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EIN 91-1405065

Hands on Childrens Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
106
City
Olympia
State
Washington
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
The Hands On Children’s Museum stimulates curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups.
Total revenues
$5,919,829
2023
Total expenses
$4,842,726
2023
Total assets
$5,860,606
2023
Num. employees
106
2023

Program areas at Hands on Childrens Museum

To provide a Museum where children can learn through creative play and to develop an appreciation for museums at an early age.

Who funds Hands on Childrens Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Stars Foundation of Thurston CountyPaddle Raise To Support Creation of A Treehouse Exhibit.$44,600
Grays Harbor Community FoundationTo Support the Program.$25,000
The Community Foundation of South Puget SoundOperating$18,011
...and 7 more grants received

Financials for Hands on Childrens Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,664,711
Program services$2,777,049
Investment income and dividends$45,069
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$277,047
Miscellaneous revenues$155,953
Total revenues$5,919,829
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Grays Harbor Community Foundation
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,600 from ArtsFund
August 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
414 Jefferson St Ne
Olympia, WA 98501
Metro area
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
County
Thurston County, WA
Website URL
hocm.org/ 
Phone
(360) 956-0818
IRS details
EIN
91-1405065
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
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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