BALTIMORE CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC
Mission Statement
The mission of Port Discovery Children’s Museum is to connect purposeful play and learning. The Museum provides play-to-learn experiences that ignite imagination and nurture growth. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families by providing innovative public exhibits, performances, and activities; offering on-site and outreach programs to respond to community needs; and serving as a vital, alternative educational resource for schools, teachers, and families. Each year, Port Discovery serves approximately 265,000 visitors, comprised of children from birth to age 10 and their families, caregivers, and teachers. Emphasis is placed on children and families from underserved communities, children with disabilities, and supporting the adults in children’s lives by sharing information on childhood development, parenting, and teaching through play. Port Discovery provides a safe, invigorating, nurturing, and playful environment where children and families learn together. Our five key educational initiatives are: Creative Arts & Culture, Early Childhood, STEM Learning, Financial Literacy, and Healthy Families: Healthy Communities.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
78.7% | 77.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
14.2% | 14.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
7.1% | 5.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
1329.5% | 302.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
45.4 mo | 15.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
10.3% | 11.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
67.3% | 70.6% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
35.9% | 0.9% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.7M | $6.2M | $23.5M | 78.7% | 91 |
| 2023 | $7.2M | $5.8M | $19.3M | 74.6% | 104 |
| 2022 | $4.9M | $5.3M | N/A | — | 96 |
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