EIN 58-1647538

Marbles Kids Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
144
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Marbles Kids Museum sparks imagination, discovery, and learning through play as its mission. In fy2021-2022, the museum experienced transformation and growth with visitation bouncing back from the pandemic. Marbles resumed in-person events, opened new exhibits, and re-launched important community programs.
Total revenues
$7,261,293
2023
Total expenses
$6,772,246
2023
Total assets
$31,031,572
2023
Num. employees
144
2023

Program areas at Marbles Kids Museum

In fy2022-2023 (fy23), innovation and inclusivity were at the forefront as marble opened new exhibits, expanded impactful programs, continued to build a top-notch team, and welcomed over 475,000 guests to experience the power of play. Highlights include transforming our splash exhibit in june 2023 with a brand-new 65-foot water table. The table boasts 19 special features, all inspired by the north carolina coast and designed to encourage endless fun and learning. Hands-on play in splash fosters fine motor and social skills while building stem learning, problem solving and collaboration. (continued on schedule o)in fy23, Marbles added weekly staff-led baby and toddler programs that are included with Museum admissions. At Marbles baby time meetups, guests participate in story time, sing, move and play with their little ones while enjoying conversations and making connections with other grown-ups. In Marbles early learners playtime, Kids 2 to 5 years old join other young children and their grown-ups for story time and activities to spark curiosity and encourage social connections. Early learners are engaged in art, literacy, music, sensory experiences, math, science, and imaginary play.in support of our mission to spark imagination, discovery, and learning through play, Marbles delivers powerful play experiences aligned with five core content initiatives: ready set learn, be healthy be active, create innovate, explore experiment, and connect. Content is delivered through innovative and interactive exhibits, daily educational programs, field trips, camps, special access programs and giant screen imax documentary movies. In fy23, Marbles Kids Museum served over 475,000 visitors including almost 27,200 field trip and summer group guests. Museum field trips offer open-ended Museum exploration of our educational exhibits as well as hands-on specialty programs on topics like stem, financial literacy, nutrition, and weather. Marbles also offers curriculum-aligned educational field trips that integrate award-winning imax documentaries with hands-on learning labs for students in grades 5-8, bringing content to life through hands-on activities. Camp Marbles engaged more than 2,200 Kids in fun, interactive learning and play through creating, building, and experimenting. Marbles full circle access and outreach programs provided over 67,100 free and reduced rate Museum visits in fy23 for traditionally underserved populations, ensuring all children have access to Marbles, despite financial or physical limitations. Marbles full circle access programs include Museum access for at-risk title i and preschool groups, extended hours for working families, free events for rising kindergarteners and their families and free events for children with special needs.

Who funds Marbles Kids Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Robert P Holding FoundationGeneral Support$101,887
Johnson WD and SC Family FoundationMarbles' Central Courtyard$50,000
WakeMedGeneral Support$25,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $392,803

Personnel at Marbles Kids Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Jonathan FrederickPresident and Chief Executive Officer$94,143
Hardin EngelhardtChief Learning Officer
Britt ThomasChief Activation Officer$135,845
Welch NarronVice President , Operations
April WardVice President , Finance
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for Marbles Kids Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,490,415
Program services$4,415,617
Investment income and dividends$3,538
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-4,397
Net income from fundraising events$-91,288
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$447,408
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,261,293

Form 990s for Marbles Kids Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-05-03990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from WakeMed
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $101,887 from The Robert P Holding Foundation
August 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
201 E Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Metro area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
County
Wake County, NC
Website URL
marbleskidsmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(919) 834-4040
Facebook page
marbleskidsmuseum 
Twitter profile
@marblesraleigh 
IRS details
EIN
58-1647538
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
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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