CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Silly Smart

aka CMLC | La Crosse, WI | www.funmuseum.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 39-1856383

Contributions tax deductible
as of December 2022

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of December 12, 2022

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Mission

The mission of the Children's Museum of La Crosse is to offer opportunities for the young and the young at heart to learn, connect and grow through interactive play.

Ruling year info

1996

Principal Officer

Anne Snow

Main address

207 5th Ave S

La Crosse, WI 54601 USA

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EIN

39-1856383

Subject area info

Children's museums

Sports and recreation

Youth services

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

Families

Parents

NTEE code info

Children's Museums (A52)

Youth Centers, Clubs, (includes Boys/Girls Clubs)- Multipurpose (O20)

Other Recreation, Sports, or Leisure Activities N.E.C. (N99)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Our country is experiencing a play deficit.
* The average child's free time has been reduced by 15% to 25% in the past generation.
* 25% of the average child's free time is spent in front of a television or other screen.
* Children aged 3 to 12 spend 29 hours per week in school, eight more than in 1981.
* Half of all parents from a recent poll say they end most days feeling that they spent less time than they wanted to with their children.

Children who participate in early childhood programs are less likely to need public services as adults. This leads to significant overall tax savings to taxpayers. Investments in early childhood have been shown to have a return on investment of $8 to $16 for every $1 spent.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Interactive exhibits

Three floors of hands-on exhibits for interactive play and learning

Population(s) Served

Families

Children and youth

Educational Programming

Weekly preschool programs; holiday and seasonal events; partnerships with local health care, educational and other organizations; summer day camps; scout workshops and overnights; and more

Population(s) Served

Families

Children and youth

Adult Recess

Since even adults benefit from play, we host an annual Adult Recess event in the Children's Museum.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Parents

Artist in residence

Coming in 2019, we plan to partner with local artists and art students to offer the opportunity for Museum visitors to learn about, appreciate and create art to display in the Museum or community and/or to take home.

Population(s) Served

Families

Children and youth

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

Association of Science and Technology Centers 2006

Association of Children's Museums 2018

External reviews

Photos

Videos

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Total number of visits

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Children and youth, Families

Related Program

Interactive exhibits

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Our annual visitation has grown from 40,000 per year to our all-time high of over 78,000 in 2019! Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic required the Museum to temporarily close from 3/16/20 to 6/3/2021.

Total number of free admissions

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Children and youth, Families

Related Program

Interactive exhibits

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

These numbers do not include discounted admissions or memberships

Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Total dollars received in contributions

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

2017 total is lower than other years because we also did a capital campaign this year

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Children's Museums are places where families connect in meaningful ways. The mission of the Children's Museum of La Crosse is to offer affordable opportunities for the young and young at heart to grow, connect and learn through interactive play. GOALS: (1) Complete $2 million capital campaign; (2) Complete building and exhibit improvements and additions with capital campaign support; (3) Direct annual endowment disbursement funds to support free and discounted access for economically disadvantaged families; (4) Promote the importance of play for early childhood development and adult-child relationships.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

We recently reached our $2 million capital campaign goal! Building and exhibit improvements are underway and include the addition of a one-of-a-kind climbing structure, a redesigned admissions area and more. Communication regarding the PLAY it forward capital campaign included information about the power of play. These messages will be continued and supported by positive. hands-on learning and play experiences in the Museum and in our community.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

The value and power of play are incorporated into every aspect of the Children's Museum.
The Children's Museum is a place away from work and household distractions where adults and children can share quality time and experience the luxury of becoming lost in the moment.
The Children's Museum recognizes the importance of healthy living for children and adults, as well as the value of life-long learning.
The Children's Museum is committed to supporting parents, teachers and other caring adults to nurture creativity and personal development for children. We are also always looking for ways to be the best we can be for our customers and community.
Integrity - fiscal responsibility, programming excellence, customer service, employment experience - is core to the Children's Museum's mission.
The Children's Museum strives to welcome all people and partners, to play and learn, communicate and collaborate, lead and listen, plan and provide.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2018

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

25.98

Average of 23.01 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2018

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

11.3

Average of 4.4 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2018

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

11%

Average of 13% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$223,554
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$204,465
Investments	$14,002
Special Events	$13,543
Sales	$12,175
Other	$47
Total Revenue	$467,786

Expenses
Program Services	$310,977
Administration	$3,110
Fundraising	$74,236
Total Expenses	$388,323
Net Gain/Loss	$79,463

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,595
Advertising & Promotion	$5,834
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$8,017
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$814,315
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$268,577
Investments	($11,150)
Special Events	$6,825
Sales	$21,691
Other	$120
Total Revenue	$1,100,378

Expenses
Program Services	$423,443
Administration	$2,762
Fundraising	$81,661
Total Expenses	$507,866
Net Gain/Loss	$592,512

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$10,294
Advertising & Promotion	$14,713
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,642
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$2,762
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$93,506
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$314,652
Investments	$42,698
Special Events	$4,370
Sales	$16,436
Other	$120
Total Revenue	$471,782

Expenses
Program Services	$372,067
Administration	$3,328
Fundraising	$79,856
Total Expenses	$455,251
Net Gain/Loss	$16,531

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$10,026
Advertising & Promotion	$9,993
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,686
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$3,331
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$5,191
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$112,746
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$334,053
Investments	$58,750
Special Events	$9,331
Sales	$19,133
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$534,053

Expenses
Program Services	$440,157
Administration	$6,799
Fundraising	$88,430
Total Expenses	$535,386
Net Gain/Loss	($1,333)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$9,640
Advertising & Promotion	$9,249
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,732
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$4,896
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$187,200
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$218,260
Investments	$45,847
Special Events	$4,834
Sales	$18,206
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$474,387

Expenses
Program Services	$471,732
Administration	$5,634
Fundraising	$89,653
Total Expenses	$567,019
Net Gain/Loss	($92,632)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$9,535
Advertising & Promotion	$10,998
Information Technology Expenses	$8,820
Insurance Expenses	$8,958
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$247,567
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$210,696
Investments	$83,056
Special Events	$0
Sales	$18,997
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$560,356

Expenses
Program Services	$454,981
Administration	$5,191
Fundraising	$87,835
Total Expenses	$548,007
Net Gain/Loss	$12,349

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$9,800
Advertising & Promotion	$9,566
Information Technology Expenses	$10,161
Insurance Expenses	$9,566
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$6,190
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$219,300
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$217,946
Investments	$102,999
Special Events	$0
Sales	$10,318
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$550,603

Expenses
Program Services	$490,431
Administration	$6,395
Fundraising	$97,039
Total Expenses	$593,865
Net Gain/Loss	($43,262)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$9,225
Advertising & Promotion	$11,548
Information Technology Expenses	$15,432
Insurance Expenses	$9,934
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$6,346
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$257,201
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$244,140
Investments	$66,717
Special Events	$0
Sales	$15,153
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$583,251

Expenses
Program Services	$517,503
Administration	$6,513
Fundraising	$100,529
Total Expenses	$624,545
Net Gain/Loss	($41,294)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$10,706
Advertising & Promotion	$10,537
Information Technology Expenses	$13,122
Insurance Expenses	$15,544
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$6,512
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$631,321
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$241,832
Investments	$63,245
Special Events	$910
Sales	$15,797
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$953,145

Expenses
Program Services	$524,270
Administration	$2,968
Fundraising	$143,746
Total Expenses	$670,984
Net Gain/Loss	$282,161

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,452
Advertising & Promotion	$8,591
Information Technology Expenses	$14,251
Insurance Expenses	$14,447
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$7,294
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$40,296

Revenue
Contributions	$1,882,428
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$252,789
Investments	$104,092
Special Events	$0
Sales	$17,477
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$2,256,826

Expenses
Program Services	$505,715
Administration	$3,771
Fundraising	$132,433
Total Expenses	$641,919
Net Gain/Loss	$1,614,907

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,716
Advertising & Promotion	$9,888
Information Technology Expenses	$13,102
Insurance Expenses	$14,142
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$8,020
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$14,080

Revenue
Contributions	$284,585
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$261,028
Investments	$80,933
Special Events	$0
Sales	$15,217
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$641,803

Expenses
Program Services	$565,737
Administration	$5,891
Fundraising	$108,051
Total Expenses	$679,679
Net Gain/Loss	($37,876)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,851
Advertising & Promotion	$10,783
Information Technology Expenses	$16,295
Insurance Expenses	$15,048
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$7,900
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$223,554
Cash & Equivalents	$53,472	$110,606	$57,134
Accounts Receivable	$7,830	$3,343	($4,487)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$131,722	$131,835	$113
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$7,032	$7,000	($32)
Investment, Securities	$362,181	$266,449	($95,732)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,811,090	$1,763,768	($47,322)
Other	$81,220	$101,007	$19,787
Total Assets	$2,454,547	$2,384,008	($70,539)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$26,133	$20,586	($5,547)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$275	$260	($15)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$26,408	$20,846	($5,562)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$196,936	$196,099	($837)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$46,825	$32,595	($14,230)
Total Restricted Net Assets	$243,761	$228,694	($15,067)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$2,184,378	$2,134,468	($49,910)
Net Assets	$2,428,139	$2,363,162	($64,977)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$814,315
Cash & Equivalents	$110,606	$119,507	$8,901
Accounts Receivable	$3,343	$8,396	$5,053
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$131,835	$244,365	$112,530
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$7,000	$7,729	$729
Investment, Securities	$266,449	$332,646	$66,197
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,763,768	$1,757,377	($6,391)
Other	$101,007	$626,632	$525,625
Total Assets	$2,384,008	$3,096,652	$712,644

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$20,586	$29,654	$9,068
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$260	$100	($160)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$20,846	$29,754	$8,908

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$196,099	$263,579	$67,480
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$32,595	$584,846	$552,251
Total Restricted Net Assets	$228,694	$848,425	$619,731
Unrestricted Net Assets	$2,134,468	$2,218,473	$84,005
Net Assets	$2,363,162	$3,066,898	$703,736

Assets	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$93,506
Cash & Equivalents	$119,507	$92,355	($27,152)
Accounts Receivable	$8,396	$5,486	($2,910)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$244,365	$185,304	($59,061)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$7,729	$7,431	($298)
Investment, Securities	$332,646	$469,919	$137,273
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,757,377	$1,799,208	$41,831
Other	$626,632	$656,834	$30,202
Total Assets	$3,096,652	$3,216,537	$119,885

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$29,654	$24,815	($4,839)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$100	$5,361	$5,261
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$29,754	$30,176	$422

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$263,579	$187,209	($76,370)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$584,846	$644,042	$59,196
Total Restricted Net Assets	$848,425	$831,251	($17,174)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$2,218,473	$2,355,110	$136,637
Net Assets	$3,066,898	$3,186,361	$119,463

Assets	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Contributions	$112,746
Cash & Equivalents	$92,355	$94,313	$1,958
Accounts Receivable	$5,486	$5,335	($151)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$185,304	$67,422	($117,882)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$7,431	$13,499	$6,068
Investment, Securities	$469,919	$606,232	$136,313
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,799,207	$1,696,978	($102,229)
Other	$656,834	$646,744	($10,090)
Total Assets	$3,216,536	$3,130,523	($86,013)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$24,814	$24,350	($464)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$5,361	$4,484	($877)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$30,175	$28,834	($1,341)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$187,209	$106,234	($80,975)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$644,042	$600,967	($43,075)
Total Restricted Net Assets	$831,251	$707,201	($124,050)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$2,355,110	$2,394,488	$39,378
Net Assets	$3,186,361	$3,101,689	($84,672)

Assets	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Contributions	$187,200
Cash & Equivalents	$94,313	$59,705	($34,608)
Accounts Receivable	$5,335	$3,827	($1,508)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$67,422	$31,553	($35,869)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$13,499	$13,271	($228)
Investment, Securities	$606,232	$715,529	$109,297
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,696,978	$1,663,696	($33,282)
Other	$646,744	$678,466	$31,722
Total Assets	$3,130,523	$3,166,047	$35,524

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Accounts Payable	$24,350	$26,418	$2,068
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$4,484	$4,030	($454)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$28,834	$30,448	$1,614

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$106,234	$31,553	($74,681)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$600,967	$664,536	$63,569
Total Restricted Net Assets	$707,201	$696,089	($11,112)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$2,394,488	$2,439,510	$45,022
Net Assets	$3,101,689	$3,135,599	$33,910

Assets	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Contributions	$247,567
Cash & Equivalents	$59,705	$93,409	$33,704
Accounts Receivable	$3,827	$2,244	($1,583)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$31,553	$2,427	($29,126)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$13,271	$12,269	($1,002)
Investment, Securities	$715,529	$804,270	$88,741
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,663,696	$1,641,367	($22,329)
Other	$678,466	$843,324	$164,858
Total Assets	$3,166,047	$3,399,310	$233,263

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Accounts Payable	$26,418	$47,159	$20,741
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$4,030	$4,138	$108
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$30,448	$51,297	$20,849

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$8,697	$3,513	$40,522	$498,181	$375,919
As % of expenses	1.8%	0.7%	7.1%	90.0%	65.9%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$91,284	-$95,847	-$57,962	$409,553	$266,984
As % of expenses	-15.4%	-15.3%	-8.6%	63.8%	39.3%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$550,603	$583,251	$953,145	$2,256,826	$641,803
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-1.7%	5.9%	63.4%	136.8%	-71.6%
Program services revenue	39.6%	41.9%	25.4%	11.2%	40.7%
Membership dues	19.0%	19.3%	13.0%	5.9%	20.6%
Investment income	12.1%	10.5%	7.3%	3.3%	13.0%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	20.9%	24.8%	53.2%	77.5%	23.7%
Other revenue	8.5%	3.6%	1.1%	2.1%	1.9%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$493,884	$525,185	$572,500	$553,291	$570,744
Total expenses, % change over prior year	9.3%	6.3%	9.0%	-3.4%	3.2%
Personnel	60.0%	59.2%	57.0%	66.1%	59.5%
Professional fees	1.9%	2.0%	9.0%	4.8%	2.4%
Occupancy	11.0%	8.8%	9.3%	7.4%	8.7%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	27.1%	30.0%	24.6%	21.6%	29.4%

Full cost components (estimated)	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$593,865	$624,545	$670,984	$641,919	$679,679
One month of savings	$41,157	$43,765	$47,708	$46,108	$47,562
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$455,117	$472,704
Total full costs (estimated)	$635,022	$668,310	$718,692	$1,143,144	$1,199,945

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Months of cash	1.3	1.7	3.2	13.3	11.3
Months of cash and investments	20.9	19.0	18.7	33.9	33.8
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	21.6	19.3	18.0	19.6	16.9

Balance sheet composition	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Cash	$54,363	$72,822	$154,394	$615,202	$538,169
Investments	$807,304	$759,552	$736,777	$947,721	$1,071,142
Receivables	$3,338	$1,091	$279,127	$919,199	$394,606
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$2,969,595	$3,020,644	$3,045,041	$3,466,904	$3,847,799
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	46.8%	49.3%	52.1%	47.4%	43.1%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	1.0%	1.1%	1.0%	1.1%	1.2%
Unrestricted net assets	$2,471,318	$2,375,471	$2,317,509	$2,727,062	$2,994,046
Temporarily restricted net assets	$2,000	$650	$360,743	$1,504,776	$1,109,016
Permanently restricted net assets	$792,525	$727,280	$723,686	$904,664	$798,200
Total restricted net assets	$794,525	$727,930	$1,084,429	$2,409,440	$1,907,216
Total net assets	$3,265,843	$3,103,401	$3,401,938	$5,136,502	$4,901,262

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Key data checks	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

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Principal Officer

Anne Snow

Anne is the founder of the Children's Museum. She moved to our area in December of 1996 from New Orleans (she's a MN native.) She and her young daughters missed the New Orleans Children's Museum. Not knowing anyone, she learned what she could about Children's Museums and enthusiastically gathered support. Within two years, the Children's Museum of La Crosse had nonprofit status, an influential Board of Directors, a donated 30,000 square foot building and a $1 mil pledge toward the $2.5 capital campaign. The campaign goal was met and the Museum opened on February 28, 1999. Anne continues to enthusiastically serve as the Museum's Executive Director.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Board of directors
as of 08/31/2022

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Joe Haas

Hawkins Ash CPAs

Term: 2022 - 2022

Jackie Gerke-Edwards

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Nancy Wigdahl-Sedbrook

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Sue Dillenbeck

Joe Haas

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Shelley Shirel

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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White/Caucasian/European

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Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

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Heterosexual or Straight

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Person without a disability

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CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Silly Smart

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Liquidity in 2018 info

25.98

Months of cash in 2018 info

11.3

Fringe rate in 2018 info

11%

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Anne Snow

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Joe Haas

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