Nonprofit · EIN 74-2203644
DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $258,722 | $193,855 | $64,867 | $1,515,772 | $344,876 | $1,170,896 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $178,096 | $189,163 | -$11,067 | $1,478,691 | $370,767 | $1,107,924 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $187,017 | $168,318 | $18,699 | $1,531,049 | $412,058 | $1,118,991 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $162,681
- of which government grants
- $31,345
- Membership dues
- $4,825
- Program service revenue
- $30,498
- Investment income
- $9,309
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,437
- Other revenue
- $56,234
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,573
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $96,828
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $620
- Occupancy
- $19,084
- Depreciation
- $26,738
- Program services (functional)
- $76,905
- Management and general (functional)
- $116,950
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,478,691
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,515,772
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $344,876
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,170,896
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $882,994
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,170,896
- Gross receipts
- $280,899
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 23
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY LITTLEPAGE | Museum Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $65,520 |
| BARBARA PONTARELLI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN BYRD | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NANCY STEIN | 2nd Vie President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARJORIE SMELT | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANTON MAYER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELE BRUHN | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DON DILLMAN | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARCIA KNIGHT | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY LEPPERT | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NANCY MARTIN | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CARRIE STRAND | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIANA TAPAY | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN WONDOLLECK | Member At Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Littlepage | Museum Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $62,400 |
| Barb Pontarelii | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Marjorie Smelt | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Byrd | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Don Dillman | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Linda Shannon | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathy Leppert | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jacklyn Wallace | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Anton Mayer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Stein | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Martin | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Wondolleck | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Littlepage | Museum Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $58,320 |
| Barb Pontarelii | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mike Fortin | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Marjorie Smelt | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Byrd | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Don Dillman | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Linda Shannon | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathy Leppert | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jacklyn Wallace | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Anton Mayer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Stein | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Martin | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Wondolleck | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 830 KIPLING ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215-5899
- In care of
- % BARBARA PONTARELLI
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Barbara Pontarelli, 3630 Garrison Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA PONTARELLI, President
- Phone
- (303) 322-1053
- Return prepared by
- Bestway Accounting Services
Mission
To provide educational & cultural services to the greater rocky mountain region through the preservation, exhibition, collection and interpretation of the visual arts using miniatures, dolls and toys.
Program accomplishments
- Digital outreach by creating free Facebook and/or YouTube videos that are How-To instructions for simple miniature or toy craft projects.
- In-person classes taught by a variety of instructors which featured more complex miniature projects.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2203644
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,515,772
- Income (IRS master file)
- $280,899
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $258,722 | $193,855 | $1,515,772 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $178,096 | $189,163 | $1,478,691 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $187,017 | $168,318 | $1,531,049 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $204,105 | $182,882 | $1,520,100 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2203644).
Questions about DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS
- What is the EIN of DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS is 74-2203644.
- Is DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Barbara Pontarelli.
- Who are the officers and directors of DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,520 (WENDY LITTLEPAGE, Museum Director).
- How much revenue does DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES DOLLS & TOYS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $258,722, expenses of $193,855 and total assets of $1,515,772 at year end.
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