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Childrens Museum Of Natural History

  • Utica, NY
  • Tax-exempt since May 1967
  • EIN: 16-0918936

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Children's Museums (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$934k (2023)

Expenses
$464k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.65M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$985k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$934,042
Expenses
$463,751
Net Income
$470,291
Net Assets
$662,410
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $776,919
83.2%
Program Services $51,098
5.5%
Investment Income $367
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $105,658
11.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,412
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,647,786
Total Liabilities $985,376
Net Assets $662,410
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Adam Pawlick (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Helmer (Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Laino (Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lambe (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Israel Acosta (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Green (Member) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Fraser Mcgrogan (President) $0 $0 $0
Lorie Haddad (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$134,325
Expenses
$112,702
Net Income
$21,623
Net Assets
$192,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,253
83.6%
Program Services $21,900
16.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $172
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $419,939
Total Liabilities $227,820
Net Assets $192,119
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Adam Pawlick (Member) $0 $0
Ryan Helmer (Member) $0 $0
Cynthia Laino (Member) $0 $0
Chris Lambe (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deborah Palmer (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Helen Schwartz (Chair) $0 $0
Meghan Fraser Mcgrogan (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$145,889
Expenses
$68,705
Net Income
$77,184
Net Assets
$170,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,703
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $186
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $403,468
Total Liabilities $232,972
Net Assets $170,496
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Adam Pawlick (Member) $0 $0
Ryan Helmer (Member) $0 $0
Cynthia Laino (Member) $0 $0
Chris Lambe (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deborah Palmer (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Helen Schwartz (Chair) $0 $0
Meghan Fraser Mcgrogan (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$38,672
Expenses
$174,597
Net Income
-$135,925
Net Assets
$93,312
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,269
29.1%
Program Services $27,389
70.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $307,049
Total Liabilities $213,737
Net Assets $93,312
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Adam Pawlick (Member) $0 $0
Ryan Helmer (Member) $0 $0
Cynthia Laino (Member) $0 $0
Chris Lambe (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deborah Palmer (Vice President) $0 $0
Helen Schwartz (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$117,078
Expenses
$173,320
Net Income
-$56,242
Net Assets
$229,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,872
32.3%
Program Services $72,930
62.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $52
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $362,829
Total Liabilities $133,592
Net Assets $229,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jonathan Bentley (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Courtney Lynn Gouger (Member) $0 $0
Richard Karam (Member) $0 $0
Stuart Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deborah Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Jan Mercurio Rumbutis (Member) $0 $0
Helen Schwartz (Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$176,539
Expenses
$159,388
Net Income
$17,151
Net Assets
$264,978
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,465
52.4%
Program Services $84,005
47.6%
Investment Income $69
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,238
Total Liabilities $125,260
Net Assets $264,978
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jonathan Bentley (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Courtney Lynn Gouger (Member) $0 $0
Richard Karam (Member) $0 $0
Stuart Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deborah Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Jan Mercurio Rumbutis (Member) $0 $0
Helen Schwartz (Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,684
Expenses
$193,201
Net Income
-$21,517
Net Assets
$274,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,446
53.8%
Program Services $79,198
46.1%
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,646
12.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $389,105
Total Liabilities $115,019
Net Assets $274,086
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Alsante (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Bentley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Lynn Gouger (Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Karam (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Miller (Member) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pelli (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jan Mercurio Rumbutis (Member) $0 $0 $0
Helen Schwartz (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
William Sheerin (Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Williamson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$145,821
Expenses
$148,617
Net Income
-$2,796
Net Assets
$288,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,751
56.1%
Program Services $56,753
38.9%
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,812
Total Liabilities $121,870
Net Assets $288,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Larry Aaronson (Director) $0 $0
Gerald R Alsante (Director) $0 $0
Norris Ellinwood (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Richard D Karam (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deborah Neil Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Jan Mercurio Rumbutis (Director) $0 $0
Helen S Schwartz Ph D (Chairperson) $0 $0
Mark R Williamson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 11, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$14,624
Expenses
$44,147
Net Income
-$29,523
Net Assets
$328,546
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,963
54.5%
Program Services $5,966
40.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $175
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,364
Total Liabilities $69,818
Net Assets $328,546

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,130
Expenses
$93,290
Net Income
-$30,160
Net Assets
$358,069
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,924
37.9%
Program Services $24,355
38.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,960
17.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,206
1.9%
Other Revenue $1,685
2.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $415,339
Total Liabilities $57,270
Net Assets $358,069

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,625
Expenses
$82,585
Net Income
$2,040
Net Assets
$381,584
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,686
18.5%
Program Services $36,103
42.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,656
36.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $451
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $435,964
Total Liabilities $54,380
Net Assets $381,584

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$88,011
Expenses
$91,994
Net Income
-$3,983
Net Assets
$379,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,652
39.4%
Program Services $40,278
45.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,684
12.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $315
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $440,508
Total Liabilities $60,964
Net Assets $379,544

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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