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Akron Childrens Museum

Akron Childrens Museum

Akron, OH 44308
Tax ID46-3118462

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About this organization

Revenue

$529,250

Expenses

$427,308

Website

akronkids.org

Mission

AKRON CHILDRENS MUSEUM WAS CONCEIVED BY A GROUP OF AKRON NATIVES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WITH THE COLLECTIVE VISION TO CREATE A KID-FOCUSED, FAMILY PLAY SPACE WHERE YOUNG MINDS COULD CREATE, LEARN, AND HAVE FUN THROUGH INSPIRED, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. AFTER EXTENSIVE MARKET RESEARCH, FUNDRAISING, AND A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL 10-WEEK PILOT PROJECT, ACM OPENED PERMANENTLY ON NOVEMBER 25, 2016. THE MUSEUM PRESENTS EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING THAT INSPIRES EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY AND PROBLEM SOLVING WHILE CONNECTING FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, THE MUSEUM CREATES EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS THAT MAKE OUR COUNTY AND REGION A VIBRANT PLACE TO LIVE AND VISIT. ACM IS THANKFUL FOR OUR CHAMPIONS WHO SUPPORTED OUR VISION TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF CREATIVITY AND INFORMAL PLAY.

About

THE AKRON CHILDRENS MUSEUM CELEBRATED ITS SECOND ANNIVERSARY IN 2018, SURPASSING 124,400 MUSEUM VISITORS AND OVER 2,000 FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS. THE MUSEUM PRESENTS EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING THAT INSPIRES EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY AND PROBLEM SOLVING WHILE CONNECTING FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ADDED NEW EXHIBITS, THE AKRON EXPRESS, A BARN IN THE FARM AREA, AND UPGRADED BABY ZONE. WE GREW PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAMMING BASED ON OUR FOUR EDUCATIONAL PILLARS: STEM, HEALTH & WELLNESS, CIVIC & COMMUNITY, AND ARTS & CULTURE. IN 2018 WE HOSTED OUR SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT; GROWN-UP PLAYDATE WHICH RAISED 42,000 THESE FUNDS ALLOWED US TO UPDATE EXHIBITS AND CREATE NEW EXPERIENCES FOR OUR VISITORS. THE MUSEUM HAS NOW SEEN OVER 160,000 VISITORS AND CONTINUES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE VIBRANCY IN DOWNTOWN AKRON.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Akron childrens museum mission is to be a gathering place for children and families, where play inspires exploration, discovery, and problem solving.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Akron childrens museum was conceived by a group of akron natives and young professionals with the collective vision to create a kid-focused, family play space where young minds could create, learn, and have fun through inspired, educational activities. after extensive market research, fundraising, and a highly successful 10-week pilot project, acm opened permanently on november 25, 2016. the museum presents exhibits and programming that inspires exploration, discovery and problem solving while connecting families, individuals, and organizations in our community. affordable and accessible to all, the museum creates experiences and events that make our county and region a vibrant place to live and visit. acm is thankful for our champions who supported our vision to provide educational experiences that promote lifelong learning through the power of creativity and informal play.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as OH, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 216 S MAIN STREET, AKRON, OH, 44308.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 27 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $101,942.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2013.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $296,883 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $20,140 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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