Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT A CHILD'S POTENTIAL IN LIFE THROUGH PLAY-BASED EDUCATION.
Public Charity
THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN
THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in OAK LAWN, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.0M, expenses of $1.2M, total assets of $3.4M. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $45K.
EIN: 364389897
OAK LAWN, IL
Children's Museums
NTEE: A52
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.0M
Total Expenses$1.2M
Total Assets$3.4M
Grant Records1
Funding Total$45K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Childrens Museum in Oak Lawn
How The Childrens Museum in Oak Lawn divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$71
Programs
the work itself
$20
Management
running the organization
$9
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $71 for programs
$71
The museum has welcomed over 800,000+ visitors since opening in its new location in 2009
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
$45,000
Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Adam Woodworth
BOARD MEMBER
Andrea Gardner
TREASURER
Bill Egan
BOARD MEMBER
Bill Graham
VICE PRESIDENT
Cathy Cepican
BOARD MEMBER
Chris Buschbach
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.0M | $1.2M | $3.4M |
| 2024 | $1.0M | $1.1M | $3.6M |
| 2023 | $975K | $932K | $2.8M |
| 2022 | $921K | $816K | $2.9M |
| 2021 | $340K | $277K | $2.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $340K to $1.0M (+202%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.