Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, registered in 2004, with $626,321 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
75 W Scott St, Fond Du Lac, WI, 54935 EIN 56-2471187 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$626K
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$651K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
B
—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 of Fond Du Lac Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -4% 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 of Fond Du Lac Inc: 27 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 of Fond Du Lac Inc— 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 of Fond Du Lac Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 75 W Scott St, Fond Du Lac, WI, 54935
- City
- Fond Du Lac
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $902K (FY2013) to $626K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $335KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-3.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$335K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $626,321▲6.8% | $650,597▲13.0% | $1,441,496▲0.4% | $1,776,690▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $586,638▲0.4% | $575,523▼12.5% | $1,436,120▲9.3% | $1,793,837▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $584,136▼69.7% | $657,851▲15.8% | $1,313,390▼10.0% | $1,669,550▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,925,766▲243% | $567,923▲2.5% | $1,458,621▲1344% | $1,824,668▲161% | 990 |
| 2020 | $561,412▲18.6% | $554,252▼8.5% | $101,044▲4.5% | $698,118▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $473,518▲16.6% | $605,648▲2.3% | $96,709▼56.8% | $728,367▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $405,942▼8.7% | $592,139▲1.0% | $223,785▼46.0% | $892,477▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $444,694▲15.6% | $586,066▼1.6% | $414,315▼24.3% | $1,081,099▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $384,805▲32.5% | $595,605▲2.6% | $547,255▼27.5% | $1,227,737▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $290,494▼26.3% | $580,503▲1.3% | $754,340▼27.8% | $1,428,340▼18.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $394,203▼56.3% | $572,824▲8.2% | $1,044,695▼1.2% | $1,748,072▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $901,945 | $529,335▲58.1% | $1,057,690▲59.1% | $1,785,391▲166% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $334,826▲52.2% | $664,787▲279% | $669,994▲274% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $220,052 | $175,298 | $179,201 | 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 · $204K total
10 grants to Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc totaling $204K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnesian Healthcare Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Dual membership partnership with above and beyond museum | 2023 | $81,000 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Dual membership program | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | To support the family comeback program | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Inc | General support | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Inc | General support | 2019 | $11,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2471187, based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc's EIN?
- Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2471187.
- How much revenue does Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc report?
- Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc reported $626,321 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Childrens Museum of Fond Du Lac Inc (EIN 56-2471187) 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.