Wonderfeet Kids Museum is located in Rutland, VT. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2021, Wonderfeet Kids Museum employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonderfeet Kids Museum 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 12/2021, Wonderfeet Kids Museum generated $203.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $140.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM FOSTERS CURIOSITY AND EXPLORATION, INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND IGNITES THE IMAGINATION OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM (THE MUSEUM) FOSTERS CURIOSITY AND EXPLORATION, INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND IGNITES THE IMAGINATION OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY. THE MUSEUM OFFERS PROGRAMMING AND ADMISSION TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF RUTLAND COUNTY, WITH A FOCUS ON PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE MUSEUM'S CORE VALUES INCLUDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE: A CARING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT RELEVANT AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING VIBRANT COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND RESOURCES ENERGY BY PLAY AND FUN THE MUSEUM'S PRIMARY GOALS INCLUDE: 1. PROVIDE ENGAGING AND RELEVANT LEARNING EXPERIENCES (INCLUDING EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING) 2. SUPPORT A HEALTHY COMMUNITY THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS 3. DETERMINE SUITABLE GROWTH TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY 4. DEVELOP AND RETAIN STAFF EXCELLENCE 5. GROW DIVERSE AND SUSTAINABLE FUNDING SOURCES THE MUSEUM CAN PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: HANDS-ON STEM OPPORTUNITIES THAT MEET THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. THEMED EVENTS - VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE TWO-HOUR PROGRAMS ALLOW CHILDREN TO BE IMMERSED IN A TOPIC WITH HANDS-ON AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES. HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS - TWO DAYS EACH MONTH. THIS PROGRAM FOCUS ON BUILDING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE ON THE SELECTED TOPIC THROUGH HANDS-ON ENGAGEMENT, EXPLORATION, AND INSTRUCTOR EXPLANATION. AS A MULTI-AGE GROUP, WE WILL ORGANIZE OUR DAY WITH A VARIETY OF WHOLE AND SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES, DIFFERENTIATING BY AGE AND/OR INTEREST WHEN APPROPRIATE. PROGRAMMING WILL EMPHASIZE CONNECTIONS TO VERMONT BOTH PAST AND PRESENT. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR A FIELD TRIP AIMED AT EXPANDING UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE MONTHS TOPIC THROUGH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. EXTENSION IDEAS SUPPLIED TO KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LEARNING AT HOME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danielle Monroe Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $46,000 |
Francesca Bove President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keri Franzoni Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aida Volpone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jody Mcintosh Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martha Rideout Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $85,100 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $48,355 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,455 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $49,194 |
Investment income | $239 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,955 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $203,843 |
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. | $46,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $34,921 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,416 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,952 |
Office expenses | $1,131 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,002 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $4,713 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $140,860 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,903 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $44,753 |
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 | $2,000 |
Total assets | $165,656 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $422 |
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 | $12,980 |
Total liabilities | $13,402 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $152,254 |
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 | $165,656 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wonderfeet Kids Museum has recieved totaling $13,780.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,500 |
United Way Of Rutland County Vermont Inc Rutland, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,280 |
Uncle Larrys Fund Boca Grande, FL PURPOSE: INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS & EVENTS DEDICATED TO THE LIFETIME LOVE OF LEARNING & DISCOVERY FOR CHILDREN. | $500 |
Uncle Larrys Fund Boca Grande, FL PURPOSE: INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS & EVENTS DEDICATED TO THE LIFETIME LOVE OF LEARNING & DISCOVERY FOR CHILDREN. | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Childrens Museum Boston, MA | $60,090,275 | $9,246,217 |
Childrens Museum Of Manhattan New York, NY | $83,018,063 | $10,710,271 |
Brooklyn Childrens Museum Corp Brooklyn, NY | $6,339,704 | $5,454,664 |
Long Island Childrens Museum Garden City, NY | $2,096,939 | $3,658,400 |
Explore & More A Childrens Museum Buffalo, NY | $16,170,645 | $2,361,705 |
Discovery Museums Inc Acton, MA | $11,301,287 | $4,406,909 |
Childrens Museum Of The Arts Inc New York, NY | $3,261,330 | $1,637,679 |
Childrens Museum Of The East End Bridgehampton, NY | $4,796,967 | $1,642,906 |
Staten Island Childrens Museum Staten Island, NY | $3,999,713 | $1,635,056 |
Discovery Center Of The Southern Tier Binghamton, NY | $1,791,660 | $1,101,982 |
The Childrens Museum Of New Hampshire Dover, NH | $3,963,844 | $1,358,909 |
Mid-Hudson Childrens Museum Poughkeepsie, NY | $1,278,994 | $1,306,701 |