Mission
THE MISSION IS TO CREATE MEMORABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE JOY OF PLAY, IN HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY REACHING OUT TO THE MID-SOUTH SCHOOL CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE TOURIST VISITOR.
Public Charity
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC
Based in MEMPHIS, TN, THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $3.1M in revenue, $3.8M in expenses, $11.5M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 24 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $798K.
EIN: 621326890
MEMPHIS, TN
Children's Museums
NTEE: A52
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.1M
Total Expenses$3.8M
Total Assets$11.5M
Grant Records24
Funding Total$798K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Children's Museum of Memphis Inc
How The Children's Museum of Memphis Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$72
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$13
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $72 for programs
$72
The children's museum helps children develop essential skills, lights a creative spark for discovery and lifetime learning, and provides an environment where families can play and connect while…
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
ARTS, CULTURE
$33,500
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
$8,751
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
$29,251
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
$500,000
ARTS, CULTURE
$8,500
Showing up to 5 of 24 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TREASURER
Amy Knight
TRUSTEE
Brett Mullis
SECRETARY
Cleo Griffin
TRUSTEE
Danny Broadway
PRESIDENT
Dr Dwight Dishmon
TRUSTEE
Dr Jason Yaun
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.1M | $3.8M | $11.5M |
| 2024 | $2.9M | $3.5M | $13.6M |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $3.2M | $14.7M |
| 2022 | $3.9M | $2.9M | $13.7M |
| 2021 | $2.5M | $3.7M | $13.7M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.5M to $3.1M (+28%), with total assets most recently reported at $11.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.