EIN 62-1509462

Creative Discovery Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Creative Discovery Museum is a children's museum located in Chattanooga, TN. The Museum's mission is to inspire all children to explore, innovate, create and play. The Museum achieves its mission first through its permanent exhibition program focusing on arts, sciences, early childhood, health and the environment and through traveling exhibits that complement and supplement the education content of its core exhibits. In 2019, the Museum served nearly 300,000 people. Of this total, 249,000 visitors enjoyed the exhibits and participated in the Museum's many educational programs.
Total revenues
$5,289,033
2023
Total expenses
$5,887,534
2023
Total assets
$25,077,546
2023
Num. employees
114
2023

Program areas at Creative Discovery Museum

The Creative Discovery Museum uses proven, evidence-based principles to engage the senses, inspire exploration and ignite childrens passion for learning. While some guests may view a visit to the Museum as merely a fun outing, research has long proven that play is the work of childhood. Through play children gain mental, physical and social skills necessary to succeed in their adult lives. In 2023 the Museum served over 322,000 individuals through Museum visits, educational programs, free and reduced-price admissions and much more
The Museum is committed to being as accessible as possible to families. Each year cdm provides more than 50,000 free or discounted admissions. The Museum is free to the public on the 2nd thursday evening of each month. Every year more than 15,000 visitors take advantage of the museums for all program which allows anyone with an ebt or food stamp card to be admitted for 3. Cdm also provides free admission for a range of social service organizations such as big brothers, big sisters. A current strategic goal is to welcome children of all backgrounds and cultures to the Museum and increase their global awareness and cultural literacy through exhibits and programs. Cdm published social stories, made sensory accomodating materials available to guests, and provided programs such as free sensory friendly nights. The Museum also hosted club Discovery, an inclusive after-school program designed to provide a framework to explore the world in a safe environment for children with and without special needs, and friends Discovery camp, a summer camp similar to club Discovery.
The Museum achieves its mission first through its permanent exhibition program focusing on arts, sciences, early childhood, health and the environment and through traveling exhibits that complement and supplement the education content of its core exhibits. Cdm traditionally offers a wide array of education programs within the Museum that complement and enhance the exhibits including science theater demonstrations, infant and toddler development classes, home school workshops, summer camps, a teen volunteer program, inclusive activities for children with special needs, art performances and demonstrations, special event days and walk-in activities. Additionally, cdm supports the local schools with a variety of education programs including school tours at the Museum, school outreach lessons, and family nights as well as professional development workshops for teachers. Annually, the Museum serves approximately 40,000 students per

Who funds Creative Discovery Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Care Foundation of America Two Brentwood CommonsTo Further Exempt Purpose$375,000
ArtsBuildGeneral Operating Support$86,000
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga (CFGC)Capital Campaign Pledge Fulfillment$75,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $1,049,299

Personnel at Creative Discovery Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Tim SearsPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Gordon A StalansChief Financial Officer
Shannon JohnsonVice President of Operations
Claire StockmanVice President of Education
Mackenzie SteeleDirector of Marketing and Communications
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Creative Discovery Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,957,084
Program services$3,167,278
Investment income and dividends$33,687
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$14,287
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-23,379
Net income from fundraising events$140,076
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,289,033

Form 990s for Creative Discovery Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-09-14990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-06-15990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $86,000 from ArtsBuild
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $375,000 from Care Foundation of America Two Brentwood Commons
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
321 Chestnut St PO Box 6339
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA
County
Hamilton County, TN
Website URL
cdmfun.org/ 
Phone
(423) 785-2054
Facebook page
creativediscovery 
Twitter profile
@cdmfun 
IRS details
EIN
62-1509462
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
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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