2023-11-15T08:02:38-08:00 2022-12-31 061392255 KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS 170 HOLABIRD AVE WINSTED CT 06098 990 2022-01-01 454928276 KidsPlay Childrens Museum Inc KIDS 8606187700 61 Main St Torrington CT 06790 Brian McCormick President 2023-11-15 true Brian McCormick 999009999 true Robert E King CPA P00083643 8603790215 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Brian McCormick 61 Main St Torrington CT 06790 1157451 false X N/A X 2012 CT KidsPlay currently operates over 11,000 sf of interactive, hands-on exhibits designed to engage children ages 1 10 in creative learning through purposeful play. KidsPlay presents learning concepts in ways that are meaningful and accessible to young children. 14 14 23 50 0 897501 880868 112233 263657 479 2893 986 5797 1011199 1153215 0 0 367465 524492 0 105818 268364 332509 635829 857001 375370 296214 2496243 2826204 778974 816333 1717269 2009871 X Provide a content-rich learning environment that fosters creativity, sparks curiosity, and builds life-skills through interactive exhibits and programs (see schedule O for mission statement) false false 371022 212403 Within its exhibit galleries, KidsPlay provides experiences that prepare children to thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally. The Museum operates hands-on exhibits designed to inspire children and caregivers to discover, imagine, and create. The Museum is a safe, creative and stimulating environment to practice skills, build curiosity and explore through developmental play. Throughout 2021, the Museum operated at a reduced capacity using various strategies to meet public health and mission impact goals. 213279 33811 KidsPlay offers educational programs and outreach activities to enhance children's cognitive and social-emotional growth. The Museum works with many subject area experts and partners to deliver science, humanities, and arts content in a way that is meaningful to children. In 2021, the Museum piloted KidsPlay Day Camp, an enriching, language-rich, creative experience for children affiliated with a local English language learners program. These initiatives strengthened the bridge between the playful learning at the Museum and academic readiness for the classroom. 32669 17442 The Museum provides space and program support to other non-profits and missionaligned collaborative partners at lower than market fees. These include designated areas for a Family Resource Library, a local costume shop for a performing arts theatre, and a meeting space for a fraternal organization. The Museum's program room is also partially used for adult ESL and parenting classes. 616970 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 23 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 true false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X TAMARA CHRISTENSEN 8606187700 61 Main Street Torrington CT 06790 Eileen Marriott Museum Director 40.00 0.00 X 120000 0 0 Kenneth Merz Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JoAnn Ryan Dir to 5/2022 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian McCormick President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Valerie Vitalo Dir to 6/2022 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Holly Hunt Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cathleen Schmitz Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stuart Grodin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Guilfoile Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Martin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carol Quartiero Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brad Oneglia Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Borghesi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carmen Neale Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cheryl Kloczko Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 120000 1 false false false 0 325830 555038 10452 880868 Admissions 712110 172100 172100 Misc. Programs 900099 42500 42500 Parties 712110 41265 41265 Rental income 531120 7792 7792 263657 2893 2893 0 0 0 0 0 0 9018 4236 4782 4782 Miscellaneous Receipts 900099 1015 1015 1015 1153215 269454 2893 0 0 0 0 120000 78000 25200 16800 0 354430 230380 74430 49620 0 0 50062 37270 6422 6370 0 0 0 0 0 0 11539 11539 11082 11082 5974 2688 2689 597 15081 9296 1922 3863 0 50218 46157 2068 1993 0 0 0 31426 29226 1100 1100 0 84935 78990 2973 2972 32562 29045 2738 779 Repairs and Maintenance 21489 19985 752 752 Fundraising 15500 15500 Program Expenses 9010 9010 Payment Processing Fees 8793 7913 880 34900 27928 2380 4592 857001 616970 134213 105818 59024 372012 523218 374161 141064 144744 16330 0 0 0 2024 5178 7131 10836 2396916 506409 1749147 1890507 14079 11717 0 0 0 556 719 2496243 2826204 29923 66652 17167 37321 731884 712360 778974 816333 X 1425345 1628905 291924 380966 1717269 2009871 2496243 2826204 296214 -3612 X X false true X true false X 508087 798479 644289 897502 915342 3763699 227155 206090 62497 112233 255233 863208 34697 51521 86218 0 0 769939 1056090 706786 1009735 1170575 4713125 225763 264979 203649 184608 227039 1106038 0 225763 264979 203649 184608 227039 1106038 3607087 495 583 348 479 2893 4798 0 495 583 348 479 2893 4798 0 1909 1944 10583 986 1015 16437 772343 1058617 717717 1011200 1174483 4734360 0.76190 0.71610 0.00100 0.00050 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 14635 1253 -3454 12434 10699 1068 2868 14635 9038 1661 10699 8000 1038 9038 0.35660 0.64340 false false false 912496 189749 722747 1176772 239339 937433 90652 67387 23265 216996 9934 207062 1890507 1153215 1153215 1153215 857001 857001 857001 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Tiny Toy Shop Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Kenneth Merz, Holly Hunt and Brad Oneglia work for the same company. Carol Quartiero and Cheryl Kloczko have a family relationship. Kenneth Merz and Marc Borghesi have a business relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The size of the Board of Directors was determined to be not less than eleven directors nor more than seventeen directors (changes from not less than three to more than fifteen). Six founding members were named. Term limits were defined. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b President, Museum Director , and Treasurer all review the 990. The 990 is shared with the Board via email for review before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c When such a situation presents itself, the director must announce his or her potential conflict, disqualify himself or herself, and be excused from the meeting until the discussion is over on the matter involved. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE GOVERNANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES CONDUCT A WRITTEN REVIEW OF THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE GOVERNANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES conduct an annual written review of the museum director and other key employees to determine compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available upon request TO THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Financial Sustainability Committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit review and the compilation of financial statements. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - organization mission Vision: KidsPlay, as a sustainable anchor institution, prepares a diverse community of children to thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally.Mission: Provide children with an environment that fosters imagination and creativity through interactive exhibits and play that will deepen their appreciation and understanding of the sciences, the arts and the world around them.Beliefs: Hands-on multi-sensory play is a natural mechanism for learning. Curiosity motivates learning across all fields of study, including, but not limited to: all aspects of science; the visual and performing arts; history and culture; mathematics and health and wellness. Pre-academic skills such as perspective taking, sharing, communicating, motor control, and self-control are crucial to lifelong success. A safe and stimulating environment should be accessible to children and families across the socio-economic and educational spectrum. Multicultural literacy informs creative work. Child/caregiver engagement promotes exploration of learning concepts and guides discovery. A childrens museum is an important part of a strong and vibrant community.