Nonprofit · EIN 74-2757136
THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY
Tax-exempt · BRYAN, TX 77807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | -$30,808 | $31,376 | -$62,184 | $102,804 | $543,887 | -$441,083 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $176,028 | $362,922 | -$186,894 | $178,259 | $557,158 | -$378,899 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $331,380 | $472,415 | -$141,035 | $372,169 | $564,174 | -$192,005 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,299
- of which government grants
- $12,500
- Membership dues
- $13,699
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$50,580
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$63,201
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,527
- Other revenue
- -$7,527
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,198
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,596
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $359
- Accounting fees
- $2,450
- Program services (functional)
- $6,781
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,595
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $178,259
- Total assets, end of year
- $102,804
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $543,887
- Net assets, end of year
- -$441,083
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$441,083
- Gross receipts
- $47,971
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Kolasinski | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Baker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joaquin Cervantes | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Derek Stogner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTNEY GREEN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $35,490 |
| PATRICIA LINDBLOM | FORMER EX DIR Officer | 40 | $22,917 |
| Ashley Schieffer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Dickey | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ana Kolasinski | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Baker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joaquin Cervantes | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Derek Stogner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA LINDBLOM | FORMER EX DIR Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
| Ashley Schieffer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Dickey | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ana Kolasinski | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Baker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joaquin Cervantes | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Derek Stogner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRITTNEY GREEN | Executive Dir. Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4114 LAKE ATLAS DRIVE, BRYAN, TX 77807-2464
- In care of
- % TREASURER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Patrick Baker, 4114 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan, TX 77807
- Signed the 990
- Patrick Baker, President
- Phone
- (979) 779-5437
- Website
- www.cmbv.org
- Return prepared by
- Thompson Derrig & Craig PC
Mission
The mission of the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley is to provide a child-centered, hands-on, interactive environment for learning and discovery.
Program accomplishments
- The Museum is in the process of winding down operations.Expenses $6,781
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 74-2757136
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $102,804
- Income (IRS master file)
- $47,971
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | -$30,808 | $31,376 | $102,804 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $176,028 | $362,922 | $178,259 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $331,380 | $472,415 | $372,169 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $269,711 | $380,456 | $470,453 | 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 74-2757136).
Questions about THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY
- What is the EIN of THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY is 74-2757136.
- Is THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY 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 THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY 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 THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Patrick Baker.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of -$30,808, expenses of $31,376 and total assets of $102,804 at year end.
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