Nonprofit · EIN 84-4022113
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC
Tax-exempt · PARKERSBURG, WV 26101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $969,485 | $2,002,835 | -$1,033,350 | $12,401,468 | $193,189 | $12,208,279 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,876,995 | $2,050,066 | -$173,071 | $13,397,904 | $156,275 | $13,241,629 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,093,269 | $1,690,550 | $1,402,719 | $13,432,597 | $228,862 | $13,203,735 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $537,148
- of which government grants
- $186,925
- Program service revenue
- $369,210
- Investment income
- $24,412
- Net rental income
- -$17,837
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $44,939
- Other revenue
- $38,715
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $82,457
- Other salaries and wages
- $371,806
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $513,416
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $37,000
- Occupancy
- $62,118
- Depreciation
- $1,160,596
- Program services (functional)
- $1,746,201
- Management and general (functional)
- $220,636
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,998
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,397,904
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,401,468
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $193,189
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,208,279
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,176,540
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,388,495
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $819,784
- Gross receipts
- $1,017,097
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- WV
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 SHRIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $82,457 |
| SAMUEL B ROSS III | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| LINDSEY PIERSOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| TORI JACKSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| MELISSA ROSS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE TOWNSEND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| RYAN BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS RIGHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LEO LECH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MONICA MATHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KEITH MCCLUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ZACH STANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KAREN WALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SCOTT SEESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS RECTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY SHRIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,649 |
| SAMUEL B ROSS III | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TIM MATHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| TORI JACKSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| MELISSA ROSS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE TOWNSEND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| RYAN BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS RIGHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LEO LECH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MONICA MATHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KEITH MCCLUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ZACH STANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KAREN WALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SCOTT SEESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY SHRIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,550 |
| SAMUEL B ROSS III | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TIM MATHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| TORI JACKSON | VICE CHAIR/INTERIM PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| MELISSA ROSS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE TOWNSEND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| RYAN BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS RIGHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LEO LECH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MONICA MATHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KEITH MCCLUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ZACH STANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KAREN WALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| HEATHER MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SCOTT SEESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 711 MARKET ST, PARKERSBURG, WV 26101-4628
- In care of
- % SAMUEL B ROSS III
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SAMUEL B ROSS III, 711 MARKET STREET, PARKERSBURG, WV 26101
- Signed the 990
- SAMUEL B ROSS III, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (304) 865-5372
- Return prepared by
- SUTTLE & STALNAKER PLLC
Mission
CREATING AN ENRIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY THAT EXERCISES CURIOSITY, PROMOTES EXPLORATION, AND DEVELOPS IMAGINATION THROUGH ONE OF A KIND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Program accomplishments
- RIVER CITY NATURE IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR THEMES IN A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, WITH MANY VISITORS ENGAGED IN THE PROMISE OF A RENEWED CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD. THROUGH IMAGINATIVE PLAY AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, THE ARTS AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) ACTIVITIES,THE RIVER GALLERY INVITES VISITORS TO UNCOVER THE WILD AND WONDERFUL NATURE OF THE OHIO RIVER, ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE MANY ANIMALS AND PLANTS WHO CALL THIS AREA HOME. - CELEBRATE PARKERBURG AS A RIVER CITY AND HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OHIO RIVER IN SHAPING THE COMMUNITY. - CONNECT VISITORS TO NATURE THROUGH THE LOCAL ECOSYSTEM BY SHOWCASING FLORA, FAUNA, AND NATURAL PROCESSES SPECIFIC TO THE REGION. - INVITE VISITORS TO DISCOVER AND EXPERIMENT WITH THE POWER OF WATER THROUGH OPEN-ENDED AND REPEATABLE CAUSE-AND-EFFECT EXPERIENCES. - EVOKE A UNIQUE SENSE OF PLACE THAT ENGAGES MULTIPLE SENSES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDS, AND IMMERSIVE VISUALS AND LIGHTING. - PROVIDE AMENITIES THAT SUPPORT A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH WATER PLAY, SUCH AS SMOCKS, DRYERS, AND CHANGING AREAS. BALL FACTORY/EARLY CHILDHOOD THE FACTORY FEATURES A CENTRAL CLIMBING STRUCTURE THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN WITHA GRADUATED SERIES OF SAFE YET CHALLENGING PHYSICAL OBSTACLES THAT ENCOURAGE VISITORS OF VARYING ABILITIES. THIS STRUCTURE IS ENRICHED WITH WHIMSICAL DESIGN ELEMENTS AND SURROUNDED BY KINETIC BALL ACTIVITIES THAT DRAW INSPIRATION FROM FACTORY PROCESSES AND PARKERSBURG'S INDUSTRIAL HISTORY. TOGETHER, THE CLIMBER AND INTERSPERSED BALL-DRIVEN CONTRAPTIONS CREATE AN OPEN-ENDED AND IMAGINATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PLAY AND GROW TOGETHER. - INVITE VISITORS AND CAREGIVERS TO PLAY TOGETHER. - ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS COMMON GOALS BY EMPHASIZING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNITY. - EMPOWER VISITORS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEIR OWN ABILITIES AND TAKE RISKS THROUGH LARGE-MOTOR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES. - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL LEVELS OF PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES. - DRAW INSPIRATION FROM MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND HONOR PARKERSBURG'S HISTORY BY CONNECTING VISITORS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRY IN THE REGION - DESIGN LABIN THE DESIGN STUDIO, VISITORS EXPLORE MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING WITHA VARIETY OF MATERIALS, CREATIVE PLATFORMS AND TESTING APPARATURES. AS A HANDS-ON ENTRY POINT FOR STEAM CONCEPTS AS WELL AS EXPERIMENTATION AND DESIGN-THINKING, THE ACTIVITIES GUIDE YOUNG VISITORS THROUGH CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL PROCESSES WHILE PROVIDING AUTHENTIC ENCOUNTERS WITH MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND TECHNOLOGY. EXPERIENCES RANGE FROM OPEN-ENDED MATERIAL EXPLORATION TO CHALLENGES AND PROJECTS VISITORS CAN RETURN TO, VISIT AFTER VISIT, HELPING AUDIENCES OF ALL ABILITIES BUILD PRACTICAL SKILLS, CREATE TANGIBLE OUTCOMES, AND BEGIN TO SEE THEMSLEVES AS DESIGNERS, MAKERS, THINKERS, AND DOERS. - NURTURE DESIGN THINKING AND ENGAGE VISITORS IN EXPERIENCES THAT ELEVATE THE DESIGN PROCESS RATHER THAN FOCUS ON "RIGHT" OUTCOMES. - ENTICE CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS TO MAKE OBSERVATIONS, AS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WORLD AND SEEK ANSWERS TOGETHER. - CELEBRATE SELF-EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY BY PROVIDING OPPRTUNITIES TO EXPERIMENT WITHA VARIETY OF TOOLS, MATERIALS, AMD PLATFORMS THAT TEST AND SHOWCASE VISITOR CREATIONS. - INSPIRE VISITORS TO DREAM BIG AND IMAGINE THEMSELVES AS SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND ARTISTS OF THE FUTURE. - SERVE ALL LEARNERS WITH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO ALL GENDERS.Expenses $826,585 · revenue $337,488
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING WILL TAKE PLACE IN HANDS-ON CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH THE MAKERSPACES. PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE ITEMS THAT EXPANDS ON THE EXHIBITS DISCUSSED ABOVE. THE PROGRAMMING EXPANDS ON THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING TAKES PLACE THROUGH THE EXHIBITS. FOR INSTANCE, THE YOUTH MAY LEARN HOW TO BUILD MODEL ROCKETS THAT EXPAND ON OUR ROCKETS EXHIBIT THAT THEY CAN TAKE HOME.
- COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TWO OF THE ROOMS WITHIN THE BUILDING WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO HOST EVENTS. THIS WILL BE A SECONDARY COMPONENT OF THE FACILITY. THERE WILL ALSO BE EVENTS THAT TAKE PLACE AROUND THE EXHIBIT FLOOR SPACE. THESE WILL BE MORE FOR GATHERINGS THAT SHOWCASE THE COMMUNITY AND TARGETED AUDIENCES ABOUT WHAT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS TO OFFER. THE ROOMS DEDICATED FOR EVENTS WILL BE FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND COMMNUNITY GATHERINGS FOR THE YOUTH. THERE WILL ALSO BE A THEATER ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. THIS WILL BE USED FOR EVENTS AND THEATRICAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE YOUTH THAT WILL COMPLEMENT WITH THE PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITS FOR THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $299,231 · revenue $88,274
- Expenses $620,385
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
- 84-4022113
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,401,468
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,017,097
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $969,485 | $2,002,835 | $12,401,468 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,876,995 | $2,050,066 | $13,397,904 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,093,269 | $1,690,550 | $13,432,597 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,272,042 | $232,399 | $12,833,244 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 84-4022113).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC is 84-4022113.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV 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 THE MOV INC 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SAMUEL B ROSS III.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,457 (WENDY SHRIVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $969,485, expenses of $2,002,835 and total assets of $12,401,468 at year end.
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