Mission Statement:
Our mission is to actively engage families in hands-on discovery. Our vision is to inspire all to become the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers!
Top Funding Sources:
Admissions & Educational Programs: 35%
Memberships: 16%
Grants & Sponsorships: 37%
Fundraisers: 7%
Contributions: 5%
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1983
EMPLOYEES: 20
ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,628,800
Service Locations:
CMNH serves almost 100,000 children and families annually from nearly every NH town and beyond!
Contact:
Monique Deforge
Director of Development and Community Engagement
6 Washington St.
Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002
monique@childrens-museum.org
www.childrens-museum.org
The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (CMNH) houses 23 permanent exhibits and offers a portfolio of quality programs that focus on play-based learning, STEAM subjects, performing and visual arts, literacy, and emotional well-being as well as field trips and outreach programs for rural and underserved schools. In 2026 the Museum will continue to serve as a trusted resource to support the healthy development and well-being of children. This includes supporting families and child care providers during the child care crisis with new drop-in programs as well as providing education and resources for public libraries and family resource centers throughout the state. CMNH is committed to being accessible for all children and welcomes nearly 20% of visitors via free or reduced admission programs designed to reach children from families in financial need or facing other difficult circumstances. This year, CMNH is establishing an endowment to provide continuing support for Access & Inclusion programs. Also in 2026 the Museum will be installing our largest exhibit to-date: a custom-designed Luckey Climber! This two-story architectural climbing sculpture will attract new audiences to NH and provide children with a unique movement experience that builds confidence and engages them in collaboration and safe risk-taking, while bolstering our earned revenue.
CMNH fundraisers help underwrite our discounts for underserved children and include a car or cash raffle each spring, adult nights and special events for families. Sponsorships are available and keep events affordable for families.
CMNH depends upon contributions from individual donors, area businesses and foundations for on average 40% of our annual budget. One-time and recurring donations can be made on our website, as well as allocations from donor-advised funds or securities. In 2026 and 2027 CMNH also has tax credits available for purchase to support the new Climber exhibit. The tax credit program allows a business to easily invest their tax dollars in local projects while offsetting their NH taxes; details are available on our website.
We welcome individual volunteers as well as corporate groups looking to give back in a fun environment! Our volunteers contribute their time and talents as members of our board of directors, during Museum events and for special projects all year long. We love welcoming you into our space and appreciate your support!
Derek Romano
Chair
Fidelity Investments
Kat Gemmecke
Vice Chair
Boulos Company
Kathleen Chase
Treasurer
Artel Video Systems
Alexandra Horne
Secretary
Ellavation Education
Will Baker
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
Ryan Coburn
Guyton-Forge
Jake Erricolo
Bangor Savings Bank
Brian Garrett
McLane Middleton
Stacey Hunter
Convenient MD
Brendan Licata
Grant Thornton
Kelly Mangum
Spencer Thomas
Crystal Richardson
Service Credit Union
Nathania Sitiwatjana
TD Bank
Ryan Thompson
HubSpot
Charitable Giving GuideThis profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.
To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.
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