Tucson Childrens Museum Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tucson Childrens Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tucson, Arizona, registered in 1991, with $2,751,691 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 2609, Tucson, AZ, 85702 EIN 86-0676237 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8M
▼ 32.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.9M
Net assets
$3.0M
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
—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 Tucson Childrens Museum 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 rating12 mo reserves · -5% 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 Tucson Childrens Museum Inc: 12 mo reserves · -5% 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 Tucson Childrens Museum 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 Tucson Childrens Museum Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2609, Tucson, AZ, 85702
- City
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $2.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.2MNet assets $3.0M
Operating margin
-5.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.2M
Total liabilities
$3.2M
Net assets
$3.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,751,691▼32.5% | $2,891,320▲5.1% | $2,991,812▼4.5% | $6,190,730▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,079,338▲45.9% | $2,750,928▲6.8% | $3,131,441▲73.7% | $5,768,922▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,795,252▼2.4% | $2,576,507▲25.1% | $1,803,031▲13.8% | $4,440,964▲142% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,864,364▲94.3% | $2,059,734▲71.5% | $1,584,286▲103% | $1,837,223▲55.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,474,096▲14.2% | $1,201,201▼28.9% | $779,656▲53.9% | $1,183,116▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,290,718▼25.9% | $1,690,547▼5.3% | $506,761▼49.3% | $900,995▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,742,349▼5.1% | $1,785,805▲0.6% | $998,562▼4.2% | $1,077,122▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,835,190▲4.0% | $1,774,279▼3.7% | $1,042,018▲16.6% | $1,139,952▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,765,137▲22.0% | $1,842,510▲2.5% | $893,643▼8.0% | $1,130,105▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,446,250▼8.9% | $1,798,405▲18.3% | $971,016▼26.6% | $1,191,301▼23.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,587,171▲22.6% | $1,520,611▲16.8% | $1,323,171▲5.3% | $1,546,678▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,294,288 | $1,302,397▲13.4% | $1,256,611▼0.6% | $1,485,953▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,148,820▲12.0% | $1,264,720▲5.2% | $1,520,016▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,026,036▲7.0% | $1,202,582▲16.4% | $1,503,103▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $959,202▲8.4% | $1,033,318▲8.9% | $1,109,155▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $884,726 | $948,526 | $991,503 | 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 · $348K total
18 grants to Tucson Childrens Museum Inc totaling $348K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $28,710 |
| Burton Family Foundation | Designated support for adventure learning tours and outreach (alto) program | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is designated support for adventure learning tours and outreach (alto) program | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $24,750 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Capital support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $24,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $19,750 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $19,750 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Tucson Medical Center | Health related exhibit | 2019 | $27,500 |
| Tucson Medical Center | Health related exhibit | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Tucson Medical Center | Health related exhibit | 2017 | $27,500 |
| Tucson Medical Center | Health related exhibit | 2016 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tucson Childrens Museum Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tucson Childrens Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0676237, based in Tucson, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tucson Childrens Museum Inc's EIN?
- Tucson Childrens Museum Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0676237.
- How much revenue does Tucson Childrens Museum Inc report?
- Tucson Childrens Museum Inc reported $2,751,691 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tucson Childrens Museum Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tucson Childrens Museum Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tucson Childrens Museum Inc (EIN 86-0676237) 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.