NonprofitsKidsplay Childrens Museum Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Kidsplay Childrens Museum Inc

TORRINGTON, CT

Total revenue

$1.3M

Total expenses

$1.1M

Net assets

$2.3M

Grants received

$553K

31 grants

EIN

454928276

Tax year

2024

Mission

KidsPlay operates over 20,000 sf of interactive, hands-on exhibits designed to engage children ages 1 10 in creative learning through purposeful play. The Museum presents learning concepts in meaningful and accessible ways.

Programs

2 programs

KidsPlay offers educational programs and outreach activities designed to enhance children's cognitive and social-emotional development. The museum collaborates with experts and partners to provide content in science, humanities, and the arts tailored to children's developmental stages. KidsPlay is a popular destination for educational field trips. In addition, the museum hosts KidsPlay Day Camp, offering an enriching and creative experience for children involved in a local English language learners program at Torrington Public Schools.

Expenses: $239K

In 2024, KidsPlay Childrens Museum strengthened its collaborative role through theHub@KidsPlay initiative. This effort brings together schools, healthcare providers, and nonprofits to support child development and family well-being. The Hub features a family resource library and a community meeting room that hosts partner-led programs, including developmental screenings, family engagement initiatives, and intervention services. By connecting playful learning with school readiness, the Hub@KidsPlay helps create a more coordinated early childhood support system for the region. The museum continues to offer below-market access to spaces, a costume shop, and a fraternal organization.

Expenses: $116K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$776K
Program service revenue$490K
Investment income$5K
Other revenue$38K
Total revenue$1.3M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$738K
Fundraising$111K
Other expenses$391K
Total expenses$1.1M
Total assets$3.1M
Net assets$2.3M

People

16 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Eileen Marriott

Museum Director

Board

$133K

40 hrs/wk

Kenneth Merz

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Sara Kroscen

Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

Brian McCormick

President

Board

2 hrs/wk

Ruth Dwyer

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Holly Hunt

Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

Cathleen Schmitz

Secretary

Board

1 hrs/wk

Stuart Grodin

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Mary Guilfoile

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

John Martin

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Carol Quartiero

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Brad Oneglia

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Marc Borghesi

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Carmen Neale

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Cheryl Kloczko

Vice President

Board

2 hrs/wk

Robin N Ledversis

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 31 of 31

FromAmountPurposeYear
$68K
Expansion & Programs
2024
$12K
2024 GIVE LOCAL CAMPAIGN
2024
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2024
$55K
CT SUMMER AT THE MUS
2023
$36K
Expansion & Programs
2023
$19K
Repairs & addition of STEM concepts
2023
$16K
Birth to Graduation Early Literacy Program (B2G)
2023
$15K
2023 GIVE LOCAL CAMPAIGN
2023
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$500
GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2023
$50
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$67K
KIDS FREE SUMMER MUS
2022
$59K
Expansion & Programs
2022
$6K
Repairs & addition of STEM concepts
2022
$50
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
$5K
On-line Program Support
2021
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2021
$24K
On-line Program Support
2020
$23K
covid-19 support
2020
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2020
$500
TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN CHILDREN
2020
$19K
PA System & Gen Support
2019
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2019
$12K
Cabinet in N. Gallery
2018
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
2018
$275
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018

Funded by

$553K from 13 funders · 31 grants · 2018–2024

Northwest Connecticut Community

$210K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Connecticut Humanities Council Inc

$145K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

The Connecticut Community Foundation

$113K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Northwest Ct Community Foundation Trust

$37K · 3 grants · 2018–2023

Torrington Savings Foundation

$16K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN454928276
NTEE codeA52
Subsection03
Ruling date2013-06
Formed2012
Employees33
Volunteers50
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