Brooklyn Children's Museum Corporation

Brooklyn, NY · Founded 1899

Educational museum creating interactive exhibits and programs for children and families

Primary audience
Youth
Work area
Youth Development
Topic
Character Building
Contact
Stephanie H Wilchfort
Website Contact

About Organization

Brooklyn Children's Museum engages young visitors through hands-on exhibits exploring art, science, and world cultures. Located in Brooklyn, NY, the museum operates with $6.7 million in annual revenue and 96 employees, serving families since 1899.

What They Focus On

Character Development

Building leadership skills and positive values in young people

Mentorship

Connecting youth with caring adults and role models

Community Engagement

Fostering civic participation and service learning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$6.7M

+22.9% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$5.6M

+28.9% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$6.4M

+0.7% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

96

-23.2% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $6,705,945 $5,648,010 $6,384,198 96
2020 $5,454,664 $4,382,015 $6,339,704 125
2019 $5,779,819 $5,371,835 $5,074,218 136
2018 $5,351,552 $5,710,662 $4,896,982 144
2017 $6,827,268 $5,076,742 $4,680,845 141

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Program Development

    Designing activities that build character and life skills

  • 02

    Youth Engagement

    Recruiting and enrolling young people in programs

  • 03

    Mentoring

    Matching youth with trained adult volunteers and staff

  • 04

    Impact Evaluation

    Measuring outcomes and program effectiveness over time

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Brooklyn Children's Museum Corporation

Youth Development

Building character and life skills through structured programs

Mentorship

Connecting young people with caring adult mentors

Community Service

Engaging youth in service projects and civic participation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Brooklyn Children's Museum Corporation.

Michael G. Williams

Michael G. Williams

Executive Vice President and COO
Gennadyi Gurman

Gennadyi Gurman

Director of Exhibits
Dylan House

Dylan House

Director of Public Programs
Kaylynn Mayo

Kaylynn Mayo

Director of Education
Morgan Vickers

Morgan Vickers

Director of Special Events and Community Affairs
SH

Stephanie H Wilchfort

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $214,115
AE

Atiba Edwards

President and CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $153,766
EM

Ex-Officio Members

Zohran K. Mamdani, Mayor
BE

Board Emeriti

Dr. Una S. T. Clarke
VE

Visitor Experience

Jackie Brettschneider, Manager

Milestones

1899

Organization Founded

1899

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1911

Early Expansion

1911

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1962

Significant Growth

1962

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

HE
Hana Elwell Director 40.00 hrs/week · $102,063
AS
Akhlagh Sanam Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
AD
Auger-Dominguez Daisy Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
BO
Basu-Leon Olivia Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
BC
Baylor Corey Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
BP
Bhandari Prabha Sipi Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
BM
Blair Milovan Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
CB
Campbell Bonnie Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
DD
Dixon Drew Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
EP
Einhorn Peggi Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
FM
Frazier Michael Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
FA
Freed Adam Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
FC
Frodella Cristin Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
FD
Futrell Darian Secretary 3.00 hrs/week
GF
Golen Frederic Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
HA
Hess Adam Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
HK
Hunt Kristina Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
KA
Karp Anne Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
KC
Kennedy Conor Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
KH
Khalid Humayun Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
KN
Khan Noorain Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
KL
Kwon Larry Treasurer 3.00 hrs/week
LT
Levy-Odom Tanya Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
MC
McLaughlin Cindy Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
MJ
Moore Justin Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
NA
Nichols Amanda Chair 3.00 hrs/week
OS
O'Neal Sean Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
RJ
Rolon Jose Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
SG
Sampas George Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
SJ
Sinclair Jim Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
SR
Singh Rashmi Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
SN
Stewart Niles Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
TA
Tribelli Angela Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
VS
Volckhausen Sharon Trustee 3.00 hrs/week
WM
Williams Malcolm Vice Chair 3.00 hrs/week
ZA
Zimmerman Alycia Trustee 3.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$535K

Highest Paid

$240K

Stephanie H Wilchfort

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Stephanie H Wilchfort CEO $214,115 $26,270 $240,385 40
Atiba Edwards COO $153,766 $10,873 $164,639 40
Hana Elwell Director $102,063 $27,998 $130,061 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$150K

Subsidy Cost

$13K

9% of loan

Loan Count

1

Loan Details

$150,000
Subsidy: $13,380
Date Nov 10, 2020
Location Brooklyn, NY
Borrower BROOKLYN CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORP

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$76K Grants Received
4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$40K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$19K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$10K
TN
The New York Community Trust
$7K
American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Charities Aid Foundation America The New York Community Trust
American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Charities Aid Foundation America The New York Community Trust

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$50K Total Obligated
$50K Total Amount
1 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
NEA 1940380-44-26 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2025-2026 $50,000

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Brooklyn Children's Museum Corporation

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(718) 735-4400

Social

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145 Brooklyn Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213