Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS INC
Employer identification number
35-0867985
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
7,523,744
10,402,078
8,472,136
13,039,324
4,971,846
44,409,128
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
7,523,744
10,402,078
8,472,136
13,039,324
4,971,846
44,409,128
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
2,484,218
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
41,924,910
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
7,523,744
10,402,078
8,472,136
13,039,324
4,971,846
44,409,128
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,914,800
6,102,314
5,127,314
5,256,167
7,410,704
29,811,299
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
1,471
2,034,649
20,061
509,193
2,565,374
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
93,261
366,411
116,437
576,109
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
77,361,910
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
8,739,181
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
54.190 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
40.256 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 11, MISCELLANEOUS INCOME: 2006 - $0 2007 - $0 2008 - $93,261 2009 - $366,411 2010 - $116,437,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS INC
Employer identification number
35-0867985
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS (THE "MUSEUM"), THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN NORTH AMERICA, WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF INDIANA ON DECEMBER 22, 1925, STATING AS ITS PURPOSE: "TO OPERATE A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM." THE MUSEUM OPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN JANUARY, 1926 AND CURRENTLY ATTRACTS OVER 1,000,000 VISITORS A YEAR. THE MUSEUM IS A PUBLIC MUSEUM OFFERING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERACTIVE FAMILY LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE THAT INCLUDES CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ADULTS, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, CITIZENS 65 YEARS AND OLDER, TOURISTS, NEIGHBORS, STUDENTS, AND THEIR TEACHERS. THROUGHOUT ITS ENTIRE HISTORY, THE MUSEUM HAS CONTINUED TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE METHODS TO PROVIDE TRULY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITION PROGRAM IS A BLEND OF MAJOR, "PERMANENT" FAMILY LEARNING EXHIBITIONS, WITH A PROJECTED "LIFE EXPECTANCY" OF 10-15 YEARS; SPECIAL, TEMPORARY EXHIBITS THE MUSEUM RENTS OR PRODUCES FOR AN AVERAGE PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY FOUR OR FIVE MONTHS; AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVELING EXHIBITS PRODUCED FOR OTHER MUSEUMS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE MUSEUM ARE DESIGNED TO RELATE TO, COMPLEMENT, AND DEVELOP THEMES PRESENTED IN PERMANENT, TEMPORARY, AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS; AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE MUSEUM OFFERS MORE THAN 4,000 EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT EXTEND AND DEVELOP EXHIBIT THEMES. UNLIKE MOST MUSEUMS CREATED FOR CHILDREN, THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A COLLECTION. IT IS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF ANY YOUTH MUSEUM IN THE WORLD, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 110,000 ARTIFACTS. THE MUSEUM COLLECTS SIGNIFICANT ARTIFACTS AND SPECIMENS TO USE IN EXHIBITIONS AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PRESERVES THOSE ARTIFACTS, SPECIMENS, AND THEIR CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. COLLECTIONS ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE PRINCIPAL AREAS OF INTEREST OR "DOMAINS": AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (WHICH INCLUDES A GROWING AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS), WORLD CULTURES, AND NATURAL WORLD.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AFTER ANY QUESTIONS/CHANGES ARE ADDRESSED, THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED VIA EMAIL TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS IN PLACE THAT APPLIES TO ALL TRUSTEES, DISTINGUISHED ADVISORS, HONORARY TRUSTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS SIGNED ANNUALLY BY TRUSTEES, DISTINGUISHED ADVISORS, HONORARY TRUSTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND UPPER MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES. ONCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED, THEY ARE REVIEWED BY IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. AT ALL TIMES, ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE IT - TRUSTEES, DISTINGUISHED ADVISORS, HONORARY TRUSTEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAKE SUCH DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS MAKE SUCH DISCLOSURE TO THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, WHO THEN CONTACTS THE MUSEUM'S CEO AND THE BOARD CHAIR. BEFORE ANY TRANSACTION INVOLVING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY OCCUR, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND, IF SO, WHETHER A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS IN THE MUSEUM'S BEST INTEREST, IS FOR THE MUSEUM'S OWN BENEFIT, AND IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION OR DECISION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCOVERED ONCE A TRANSACTION IS IN PROCESS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE BOARD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AND THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINE, INCLUDING TERMINATION, FOR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RETAINED AN EXTERNAL FIRM TO CONDUCT A COMPENSATION MARKET ANALYSIS OF THE CEO'S TOTAL COMPENSATION IN 2010. THIS PROCESS INVOLVED, A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE'S CURRENT COMPENSATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES, DETERMINATION OF A SPECIFIC MARKETPLACE OF COMPARATIVE ORGANIZATIONS, IN-DEPTH MARKET ANALYSIS OF THE COMPARABLE PEER GROUP AND FINALLY, SPECIFIC DATA DRIVEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOTH BASE AND VARIABLE PAY FOR THE CEO POSITION. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THESE RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER COMPARATIVE DATA TO SUBSEQUENTLY, ENGAGE LEGAL COUNSEL TO CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THIS PROCESS BEGAN IN 2010 AND CONCLUDED IN 2011.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MUSEUM'S HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THEY USE COMPARABILITY DATA AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2010.
Public Disclosure
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 13736218; PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS - -229042; CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP - 1384974; REDUCTION OF UBIT LIABILITY - 294312;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.