Wonderworks
- Assets
- $442.8k
- Revenue
- $285.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 06/2005
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 20-2171584
Organization Overview
Wonderworks is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonderworks is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2022, Wonderworks generated $285.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $348.6k during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WONDERWORKS PROVIDES PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WONDERWORKS IS A SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS COURSES IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES ON THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON AND RICE UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES. INCLUDING ANCILLARY COLLEGE ASSISTANCE TO 10-12TH GRADE HOUSTON AREA STUDENTS OF SPECIAL PROMISE AND ABILITY, ESPECIALLY THOSE ECONOMICALLY AND/OR CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED. STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WHILE BEGINNING TO DEVELOP PORTFOLIOS OF WORK THAT WILL AID THEM IN THEIR COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS. IN MOST CASES, INSTRUCTORS HAVE COLLEGE-LEVEL TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND ADVANCED DEGREES IN THE SUBJECT AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Drexel Turner Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $45,042 |
Helene Gould Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anita Garten Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Kelly President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Gross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Ellenzweig Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $82,784 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $94,740 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $177,524 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $107,750 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $285,274 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $47,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,958 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,895 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,476 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,469 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,708 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $139,357 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,992 |
| Information technology | $370 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,099 |
| Travel | $4,907 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,138 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $348,593 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $441,861 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $920 |
| Total assets | $442,781 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,904 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,904 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $439,877 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $442,781 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Wonderworks has recieved totaling $97,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Elkins Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF EXPANDING AND ENHANCING WONDERWORK'S ARTS AND HUMANITIES, AND COLLEGE ACCESS PROJECTS | $50,000 |
Brown Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Brown Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,500 |
Brown Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Firstline Schools Inc New Orleans, LA | $25,158,781 | $60,437,770 |
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New Meridian Corporation Austin, TX | $22,335,966 | $20,374,244 |
Belle Chasse Academy Inc Belle Chasse, LA | $29,416,847 | $17,545,847 |
Village Tech Schools Duncanville, TX | $32,290,922 | $14,785,373 |
Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation San Antonio, TX | $183,646,136 | $8,087,390 |
Leading Educators Inc New Orleans, LA | $10,160,201 | $9,461,961 |
Hispanic Association Of Colleges And Universities San Antonio, TX | $14,909,180 | $14,551,149 |
Passages America Israel Inc Allen, TX | $8,997,691 | $7,060,714 |
Extend-A-Care Inc Austin, TX | $4,350,683 | $9,102,758 |
Educate Girls Austin, TX | $42,960,470 | $14,126,525 |
Evolution Acadamy Richardson, TX | $15,542,643 | $6,925,248 |