Civic Intelligence

Town of Normal Children'S Discovery Museum Foundation

EIN 37-1288369 • 501(c)3 • Normal, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The purpose of the children's discovery museum foundation is to support the mission and vision of the children's discovery museum to raise and expend funds for the benefit of the museum, and to advocate on behald of the museum in the community at large.

11 Uptown CircleNormal, IL 61761

www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

81st percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-1.3%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-66%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Down

$4,057,145

Down $51,571 (-1.3%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$313,382

Down $480,001 (-61%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$3,743,763

Up $428,430 (+13%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,392,969

Down $2,655,056 (-66%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$963,122

Down $168,433 (-15%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$429,847

Down $2,486,623 (-85%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth35th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2020: $984,512Liabilities 2020: $1,085Net Assets 2020: $983,4272020Assets 2021: $649,827Liabilities 2021: $1,685Net Assets 2021: $648,1422021Assets 2022: $645,087Liabilities 2022: $1,189Net Assets 2022: $643,8982022Assets 2023: $626,663Liabilities 2023: $195,733Net Assets 2023: $430,9302023Assets 2024: $4,108,716Liabilities 2024: $793,383Net Assets 2024: $3,315,3332024Assets 2025: $4,057,145Liabilities 2025: $313,382Net Assets 2025: $3,743,7632025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,057,145
Liabilities$313,382
Net Assets$3,743,763
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2020: $457,563Expenses 2020: $119,468Net Income 2020: $338,0952020Revenue 2021: $226,403Expenses 2021: $561,688Net Income 2021: -$335,2852021Revenue 2022: $222,439Expenses 2022: $226,683Net Income 2022: -$4,2442022Revenue 2023: $273,429Expenses 2023: $486,397Net Income 2023: -$212,9682023Revenue 2024: $4,048,025Expenses 2024: $1,131,555Net Income 2024: $2,916,4702024Revenue 2025: $1,392,969Expenses 2025: $963,122Net Income 2025: $429,8472025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,392,969
Expenses$963,122
Net Income$429,847
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,057,145
Liabilities
$313,382
Net assets
$3,743,763
Revenue
$1,392,969
Expenses
$963,122
Net income
$429,847
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.06$0.31$3.74$1.39$0.96$0.43
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.11$0.79$3.32$4.05$1.13$2.92
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.20$0.43$0.27$0.49$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.64$0.22$0.23$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.65$0.23$0.56$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.98$0.46$0.12$0.34
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 10, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,406,115
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the children's discovery museum foundation is to support the mission and vision of the children's discovery museum to raise and expend funds for the benefit of the museum, and to advocate on behald of the museum in the community at large.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,035,325$2,217,744▲ $1,182,419
Accounts Receivable$2,277,211$1,839,401▼ $437,810
Pledges and Grants Receivable$796,180--
Total Assets$4,108,716$4,057,145▼ $51,571
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$793,383$313,382▼ $480,001
Total Liabilities$793,383$313,382▼ $480,001
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$3,331,944$3,838,212▲ $506,268
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-16,611$-94,449▼ $77,838
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,315,333$3,743,763▲ $428,430
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,108,716$4,057,145▼ $51,571
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul ScharnettChair
Elise AlbersVice Chair
Amanda WetterstenBoard Member
Brittany WadeBoard Member
Heather ThompsonBoard Member
John KimBoard Member
Josh RougeauBoard Member
Lauren LurkinsBoard Member
Meghan GoldfarbBoard Member
Meghan MeyerBoard Member
Melissa AlcornBoard Member
Patrick BaneBoard Member
Rob WidmerBoard Member
Terry OgunleyeBoard Member
Beth WhismanExecutive Di
Molly AllenSecretary
Mitch StebelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,316,247
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,865
Other Revenue
$74,857
All Other Contributions
$40,687
Change in Net Assets
$429,847

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,392,969
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$11,729
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,404,698
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,392,969
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$963,122
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$50,000$114,239-$50,000
All Other Expenses-$2,260-$2,260
Total Functional Expenses$846,623$116,499$0$963,122

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$976,268
Expenses per Audited Statements$963,122
Total Expenses per Form 990$963,122
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$13,146
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$88,003
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,146
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Playla$75,001$75,001$13,146$61,855
Other Events$13,002$13,002-$13,002
Total Events$88,003$88,003$13,146$74,857
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Lautberbach & amen, llp prepares form 990 and forwards it to the museum staff for review. It is then made available to all board members for review. Once completed, the board's president and treasurer sign the form.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The board reviews the policy annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
TOWN OF NORMAL CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY
EIN
37-1288369
Phone
3094549510
Address
11 UPTOWN CIRCLE, NORMAL, IL 61761

Signing Officer

Name
Beth Whisman
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3094549510
Signed
2026-02-10

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Scharnett
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
0
Volunteers
102

Preparer

Firm
Lauterbach & Amen Llp
Address
668 N RIVER RD, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Preparer
Ronald J Amen CPA
Phone
6304166900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The purpose of the children's discovery museum foundation is to support the mission and vision of the children's discovery museum to raise and expend funds for the benefit of the museum, and to advocate on behald of the museum in the community at large.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Fundraising expenses 13,146 fundraising expenses -13,146”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Fundraising expenses 13,146”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Fundraising expenses 13,146”

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