Wonderscope Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1989. As of 12/2023, Wonderscope Inc employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonderscope 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 12/2023, Wonderscope Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.7% per year over the past 9 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
TO SPARK A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL AND UNITING POWER OF PLAY, WITH A VISION THAT WONDERSCOPE IS APPRECIATED AS A COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PROVIDING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH THE CHANCE TO BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO SPARK A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL AND UNITING POWER OF PLAY. WONDERSCOPE PROVIDES FUN, HANDS-ON, DYNAMIC EXHIBITS CREATED AROUND THE CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES UP TO THE AGES OF 10-12 YEARS. WONDERSCOPE IS A COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Roxane Hill Executive Director | 40 | $103,994 | |
Adrienne Haynes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Angie Grant Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Williams Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dane Stangler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katrina Smeltzer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $456,841 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,040,721 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,497,562 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,214,740 |
Investment income | $2,111 |
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 | $9,632 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,724,065 |
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. | $103,994 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,420 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,113,018 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $74,054 |
Payroll taxes | $99,382 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,369 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,522 |
Office expenses | $22,595 |
Information technology | $7,303 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $113,168 |
Travel | $8,697 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $91,222 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $501,122 |
Insurance | $38,333 |
All other expenses | $229,967 |
Total functional expenses | $2,809,882 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $239,447 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $101,750 |
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 | $11,609 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,093,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,446,522 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,413 |
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 | $344,497 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $415,910 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,721,484 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $309,128 |
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 | $13,446,522 |
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