EIN 35-2340348

Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Ludington
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To create an environment that encourages and inspires children and families to explore their world, offering hands-on discovery while stimulating creativity, curiousity, the love of learning, cultural awareness, and positive interactions within and among families. Exhibits educate children about life in different environments interactive exhibits This include living on a farm and planting gardens and understanding the impact of activities. Provide creative childrens environments.
Total revenues
$284,663
2022
Total expenses
$269,103
2022
Total assets
$819,497
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum

Exhibits educate children about life in different environments with interactive activities. This includes living on a farm, planting gardens and understanding the impact of the activities. Field trips are offered throughout the season to groups of children locally and for surrounding communities.

Who funds Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Delta FoundationGeneral$18,600
Community Foundation for Muskegon CountyDesign and Build 3d; Noise Cancelling Headphones for Our Autistic Visitors; Repair for the Historic Exterior Sign$5,499
Horace C Cabe FoundationGeneral$5,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Kristin KorendykeBoard Member$59,423
Conny BaxPast Treasurer$0
Melissa Stow-LloydVice President$0
Laura PainePast Treasurer$0

Financials for Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$114,293
Program services$161,220
Investment income and dividends$5,639
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$3,511
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$284,663

Form 990s for Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Virginia Discovery MuseumCharlottesville, VA$919,579
Maine Discovery MuseumBangor, ME$727,580
Children's Museum of Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI$584,136
Children's Museum of La CrosseLa Crosse, WI$725,074
Hands-On-House MuseumLancaster, PA$621,080
North Lakeland Discovery CenterManitowish, WI$1,061,982
Mount Pleasant Discovery MuseumMount Pleasant, MI$484,044
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry (CML)Charleston, SC$390,660
Leonardos Childrens MuseumEnid, OK$824,375
Children's Museum of BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX$1,377,664
Data update history
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $18,600 from Delta Foundation
December 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
129 E Ludington Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
County
Mason County, MI
Website URL
sandcastleschildrensmuseum.com/contact 
IRS details
EIN
35-2340348
Fiscal year end
December
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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