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Hands on Childrens Museum Inc

The Hands On Children's Museum promotes hands-on participatory learning for children of all ages. Encouraging discovery through observation, inquiry, creative construction, role playing, problem solving and free play. …

Arts & Culture Jacksonville, FL EIN: 593450375 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Hands on Childrens Museum Inc

The Hands On Children's Museum serves close to 50,000 children and adults yearly through individual entrances and schools and group visits. The museum is a community resource that reinforces school based learning and understanding through experience. The museum also enables parents, teachers, grandparents and all other adults to interact in a fun and educational environment where learning is achieved through interaction.

Founded
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A52
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

The Hands On Children's Museum promotes hands-on participatory learning for children of all ages. Encouraging discovery through observation, inquiry, creative construction, role playing, problem solving and free play. The museum motivates children to develop their cognitive, physical and social skills.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Hands on Childrens Museum Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hands on Childrens Museum Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Jacksonville, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 593450375. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $345K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hands on Childrens Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 593450375. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Hands on Childrens Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Hands on Childrens Museum Inc is located in Jacksonville, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 8580 Beach Blvd, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Hands on Childrens Museum Inc has $345K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hands on Childrens Museum Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $345K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hands on Childrens Museum Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Hands on Childrens Museum Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Hands On Children's Museum serves close to 50,000 children and adults yearly through individual entrances and schools and group visits. The museum is a community resource that reinforces school based learning and understanding through experience. The museum also enables parents, teachers, grandparents and all other adults to interact in a fun and educational environment where learning is achieved through interaction. Hands on Childrens Museum Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $345K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Hands on Childrens Museum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hands on Childrens Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 593450375, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

PA
Pamela L••••
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 20 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hands on Childrens Museum Inc

What is Hands on Childrens Museum Inc?
Hands on Childrens Museum Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Jacksonville, United States. The Hands On Children's Museum serves close to 50,000 children and adults yearly through individual entrances and schools and group visits. The museum is a community resource that reinforces school based learning and understanding through experience. The museum also enables parents, teachers, grandparents and all other adults to interact in a fun and educational environment where learning is achieved through interaction.
When was Hands on Childrens Museum Inc founded?
Hands on Childrens Museum Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Hands on Childrens Museum Inc?
Pamela Locke serves as Director.
Where is Hands on Childrens Museum Inc located?
Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, United States.
What is Hands on Childrens Museum Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hands on Childrens Museum Inc trustworthy?
Hands on Childrens Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Hands on Childrens Museum Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 593450375.
What is Hands on Childrens Museum Inc's website?
https://handsonchildrensmuseum.org