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Bayou Country Childrens Museum

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
$1.19M (2022)

Expenses
$1.38M (2022)

Total Assets
$2.85M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$1.29M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,185,319
Expenses
$1,376,751
Net Income
-$191,432
Net Assets
$1,565,029
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $404,672
34.1%
Program Services $86,102
7.3%
Investment Income $336
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,500
0.2%
Net Fundraising $35,728
3.0%
Sales of Assets -$2,563
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $658,544
55.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,703
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $400
0.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $70,581
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,853,078
Total Liabilities $1,288,049
Net Assets $1,565,029
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arianna Mace (Executive Director (Jan Aug 2022)) $44,471 $0 $0
Rebekah Quinn (Interim Executive Director) $43,231 $0 $0
Michelle Dugas (President) $0 $0 $0
Donovan Fremin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Thibodaux (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Webre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lori Trotti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Bourgeois (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tara Sutton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Brunet (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,071,915
Expenses
$761,773
Net Income
$310,142
Net Assets
$1,730,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $865,857
80.8%
Program Services $169,000
15.8%
Investment Income $184
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $289
0.0%
Net Fundraising $36,585
3.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,500
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,496
17.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,094,009
Total Liabilities $1,363,086
Net Assets $1,730,923
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arianna Mace (Executive Director) $62,500 $0 $0
Paul Ledet (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Dugas (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Thibodaux (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Heather Howard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lori Trotti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Webre (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karla Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Bergeron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Brunet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Kunan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donovan Freeman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Birdsall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Rini (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$410,137
Expenses
$652,509
Net Income
-$242,372
Net Assets
$1,420,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $296,388
72.3%
Program Services $121,975
29.7%
Investment Income $98
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,500
0.9%
Net Fundraising -$12,254
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $430
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $144,554
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,873,452
Total Liabilities $1,452,671
Net Assets $1,420,781
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arianna Mace (Executive Director) $50,000 $0 $0
Christopher Gergeni (Former Executive Director) $5,925 $0 $0
Paul Ledet (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Dugas (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lori Trotti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Emily Rini (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kassie Barrancato (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karla Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Klibert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Rodrigue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Bergeron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Braud (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$626,518
Expenses
$837,487
Net Income
-$210,969
Net Assets
$1,671,454
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,798
31.4%
Program Services $335,677
53.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $94,043
15.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,271
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $215,850
25.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,088,139
Total Liabilities $1,416,685
Net Assets $1,671,454
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Berry (President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Rodrigue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karla Beck (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Kassie Barrancotto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lena Clements (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lori Trotti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ledet (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Braud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Rini (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Bergeron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Klibert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Dugas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Riddle (Business Manager) $0 $0 $0
Chris Gergeni (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$593,286
Expenses
$765,679
Net Income
-$172,393
Net Assets
$1,882,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,593
42.6%
Program Services $252,500
42.6%
Investment Income $897
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $87,296
14.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $215,047
28.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,368,177
Total Liabilities $1,486,174
Net Assets $1,882,003
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Gergeni (Executive Director) $70,000 $0 $0
Debra Riddle (Business Manager) $40,000 $0 $0
Bryce Ledet (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shelba Harlan (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Berry (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Bordelon (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Rodrigue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joni Tuck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Hildenbrand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karla Beck (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Kassie Barrancotto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lena Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Trotti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Malik Hossel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Minter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ledet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timothy Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$584,833
Expenses
$761,347
Net Income
-$176,514
Net Assets
$2,045,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,642
51.7%
Program Services $214,384
36.7%
Investment Income $1,961
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $65,628
11.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $218
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,540
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $197,292
25.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,594,744
Total Liabilities $1,548,790
Net Assets $2,045,954
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryce Ledet (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shelba Harlan (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Berry (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Bordelon (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Rodrigue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joni Tuck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Hildenbrand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karla Beck (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Kassie Barrancotto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lena Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Trotti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Malik Hossel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Minter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ledet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timothy Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Riddle (Business Manager) $0 $0 $0
Chris Gergeni (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$507,218
Expenses
$794,439
Net Income
-$287,221
Net Assets
$2,235,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,412
38.7%
Program Services $244,928
48.3%
Investment Income $1,637
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $64,115
12.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $126
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,143
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $220,653
27.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,853,544
Total Liabilities $1,617,876
Net Assets $2,235,668
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christy Naquin (Executive Director) $61,143 $0 $0
Debra Riddle (Business Manager) $42,000 $0 $0
Bryce Ledet (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shelba Harlan (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Berry (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Bordelon (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Rodrigue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joni Tuck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Hildenbrand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karla Beck (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Kassie Barrancotto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lena Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Trotti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Malik Hossel (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Minter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ledet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timothy Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Gergeni (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$576,156
Expenses
$844,850
Net Income
-$268,694
Net Assets
$2,522,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,503
44.2%
Program Services $252,357
43.8%
Investment Income $1,687
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $67,609
11.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,923
27.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,183,914
Total Liabilities $1,661,025
Net Assets $2,522,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christy Naquin (Executive Director) $60,000 $0 $0
Debra Riddle (Business Manager) $40,000 $0 $0
Bryce Ledet (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Henry Peltier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucas Huddleston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Gautreaux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alison Arthurs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelba Harlan (President) $0 $0 $0
Josh Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cavell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hochstetler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Viosca (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barrett Ellender (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Berry (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Bordelon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Minter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karla Beck (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$731,036
Expenses
$830,578
Net Income
-$99,542
Net Assets
$2,791,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,319
41.4%
Program Services $329,550
45.1%
Investment Income $1,580
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $97,587
13.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $224,882
27.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,501,414
Total Liabilities $1,709,831
Net Assets $2,791,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christy Naquin (Executive Director) $60,000 $0 $0
Debra Riddle (Business Manager) $40,000 $0 $0
Bryce Ledet (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Henry Peltier (President) $0 $0 $0
Lucas Huddleston (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Gautreaux (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alison Arthurs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelba Harlan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Folse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tia Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cavell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hochstetler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Viosca (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barrett Ellender (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Berry (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$864,249
Expenses
$546,064
Net Income
$318,185
Net Assets
$2,887,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $621,330
71.9%
Program Services $128,110
14.8%
Investment Income $1,206
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $113,603
13.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,051
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,161
14.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,701,909
Total Liabilities $1,814,589
Net Assets $2,887,320
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christy Naquin (Executive Director) $60,513 $0 $0
Debra Riddle (Business Manager) $31,538 $0 $0
Bryce Ledet (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Henry Peltier (President) $0 $0 $0
Lucas Huddleston (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Gautreaux (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alison Arthurs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelba Harlan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Folse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tia Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cavell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hochstetler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Viosca (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barrett Ellender (Associate Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Berry (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,671,930
Expenses
$144,786
Net Income
$1,527,144
Net Assets
$2,567,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,530,692
91.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,782
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $139,456
8.3%
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 $62,000
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,512,926
Total Liabilities $945,289
Net Assets $2,567,637

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$549,176
Expenses
$99,625
Net Income
$449,551
Net Assets
$1,040,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $507,303
92.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,929
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,692
7.0%
Sales of Assets -$748
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $62,500
62.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,041,933
Total Liabilities $1,440
Net Assets $1,040,493

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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