Childrens Museum of the Desert
Childrens Museum of the Desert
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About this organization
Mission
The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert inspires and promotes intellectual curiosity and self-expression through inventive and interactive exhibits and programs. It encourages children to learn about themselves and the world around them by exploring the natural environment and the community. The museum serves children of all ages and their families.
About
The museum's primary program service is to inspire and promote intellectual curiosity and self-expression through various inventive and interactive exhibits and programs at its facility in Rancho Mirage, California. The museum's educational program includes discovery camps, art and science camps, workshops, and field trips.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The children's discovery museum of the desert is a valuable community resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. the museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “See schedule o”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 47 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$227,364.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $585,555 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $35,651 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.