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EIN 36-3162484

Chicago Children's Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
124
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Chicago Children's Museum creates a community where play and learning connect, encouraging families and caregivers to create, explore, and discover together through play. Its three vibrant floors offer hands-on learning through various exhibitions, including guided tours for school groups and self-guided tours for drop-in visitors. Additionally, the museum provides art and learning activities for school and family groups.
Total revenues
$10,025,660
2024
Total expenses
$8,786,501
2024
Total assets
$17,756,912
2024
Num. employees
124
2024

Program areas at Chicago Children's Museum

Exhibitions/tours/workshops - there are various exhibitions for hands-on learning, including self-guided tours for school groups and facilitated programs for drop-in visitors. The workshops consist of art and learning activities for school and family groups.

Who funds Chicago Children's Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Pritzker Pucker Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$500,000
Arie and Ida Crown MemorialProgram$400,000
Robert R Mccormick FoundationPlayful Learning Landscapes$250,000
...and 39 more grants received totalling $2,526,858

Financials for Chicago Children's Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,142,123
Program services$4,051,715
Investment income and dividends$70,603
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$744,405
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$16,814
Total revenues$10,025,660
Data update history
May 29, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $26,958 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $59,885 from The Chicago Community Trust
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
700 E Grand Ave Suite 127
Chicago, IL 60611
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
chicagochildrensmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(312) 527-1000
Facebook page
ChicagoChildrensMuseum 
Twitter profile
@childrensmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
36-3162484
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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