Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc 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 12/2022, Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc generated $295.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $309.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 4 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
ENGAGING CURIOUS CREATIVE AND SCIENTIFIC MINDS IN A PLAYFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTAL FOR ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE EXHIBITS THAT ARE INTERACTIVE AND TEACHING REAL WORLD SKILLS THAT CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH
WISE WONDERS PROVIDED WEEKLY PROGRAMMING AND VIDEOS FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS RELATED TO SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH ACTIVITIES. SOME TOPICS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR HAVE INCLUDED GEOLOGY PHYSICS OR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION. HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSES LEGO REBOTICS PROGRAM AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM RELATED TO WEEKLY PROGRAMMING.
PROVIDED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH SUMMER CAMP TO MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lucas Forcella President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Whitney Oden Vice-President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Kelly Grauman Treasurer | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Allison Rentz Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ashley Erb Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Carrie Sullivan Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $62,556 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $44,564 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,874 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,101 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $134,994 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $160,202 |
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 | $129 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $295,325 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $103,942 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,064 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $299 |
Office expenses | $20,764 |
Information technology | $5,311 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $79,704 |
Travel | $769 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $479 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,339 |
All other expenses | $4,048 |
Total functional expenses | $309,388 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $167,989 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,750 |
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 | $535 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $80,083 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $258,357 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,127 |
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 | $30,127 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,353 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $39,877 |
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 | $258,357 |
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