2026-05-01T17:43:53-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 812875557 CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM CHIL 3603539682 404 Long Ave Kelso WA 98626 Christine Randall Board President 3602702118 2026-05-01 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https://www.cowlitzcdm.com/ X X 64389 X 62639 1750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1474 -1474 0 0 0 0 62915 0 0 47933 2063 502 391 10256 61145 1770 80307 0 82077 X 80307 84080 0 0 0 0 80307 84080 0 2003 80307 82077 In 2025, the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) continued to grow, solidifying its role as a free and accessible educational and recreational resource for families in Cowlitz County and surrounding areas. This year, CDM expanded its operational hours to four days per week, allowing greater accessibility for families with diverse schedules and accommodating increased visitor engagement. We have a range of new quarterly exhibits and enriched programming, CDM supported children's learning, skill development, and social connection in a safe, welcoming environment. As one of the few free, family-friendly resources in the region, CDM has become a central community hub, offering innovative opportunities for educational play and family-centered activities. Our three programs are our free to the public hands on museum with exhibits, Community outreach and quarterly exhibits/special events. In 2025, the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) provided invaluable, free services to the community, welcoming over 9000 visitors through its doors. Among these, 25% were first-time guests, reflecting the museum's growing impact and outreach. To meet increasing demand and broaden accessibility, CDM expanded its offerings and extended its operating hours, allowing more families to take advantage of the museum's resources. This growth enabled CDM to provide even more diverse programming and engaging educational experiences, all accessible without financial barriers. The free admission model ensures every child and family, regardless of income, can benefit from hands-on exhibits, interactive learning, and community-focused events, highlighting the museum's dedication to inclusivity and community enrichment. As families continue to face the social and emotional impacts of COVID-19, CDM's expanded hours and enhanced programs create a supportive space for children to reconnect, learn, and heal through play. By fostering a safe and joyful environment, the museum plays a critical role in helping children rebuild essential social skills, resilience, and confidence, supporting the community's recovery and growth in the post-pandemic landscape. 32566 42638 42638 Christine Randall President 20 0 0 0 Erin Harnish President 30 0 0 0 Elizabeth Berndt Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Kelsey Hubbard Secretary 4 0 0 0 Sharon Kuroda Board Member 4 0 0 0 Bea Rush Board Member 4 0 0 0 Danielle Robbins Board Member 4 0 0 0 Morgan Rawson Board Member 4 0 0 0 Michelle Grendahl-Thorp Interim Executive director 30 4160 0 0 Callista Kukawski Board Member 4 0 0 0 Seth McNally Executive Director 30 37341 6432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WA Amy Saldivar Sierra Cascade 1106 Douglas St Suite A Longview WA 98632 3609790003 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 81768 49414 49610 88399 62639 331830 793 97 1713 2337 1750 6690 82561 49511 51323 90736 64389 338520 338520 37 284 2337 0 2658 37 0 284 2337 0 2658 82598 49511 51607 93073 64389 341178 0.99221 0.99268 0.00779 0.00732 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Give Big/Give More 24 16021 0 16021 0 0 0 1475 0 150 0 0 16021 0 16021 0 0 0 1475 0 150 1625 14396 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^advirtising;752|background check volunteers;22|bank fees;181|Dues and Subscriptions;879|Exhibit expense;1313|insurance;4338|licenses and fees;45|meals volunteers;86|office expense;2261|telephone and internet;100|volunteer;279^Total;10256^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^fees;66|special events expense;1475|postage;312|fundraising event;150^Total;2003^