Totals
- Total revenue
- $62,915
- Total expenses
- $61,145
- Contributions and grants received
- $62,639
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,750
- Membership dues (line 3)
- $0
- Investment income (line 4)
- $0
- Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
- $0
- Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
- -$1,474
- Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
- $0
- Other revenue (line 8)
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $84,080
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,003
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $82,077
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $42,638
Program services were 69.7% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.
Mission and programs · 2025
Primary exempt purpose
In 2025, the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) continued to grow, solidifying its role as a free and accessible educational and recreational resource for families in Cowlitz County and surrounding areas. This year, CDM expanded its operational hours to four days per week, allowing greater accessibility for families with diverse schedules and accommodating increased visitor engagement. We have a range of new quarterly exhibits and enriched programming, CDM supported children's learning, skill development, and social connection in a safe, welcoming environment. As one of the few free, family-friendly resources in the region, CDM has become a central community hub, offering innovative opportunities for educational play and family-centered activities. Our three programs are our free to the public hands on museum with exhibits, Community outreach and quarterly exhibits/special events.
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In 2025, the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) provided invaluable, free services to the community, welcoming over 9000 visitors through its doors. Among these, 25% were first-time guests, reflecting the museum's growing impact and outreach. To meet increasing demand and broaden accessibility, CDM expanded its offerings and extended its operating hours, allowing more families to take advantage of the museum's resources. This growth enabled CDM to provide even more diverse programming and engaging educational experiences, all accessible without financial barriers. The free admission model ensures every child and family, regardless of income, can benefit from hands-on exhibits, interactive learning, and community-focused events, highlighting the museum's dedication to inclusivity and community enrichment. As families continue to face the social and emotional impacts of COVID-19, CDM's expanded hours and enhanced programs create a supportive space for children to reconnect, learn, and heal through play. By fostering a safe and joyful environment, the museum plays a critical role in helping children rebuild essential social skills, resilience, and confidence, supporting the community's recovery and growth in the post-pandemic landscape.
Expenses $42,638 · Grants $32,566
As filed on the 2025 return.
Listed in Part IV
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Christine Randall
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 20
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Erin Harnish
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 30
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Elizabeth Berndt
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Kelsey Hubbard
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Sharon Kuroda
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Bea Rush
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Danielle Robbins
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Morgan Rawson
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Michelle Grendahl-Thorp
Interim Executive director
- Total calculated
- $4,160
- Compensation
- $4,160
- Benefit plans
- $0
- Expense account
- $0
- Hours/week
- 30
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Callista Kukawski
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Seth McNally
Executive Director
- Total calculated
- $43,773
- Compensation
- $37,341
- Benefit plans
- $6,432
- Expense account
- $0
- Hours/week
- 30
Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990_ez
- Tax year
- 2025
- Filed
- 1 May 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2025v4.0
- Source object
- 202611229349200901
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