The Works is located in Bloomington, MN. The organization was established in 1987. 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. As of 09/2023, Works employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Works 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 09/2023, Works generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WORKS' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS, ENGINEERS, AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS. THE WORKS MUSEUM CREATES FUN AND INSPIRING HANDS-ON ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAMS VIA MUSEUM EXHIBITS FOR PUBLIC AND GROUPS, WORKSHOPS ON AND OFF-SITE, CAMPS AND CLASSES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jill Measells CEO | Officer | 40 | $134,582 |
Komal Bansal Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Cameli Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jazmine Darden Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carolina Dufault Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brianne Gregory Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $16,118 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $633,582 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $649,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $672,355 |
Investment income | $16,625 |
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 | $1,343,762 |
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. | $134,582 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,104 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $601,995 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,038 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $56,004 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $56,666 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,320 |
Office expenses | $19,553 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $253,403 |
Travel | $17,228 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,240 |
Insurance | $13,873 |
All other expenses | $4,073 |
Total functional expenses | $1,302,574 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $189,406 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $627,731 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $20,353 |
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 | $17,429 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $502,513 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,782,670 |
Total assets | $3,140,102 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $127,773 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,839,925 |
Total liabilities | $2,117,698 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $764,554 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $257,850 |
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 | $3,140,102 |