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To inspire children to care about and change the world. National Children's Museum (NCM) is a next generation institution that sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for children under 12 by fostering critical competencies in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$7.1M
Program Spending
72%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$3.3M
Total Expenses
▼$7.5M
Total Assets
$14.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$9.4M
Net Assets
$4.9M
Officer Compensation
→$686.2K
Other Salaries
$1.5M
Investment Income
$469
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$1.4M
Awards Found
5
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
$1.2M
TO ENSURE A WORLD WHERE ALL CHILDREN FEEL CURIOUS CONFIDENT AND PREPARED TO BE THE FUTURE INNOVATORS AND STEWARDS OF THE EARTH NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SEEKS TO DEVELOP ENGAGING INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAM EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE EARLY ST
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$162.1K
THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM WILL CONDUCT A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR STAFF ON FACILITATING MAKER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. THE PROJECT TEAM WILL COLLABORATE WITH EXPERTS FROM THE SCOTT FAMILY AMAZEUM, THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH, AND THE BAKKEN MUSEUM ON EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO FACILITATING HIGH-QUALITY MAKER PROGRAMS. PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE CONDUCTING OBSERVATIONAL SITE VISITS, CREATING A CURRICULUM TO TRAIN CURRENT STAFF AND ONBOARD NEW STAFF, AND DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING AN EVALUATION FRAMEWORK. THE PROJECT WILL BUILD A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES OFFERED TO DIVERSE COMMUNITY AUDIENCES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM THAT WILL INTEGRATE ART AND STEM (SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS) LEARNING.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THOUGH A CHAIRMAN'S EXTRAORDINARY ACTION AWARD A PILOT PROGRAM FOR "BLUE STAR KIDS CREATE" THAT WILL EXTEND THE REACH OF MUSEUMS TO MILI
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
1
Clean Audits
1
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2M | No | 2025-06-17 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $7.1M | $3.3M | $7.5M | $14.3M | $4.9M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $5.1M | $1.9M | $7.1M | $16M | $5.3M |
| 2021 | $2.4M | $2.1M | $3M | $12.5M | $4.2M |
| 2020 | $2.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Crystal Bowyer | President & CEO (oct-mar) | 40 | $287.6K | $0 | $14.7K | $302.3K |
| Megan Machnik | Director Of Advancement (oct-feb) | 40 | $143.9K | $0 | $5,691 | $149.6K |
| Kevin Cantfil | VP Of Operations & Finance | 40 | $138.3K | $0 | $828 | $139.2K |
| Erik Smith | VP Of Exhibits, Education, & Facilities | 40 | $111.1K | $0 | $12.7K | $123.8K |
| Meredith Schwengel | VP Of External Affairs | 40 | $100.4K | $0 | $3,698 | $104.1K |
| Robert Volmer | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Monsees | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robb Micek | Finance Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Crystal Bowyer
President & CEO (oct-mar)
$302.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$287.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.7K
Megan Machnik
Director Of Advancement (oct-feb)
$149.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$143.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$5,691
Kevin Cantfil
VP Of Operations & Finance
$139.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$138.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$828
Erik Smith
VP Of Exhibits, Education, & Facilities
$123.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$111.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
Meredith Schwengel
VP Of External Affairs
$104.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$100.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,698
Robert Volmer
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Monsees
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robb Micek
Finance Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie Aurbach | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Newburger Schwartz | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Zee | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Principato | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Hutchings | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jasper Jung | Trustee |
Aggie Aurbach
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Beth Newburger Schwartz
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ginger Zee
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.3M |
| $2.8M |
| $13.9M |
| $4.8M |
| 2019 | $4.5M | $4.5M | $1.1M | $6.9M | $6M |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $1.5M | $583.3K | $2.7M | $2.6M |
| 2017 | $1M | $1M | $276.6K | $1.8M | $1.7M |
| 2016 | $204.8K | $200.9K | $309.4K | $1M | $531.5K |
| 2015 | $1.3M | $858.6K | $5.3M | $1.2M | $538K |
| 2013 | $2.9M | $1.9M | $4.5M | $6.8M | $5.4M |
| 2012 | $1.9M | $2.5M | $3.4M | $7.6M | $6.9M |
| 2011 | -$6.4M | $768.4K | $4.3M | $9.7M | $8.6M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Joe Wright | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Juan Hinojosa | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Bonner Snowdon | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Friedberg | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nelson Pena | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ross Hechinger | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Stewart | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Greg Principato
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gregory Hutchings
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jasper Jung
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Wright
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Juan Hinojosa
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Liz Bonner Snowdon
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Friedberg
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nelson Pena
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ross Hechinger
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scott Stewart
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0