Civic Intelligence

Northwoods Childrens Museum

EIN 39-1774863 • 501(c)3 • Eagle River, WI

Profile

To provide a hands on learning environment for children. The exhibits at the museum are designed to teach children about the world around them in a fun and enjoyable manner.

PO Box 216Eagle River, WI 54521

www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.86x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

73rd percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

49th percentile

3.1%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$907,632

Up $27,178 (+3.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$350,488

Down $52,154 (-13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$557,144

Up $79,332 (+17%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$407,865

Up $40,446 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$325,513

Up $25,639 (+8.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$82,352

Up $14,807 (+22%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $397,748Liabilities 2010: $26,480Net Assets 2010: $371,2682010Assets 2011: $360,717Liabilities 2011: $25,263Net Assets 2011: $335,4542011Assets 2012: $361,133Liabilities 2012: $26,279Net Assets 2012: $334,8542012Assets 2013: $354,942Liabilities 2013: $26,543Net Assets 2013: $328,3992013Assets 2014: $367,941Liabilities 2014: $15,059Net Assets 2014: $352,8822014Assets 2015: $328,447Liabilities 2015: $32,380Net Assets 2015: $296,0672015Assets 2016: $308,385Liabilities 2016: $52,399Net Assets 2016: $255,9862016Assets 2017: $357,619Liabilities 2017: $33,241Net Assets 2017: $324,3782017Assets 2018: $396,940Liabilities 2018: $6,145Net Assets 2018: $390,7952018Assets 2019: $412,761Liabilities 2019: $6,073Net Assets 2019: $406,6882019Assets 2020: $473,262Liabilities 2020: $149,212Net Assets 2020: $324,0502020Assets 2021: $543,376Liabilities 2021: $152,815Net Assets 2021: $390,5612021Assets 2022: $771,733Liabilities 2022: $360,565Net Assets 2022: $411,1682022Assets 2023: $880,454Liabilities 2023: $402,642Net Assets 2023: $477,8122023Assets 2024: $907,632Liabilities 2024: $350,488Net Assets 2024: $557,1442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$907,632
Liabilities$350,488
Net Assets$557,144
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $281,0442010Expenses 2011: $252,8392011Expenses 2012: $246,6932012Revenue 2013: $265,474Expenses 2013: $271,928Net Income 2013: -$6,4542013Revenue 2014: $340,811Expenses 2014: $316,330Net Income 2014: $24,4812014Revenue 2015: $277,416Expenses 2015: $334,177Net Income 2015: -$56,7612015Revenue 2016: $284,234Expenses 2016: $324,314Net Income 2016: -$40,0802016Revenue 2017: $306,667Expenses 2017: $238,275Net Income 2017: $68,3922017Revenue 2018: $292,390Expenses 2018: $225,973Net Income 2018: $66,4172018Revenue 2019: $253,183Expenses 2019: $237,290Net Income 2019: $15,8932019Revenue 2020: $144,487Expenses 2020: $227,125Net Income 2020: -$82,6382020Revenue 2021: $267,072Expenses 2021: $200,217Net Income 2021: $66,8552021Revenue 2022: $245,841Expenses 2022: $224,213Net Income 2022: $21,6282022Revenue 2023: $367,419Expenses 2023: $299,874Net Income 2023: $67,5452023Revenue 2024: $407,865Expenses 2024: $325,513Net Income 2024: $82,3522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$407,865
Expenses$325,513
Net Income$82,352
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$907,632
Liabilities
$350,488
Net assets
$557,144
Revenue
$407,865
Expenses
$325,513
Net income
$82,352
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.08$3.50$5.57$4.08$3.26$0.82
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.80$4.03$4.78$3.67$3.00$0.68
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.72$3.61$4.11$2.46$2.24$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.43$1.53$3.91$2.67$2.00$0.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.73$1.49$3.24$1.44$2.27$0.83
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.06$4.07$2.53$2.37$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.97$0.06$3.91$2.92$2.26$0.66
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.58$0.33$3.24$3.07$2.38$0.68
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.08$0.52$2.56$2.84$3.24$0.40
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.32$2.96$2.77$3.34$0.57
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.68$0.15$3.53$3.41$3.16$0.24
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.27$3.28$2.65$2.72$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.61$0.26$3.35$2.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.61$0.25$3.35$2.53
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.98$0.26$3.71$2.81
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$418,341
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide a hands on learning environment for children. The exhibits at the museum are designed to teach children about the world around them in a fun and enjoyable manner.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$158,031$428,301▲ $270,270
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$345,414$396,664▲ $51,250
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$53,979--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$282,765$46,972▼ $235,793
Inventories for Sale or Use$32,953$30,135▼ $2,818
Accounts Receivable$5,000--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,312$3,266▲ $954
Total Assets$880,454$907,632▲ $27,178
Other Assets Total-$2,294-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$355,989$349,051▼ $6,938
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,653$1,437▼ $45,216
Total Liabilities$402,642$350,488▼ $52,154
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$474,091$553,423▲ $79,332
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$3,721$3,721→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$477,812$557,144▲ $79,332
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$880,454$907,632▲ $27,178

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$374,120$329,944$704,064
Other Land Buildings$3,899$148,169$152,068
Equipment$8,995$33,211$42,206
Land$9,650-$9,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sharon NielsenPresident
Amy VanneyBoard Member
Dan UllspergerBoard Member
Lara BarbourBoard Member
Mary MorsBoard Member
Mckenzie RabennBoard Member
Wendy KanitzBoard Member
Jackie WeightSecretary
Michael RigbyTreasurer
Matt KluetzVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$169,578
Program Service Revenue
$178,716
Investment Income
$18,100
Other Revenue
$41,471
All Other Contributions
$169,578
Change in Net Assets
$82,352
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$204,391
Other Expenses$121,122
Total Fundraising Expense$6,065
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$163,405$16,949$5,081$185,435
Depreciation Depletion$22,361--$22,361
Occupancy$16,680--$16,680
Payroll Taxes$13,421$1,392$417$15,230
All Other Expenses$14,781$52-$14,833
Interest$13,764--$13,764
Advertising$13,195--$13,195
Insurance$5,180$72$21$5,273
Other Expenses$4,861$5,000-$4,861
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,412-$4,412
Other Employee Benefits$3,283$341$102$3,726
Information Technology$1,312--$1,312
Office Expenses-$348$444$792
Conferences and Meetings$299--$299
Total Functional Expenses$290,882$28,566$6,065$325,513
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Eid Loan$345,704
Payroll Liabilities$1,453
Gift Tax Liability$1,286
Sales Tax Liability$608
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The executive director reviews form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors review and approve the compensation of all employees.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Northwoods Childrens
EIN
39-1774863
Phone
7154794623
Address
PO BOX 216, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521

Signing Officer

Name
Sharon Nielsen
Title
President
Phone
7154794623
Signed
2025-05-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sharon Nielsen
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
11

Preparer

Firm
Kerberrose Sc
Address
5149 STATE HIGHWAY 70 W, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521
Preparer
Dawn Konicek CPA
Phone
7154794300
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS FORM 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
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