Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, registered in 1987, with $1,989,551 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
502 Se Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130 EIN 62-1273308 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▼ 15.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$5.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · -14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County: 29 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 502 Se Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
- City
- Murfreesboro
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $384KNet assets $5.5M
Operating margin
-14.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$384K
Net assets
$5.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,989,551▼15.2% | $2,267,977▲4.5% | $5,459,516▼4.3% | $5,843,240▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,346,724▲33.7% | $2,169,793▲29.1% | $5,704,817▲4.4% | $6,125,741▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,755,308▼22.1% | $1,681,130▲39.3% | $5,464,878▼0.3% | $5,791,195▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,253,346▲88.5% | $1,207,170▼5.1% | $5,481,002▲25.4% | $5,763,596▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,195,218▼17.8% | $1,272,577▼14.3% | $4,370,695▼0.3% | $4,763,220▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,453,584▲5.4% | $1,484,909▲4.1% | $4,382,923▼0.5% | $4,526,166▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,379,035▲2.4% | $1,427,066▲8.2% | $4,404,377▼1.8% | $4,448,631▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,346,385▲8.1% | $1,319,511▲8.1% | $4,483,034▲2.3% | $4,537,931▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,245,305▲30.9% | $1,220,276▲9.5% | $4,383,784▲0.6% | $4,421,752▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $951,134▲1.4% | $1,114,850▲4.3% | $4,359,086▼3.9% | $4,387,940▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $937,661▼10.6% | $1,068,482▲1.2% | $4,538,306▼2.3% | $4,578,074▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,048,254 | $1,055,373▲0.8% | $4,646,124▲1.5% | $4,694,782▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,047,044 | $4,576,841 | $4,620,930 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $436K total
45 grants to Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County totaling $436K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Donation | 2024 | $28,124 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For unrestricted use | 2022 | $32,650 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $9,600 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2021 | $28,700 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Arts & culture | 2021 | $12,250 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $28,600 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating - 438682 | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating - 438682 | 2020 | $15,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide a 4-month artist-in-residence program for a tennessee artist and corresponding public programming for discovery center visitors. | 2020 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $1,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $600 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For unrestricted use | 2020 | $500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1273308, based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County's EIN?
- Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1273308.
- How much revenue does Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County report?
- Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County reported $1,989,551 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Childrens Museum Corporation of Rutherford County (EIN 62-1273308) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.