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Childrens Museum of Rock County Inc

EIN 26-1202256 · Janesville, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CMRC IS DEDICATED TO HELPING FAMILIES GROW THROUGH PLAY AND CREATE A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAY, AT THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ROCK COUNTY AND BEYOND.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$334,397
Reserves
-14 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 95% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 112% on the year before.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. PROGRAM SERVICE WAS PAUSED TO SAVE FOR NEW BUILDING
  2. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO OPEN AND OPERATE A QUALITY CHILDRENS MUSEUM IN ROCK COUNTY,WI.A SECONDARY GOAL IS TO OFFER ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC OR THEME AND DELIVERED IN THE FORM OF CLASSES AND/OR CAMPS. A TERTIARY GOAL IS TO BE A COMMUNITY EVENT VENUE FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY PUBLIC EVENTS AS WELL AS PRIVATE EVENTS SUCH AS BIRTHDAYS, CORPORATE/ORGANIZATIONAL GATHERINGS AND INDIVIDUAL USES.IN CARRYING OUT OUR PRIMARY GOAL OF OPENING AND OPERATING A QUALITY CHILDRENS MUSEUM, OUR SPECIFIC GOALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:PROMOTE THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAY;ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO ENGAGE IN CHILD-CENTERED PLAY TOGETHER;PROVIDE SOLID EDUCATIONAL BEGINNINGS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION IN A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT;PROVIDE A STIMULATING AND EDUCATIONAL VENUE FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2007.

    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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