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Chicago Childrens Museum

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % SUSIE PARK
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-3162484

About

Chicago childrens museum is a place where families and caregivers with infants and children are encouraged to create, explore, and discover together through play. The museum features three vibrant floors of exhibits and activities that provide sensory experiences and engaging educational content focusing on literacy, science, MATH, visual and performing arts, and health.

In care of Susie Park

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
124
Volunteers
1

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$10.0M
Expenses
$8.8M
Assets
$17.8M
Liabilities
$6.6M

Financial history

$10.0M$5.0M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $10.0M · Avg: $7.9M
CHICAGO CHILDRENS MUSEUM
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Address

700 E Grand AVE STE 127
Chicago, IL, 60611-358

Governance

Voting board members34
Independent members34
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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