Childrens Creativity Museum

“In accordance with common practice in the non-profit community, the board delegates certain matters to the Executive Committee which is empowered to act between board meetings, if necessary, and sometimes with specifically delegated authority to act on behalf of the full board. The Executive Committee consists of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, one At-Large board member and the Executive Director.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management, treasurer, and the director of finance and operations. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management approves the final return which is then e-filed with the department of the treasury.”

“Members of the Board review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose annually (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations.Loans between the organization and member of management and the Board are strictly prohibited.The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.”

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Compensation of other high-level personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org (where it is available for viewing as an electronic copy) and are also available for a physical inspection at the organization's office in san francisco, california.”

“Client Note 1 - Property and Equipment----------------------Property and equipment consist of the following at June 30, 2014 and 2013: 2014 2013 ---------- ----------Computers and Software $ 112,507 130,184Exhibits 218,772 289,276Furniture and Fixtures 45,953 54,919Leasehold improvements 50,314 56,714Multimedia Equipment 54,956 93,329Theater Equipment 38,026 38,026Less: accumulated depreciation (434,135) (529,973) ---------- ---------- $ 86,393 132,474 ========== ==========Depreciation expense amounted to $56,197 and $76,217 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the year ended June 30, 2014, CCM disposed of partially-depreciated property with an original cost basis of $152,150, resulting in a loss of $115. During the year ended June 30, 2013, CCM disposed of partially-depreciated property with an original cost basis of $53,145, resulting in a loss of $1,241.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MARKETING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH--------------------------------The Museum has a diverse and growing constituency. An independent visitor survey indicated that 38% of visitors identified as Caucasian, 24% as Asian American, 15% as Hispanic/Latino, 12% as multiracial, 7% as Other, and 2% as African American. CCM has a limited marketing budget which focuses on social media, strategic partnerships and collaborations with other museums, arts groups, community organizations and small businesses to increase awareness and attract new audiences. Our location and history have contributed to the diversity of our members, visitor families, and school field trips. Attendance increased this fiscal year by 20%, to 120,000. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Theater-------The theater at Childrens Creativity Museum serves 20,000+ people a year and partners with Bay Area Childrens Theater to present musical adaptations of childrens literature. Summer theater camps for grades K-6 are programmed by both Childrens Creativity Museum and Bay Area Childrens Theater. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Visitor Experience------------------Professional staff in our Museum lobby greet, orient, and sell tickets to over 100,000 visitors a year, getting them ready for a museum experience, a birthday party, a field trip, a creative workshop, a camp, or a theater performance.Carousel--------The Childrens Creativity Museum operates the LeRoy King Carousel located in the Yerba Buena Gardens. This historic carousel was built in 1906 and had served generations of San Franciscans for about 65 years before being dismantled. (Continued on Schedule O) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Visitor Experience (Continued from Form 990 Page 2)Carousel (continued)--------------------The Carousel was re-installed outside the front entrance of the museum in 1998 and serves thousands of visitors every year.Field Trips-----------Childrens Creativity Museums field trip program offers an in-depth facilitated experience for school groups from Pre-k to Grade 8. CCM served over 7,000 students with museum-based learning opportunities that enhance classroom learning through digital art, technology workshops, storytelling, and STEM.Over 30% of our field trips are fee-waived, allowing students in under-resourced schools to receive innovative digital arts and STEAM programming. CCM served 300 field trips with TITLE 1 schools who received scholarships to cover registration fees.Workshops and Summer Camps--------------------------CCM hosts a variety of week-long summer camps for pre-school and elementary school children. These summer camps focus on providing opportunities for children to build, invent, create, and make art in a social setting where they can share with their peers and educators. We also offer dozens of weekend hands-on workshops where families with children of all ages can make art or build devices with the guidance of museum educators. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Education (Continued from Form 990 Page 2)------------------------------------------creativity; therefore we model and share research-based behaviors and practices. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Exhibits (Continued from Form 990 Page 2)-----------------------------------------families to take advantage of our free access through the Museums for All program.”

“In 1998, the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency (SFRA) opened the Childrens Creativity Museum (originally called Zeum) after undertaking a comprehensive community planning process with educators, artists, and childrens advocates. The Agency paid for the planning, design, and construction of the Museum as part of the $56,000,000 development of the entire childrens block that includes the Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center, Yerba Buena Gardens Child Development Center, a caf, 130,000 square feet of outdoor play and learning gardens, and the historic Leroy King Carousel. The City and County of San Francisco continues to support the Museum with an operating agreement which provides funds for security, operations, and maintenance.”

“fostering the next generation. Our visitors are among the most diverse in the nation with 38% Caucasian, 24% Asian, 15% Hispanic/atino, 12% multicultural, 7% other and 2% African American. 11% of our visitors identify as having children with learning differences.”