Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota
Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota
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About this organization
Mission
Ignite the natural curiosity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment.
About
THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA (CMSM) SEEKS TO IGNITE THE NATURAL CURIOSITY OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY IN A DYNAMIC, AWE-INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT. CMSM STRIVES TO BE A CATALYST FOR BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY AROUND PLAY SO THAT ALL CHILDREN IN OUR REGION SHARE IN A BRIGHT FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY AND WELL-BEING. CMSM FEATURES PLACE-BASED EXHIBITS AND DYNAMIC HANDS-ON PROGRAMMING - ALL DESIGNED TO STIMULATE INQUIRY, SPARK CURIOSITY, AND REVEAL THE WONDER OF STEAM, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ARTS; WHILE ALSO CALLING ATTENTION TO THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF OUR REGION. CMSM IS TRULY UNIQUE TO OUR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGION AND IT HAS INSPIRED THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS. CMSM WELCOMES NEARLY 100,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, ENGAGING CHILDREN OF ALL AGES IN ITS INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, FACILITATED PROGRAMMING, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. CMSM IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ALL CHILDREN HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AND LEARN AT THE MUSEUM. THROUGH FREE AND REDUCED MEMBERSHIPS AND ADMISSIONS, CMSM'S GATEWAY TO PLAY ACCESS INITIATIVES HAVE BROKEN DOWN BARRIERS AND OPENED THE DOOR TO MUSEUM PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM. IN 2018, OVER 600 FREE MEMBERSHIPS, OR 27% OF ALL MEMBERSHIPS, WERE GIVEN TO FAMILIES WHO MET THE PROGRAM'S INCOME GUIDELINES; AND OVER 11,000 VISITORS, ROUGHLY 20% OF ALL MUSEUM VISITORS, REPRESENTED AN "ACCESS" AUDIENCE. CMSM ALSO SERVES AS A POPULAR FIELD TRIP DESTINATION FOR AREA SCHOOL/EARLY LEARNING GROUPS, ANNUALLY WELCOMING NEARLY 8,700 STUDENTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Ignite the natural curiousity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Ignite the natural curiousity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is MN.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 224 LAMM STREET, MANKATO, MN, 56001.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 42 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$100,944.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization pays $758,864 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $138,343 in fundraising expenses.