Nonprofit · EIN 84-0658142
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,509,117 | $10,858,631 | $1,650,486 | $30,315,930 | $2,121,611 | $28,194,319 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,258,355 | $10,428,551 | -$1,170,196 | $28,518,823 | $2,263,702 | $26,255,121 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,680,088 | $9,234,319 | $2,445,769 | $29,392,797 | $2,186,293 | $27,206,504 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,986,483
- of which government grants
- $1,937,013
- Program service revenue
- $5,503,204
- Investment income
- $404,893
- Net rental income
- $80,991
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $110,979
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $493,609
- Other revenue
- $614,537
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $725,745
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,483,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,174,253
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,133,557
- Depreciation
- $1,208,943
- Program services (functional)
- $8,335,535
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,874,013
- Fundraising (functional)
- $649,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,518,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,315,930
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,121,611
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,194,319
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,462,854
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,690,035
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,160,828
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,033,491
- Gross unrelated business income
- $80,991
- Gross receipts
- $13,392,927
- Employees
- 155
- Volunteers
- 308
- Year formed
- 1973
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL YANKOVICH | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $303,864 | $24,994 |
| GRETCHEN KERR | COO Officer | 40 | $229,218 | $24,994 |
| AMY HARMAN | VP DEV. & CO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,832 | $24,994 |
| ANDREW PASINI | DIR. OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,679 | $8,736 |
| NICK BRUNNER | DOF, THRU 9/ Officer | 40 | $129,071 | $5,217 |
| FRANCISCO OCAMPO | DIR OF FAC & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,260 | $6,578 |
| JON HANDWORK | SR DIR. GUES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,890 | $8,693 |
| KIMBER KUHL | DIR. OF MKT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,387 | $8,696 |
| MICHAEL BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN BEISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY EPPS | BD MEMBER TH Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GREER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH HOCHSTADT | BD MEMBER AS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELSA HOLGUIN | BD MEMBER AS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFFIE JENNINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LANDRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE LEDOUX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FAYOKE LONGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY POTTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX ROTHING | BD MEMBER AS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN SCREMIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WHILLOCK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA WYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL YANKOVICH | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $300,534 | $24,305 |
| GRETCHEN KERR | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $219,804 | $24,305 |
| AMY HARMAN | VP DEV. & CO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,047 | $24,305 |
| NICK BRUNNER | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $141,775 | $8,756 |
| ANDREW PASINI | DIR. OF HUMA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,442 | $8,869 |
| JON HANDWORK | SR DIR. GUES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,197 | $8,734 |
| FRANCISCO OCAMPO | DIR OF FAC & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,076 | $6,846 |
| LISA WYNN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GREER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SCREMIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY EPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLENE LEDOUX AS OF 12024 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WHILLOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYOKE LONGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LANDRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY POTTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IFFIE JENNINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BAKER AS OF 12024 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN BEISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL YANKOVICH | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $287,701 | $22,106 |
| GRETCHEN KERR | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $190,865 | $22,106 |
| NICK BRUNNER | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $110,053 | $6,011 |
| LISA WYNN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG HODGES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CALDERONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN BEISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY POTTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BLACK LIVINGSTON THRU 1222 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STELLA PETERSON THRU 1222 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY WAGNER THRU 1222 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE WENG THRU 1222 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYOKE LONGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VATSALA KAPUR PATHY THRU 1222 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY EPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LANDRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA PESANTEZ THRU 922 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GREER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WHILLOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IFFIE JENNINGS AS OF 12023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SCREMIN AS OF 12023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRIS AS OF 12023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2121 CHILDRENS MUSEUM DR, DENVER, CO 80211-5221
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL YANKOVICH, 2121 CHILDRENS MUSEUM DRIVE, DENVER, CO 80211
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL YANKOVICH, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (303) 433-7444
- Website
- WWW.MYCHILDSMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KUNDINGER CORDER & MONTOYA PC
Mission
TO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES THAT CHAMPION THE WONDER AND JOY OF CHILDHOOD.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM PROVIDES RICH PLAY EXPERIENCES AND A DYNAMIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH MORE THAN 20 INNOVATIVE EXHIBITS, EVER-CHANGING DAILY PROGRAMS AND EXCITING YEAR-ROUND SPECIAL EVENTS. MUSEUM STAFF ALSO TAKE EXPERIENCES INTO CLASSROOMS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMMING AND REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS. THESE EXPERIENCES AND PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP SKILLS CHILDREN NEED IN THE 21ST CENTURY, SUCH AS CRITICAL THINKING AND COLLABORATION. ALL SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAMMING ALIGNS WITH COLORADO ACADEMIC STANDARDS, AND MUSEUM OFFERINGS ARE GUIDED BY THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATION FRAMEWORK, HEAD START'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING FRAMEWORK, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE. AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS, THE MUSEUM STAYS CURRENT ON BEST PRACTICES TO OFFER ITS GUESTS EXCEPTIONAL INFORMAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES. EXAMPLES OF MUSEUM PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS INCLUDE: 1) THE CENTER FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, THE REGION'S ONLY DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE PLAY ENVIRONMENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE THREE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS; 2) WATER, A LIVELY, STEM-RICH EXHIBIT THAT INVITES CHILDREN TO EXPERIMENT WITH WATER AND EXPLORE ITS PROPERTIES; 3) THE ART STUDIO, A NEW AREA DEDICATED TO CREATIVE WORKS USING PAINT, CLAY, FOUND MATERIALS AND OTHER MEDIA AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO WORK ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S NEW ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM; 4) OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WHICH ENHANCE CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN AREA CLASSROOMS; AND 5) SCHOOL GROUP FIELD TRIPS, WHICH ALLOW STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM ON THEIR OWN AND PARTICIPATE IN ON-SITE FACILITATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $7,859,917 · revenue $5,422,771
- THE EXHIBITS DESIGN TEAM AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS SPECIALIZES IN HELPING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARTICULATE AND CRAFT WORLD-CLASS INTERACTIVE AND INFORMAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES. WE PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE ON THE MANY DECISIONS INVOLVED WITH DESIGNING, FABRICATING, INSTALLING, AND MAINTAINING NEW MUSEUM EXHIBITS.Expenses $475,618 · revenue $611,698
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0658142
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,315,930
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,392,927
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,509,117 | $10,858,631 | $30,315,930 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,258,355 | $10,428,551 | $28,518,823 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,680,088 | $9,234,319 | $29,392,797 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,418,960 | $6,895,824 | $26,983,569 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 84-0658142).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC is 84-0658142.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL YANKOVICH.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $303,864 (MICHAEL YANKOVICH, PRESIDENT AN).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,509,117, expenses of $10,858,631 and total assets of $30,315,930 at year end.
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