Explore & More A Childrens Museum
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Explore & More A Childrens Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1994, with $4,647,026 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
130 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14202 EIN 16-1441078 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.6M
▲ 51.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.3M
Net assets
$12.0M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Explore & More A Childrens Museum— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating33 mo reserves · +7% 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 Explore & More A Childrens Museum: 33 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A 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 Explore & More A Childrens Museum— 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 Explore & More A Childrens Museum: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 130 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14202
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $534K (FY2013) to $4.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $12.0M
Operating margin
7.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.9M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$12.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,647,026▲51.2% | $4,309,863▲7.8% | $11,951,047▲2.9% | $13,872,238▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,074,275▲8.6% | $3,998,922▲22.7% | $11,613,884▼7.4% | $12,343,221▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,830,160▲19.8% | $3,259,164▼3.8% | $12,538,531▼3.3% | $14,033,201▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,361,705▲23.9% | $3,389,027▲0.9% | $12,967,535▼6.2% | $16,170,645▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,906,020▼76.8% | $3,359,886▲2.4% | $13,820,470▼9.5% | $19,529,614▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,229,516▲81.3% | $3,279,977▲152% | $15,274,336▲47.9% | $23,720,560▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,540,123▼22.3% | $1,301,458▲49.6% | $10,324,797▲45.7% | $15,975,085▲67.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,842,061▲344% | $870,040▼20.6% | $7,086,132▲235% | $9,558,919▲322% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,316,021▲9.5% | $1,095,605▼10.8% | $2,114,111▲11.6% | $2,262,667▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,201,455▼51.5% | $1,227,897▲1.1% | $1,893,695▼1.4% | $2,002,089▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,478,985▲365% | $1,214,868▲50.9% | $1,920,137▲193% | $1,973,609▲184% | 990 |
| 2013 | $533,595 | $805,221▲61.6% | $656,020▼31.3% | $694,639▼30.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $498,150▲42.9% | $955,007▲411% | $996,233▲330% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $348,691 | $187,034 | $231,724 | 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 · $3.0M total
31 grants to Explore & More A Childrens Museum totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $225,956 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $21,889 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $200,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,666 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; distribution; operational support | 2022 | $501,355 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $22,072 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,334 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $5,250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2021 | $125,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; encompass outreach program in library branches; general operations; free play fridays; lifelong learning and creating a "culture of sustainability" in greater buffalo | 2021 | $44,350 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; distribution; encompass outreach program to provide informal learning opportunities for children in under-served communities in erie county | 2020 | $507,100 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Explore & More A Childrens Museum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Explore & More A Childrens Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1441078, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Explore & More A Childrens Museum's EIN?
- Explore & More A Childrens Museum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1441078.
- How much revenue does Explore & More A Childrens Museum report?
- Explore & More A Childrens Museum reported $4,647,026 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Explore & More A Childrens Museum have?
- CharityIndex grades Explore & More A Childrens Museum B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Explore & More A Childrens Museum (EIN 16-1441078) 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.