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Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples Inc

EIN 01-0687133 · Naples, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN EXCITING, INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES PLAY, LEARN, AND DREAM TOGETHER. C'MON IS A BRAIN-BUILDING POWERHOUSE FUELED BY STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH) ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES. WE FEED HUNGRY YOUNG MINDS WITH THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF SUCCESS CALLED THE EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 40%
Employees
65
Highest pay
$205,831, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES (C'MON) PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS TO MAKE LEARNING COME ALIVE BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE AN EXTENSION OF CLASSROOM OR FAMILY LIFE. ALL EDUCATIONS PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS, THE COMMON CORE CURRICULUM, AND LOCAL CURRICULUM GUIDELINES, AND ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD VOCABULARY, DEVELOP BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE, AND SPARK CURIOSITY. A VARIETY OF FORMATS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING SELF-GUIDED EXPERIENCES, INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION PROGRAMS, FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, AND GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMS.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION IS PREPARING TO LAUNCH AN EARLY LEARNING CENTER IN FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH RENOVATION OF EXISTING FACILITY SPACE. THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS EDUCATIONAL MISSION. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER WILL PROVIDE PLAY-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AGES 25. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES INTERACTIVE LEARNING CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
  3. THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES (C'MON) PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS TO MAKE LEARNING COME ALIVE BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE AN EXTENSION OF CLASSROOM OR FAMILY LIFE. ALL EDUCATIONS PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS, THE COMMON CORE CURRICULUM, AND LOCAL CURRICULUM GUIDELINES, AND ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD VOCABULARY, DEVELOP BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE, AND SPARK CURIOSITY. A VARIETY OF FORMATS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING SELF-GUIDED EXPERIENCES, INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION PROGRAMS, FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, AND GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMS.
  4. THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES (C'MON) PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS TO MAKE LEARNING COME ALIVE BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE AN EXTENSION OF CLASSROOM OR FAMILY LIFE. ALL EDUCATIONS PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS, THE COMMON CORE CURRICULUM, AND LOCAL CURRICULUM GUIDELINES, AND ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD VOCABULARY, DEVELOP BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE, AND SPARK CURIOSITY. A VARIETY OF FORMATS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING SELF-GUIDED EXPERIENCES, INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION PROGRAMS, FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, AND GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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