W Foundation is located in Novato, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (U11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. W Foundation 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, W Foundation generated $28.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOSTER HUMANITARIAN, CULTURAL, & SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVORS BY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT EDUCATE AND PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGEERING, MATHEMATHICS & ECONOMICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OPERATES "THE SPACE STATION" WHICH IS A SPACE MUSEUM FOCUSED ON EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE EXCITING HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION. THIS "HANDS-ON" SPACE MUSEUM GIVES VISITORS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO TOUCH AND HOLD SPACE FLOWN ARTIFACTS. VISITORS CAN TRY ON COSMONAUT SPACE GLOVES, WEAR PROTOTYPE SPACE HELMETS, SIT IN A SPACE CRAFT SEAT AND STOMP AROUND IN MOON DUST. THE MUSEUM ALSO CONTAINS ITEMS ORIGINAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE A LUNAR MODULE ENGINE BELL,SPACE SUITS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER SPACE ARTIFACTS. NASA ASTRONAUTS ATTEND THE EVENT TO EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATION.
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES AND EVENTS REPLATED TO THE APOLLO EXHIBIT AT THE USS HORNET MUSEUM WHICH EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE ASPECTS OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHT AND THE INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF ALL SCIENCES. THE GEMINI BOILER PLATE TEST SPLASHDOWN MODULE IS ON LOAN AT THE USS HORNET. ASSETS ARE ALSO ON DISPLAY AT THE CHABOT SPACE SCIENCE CENTER. ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE USE OF ASSETS IS VALUED AT $48,000.
THE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FINANCE IS SUPPORTED BY THE W FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF MATH/ECONOMICS. ASSETS ON DISPLAY AT THE MUSEUMS INCLUDE AN EDISON TICKER TAPE, STOCK CERTIFICATES SIGNED BY JOHN ROCKEFELLER, AND COLONIAL REAL ESTATE DEEDS. ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THESE OF ASSETS IS VALUED AT $14,400.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Valerie Bunnell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Wreyford Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth G Winans Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Arlene K Mose Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James S Wreyford Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Annis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,300 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,300 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $28,301 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,532 |
Travel | $143 |
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 | $910 |
All other expenses | $485 |
Total functional expenses | $43,086 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,303 |
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 | $610,833 |
Total assets | $619,136 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $945 |
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 | $14,971 |
Total liabilities | $15,916 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $603,220 |
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 | $619,136 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that W Foundation has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Wreyford Family Foundation Marble Falls, TX PURPOSE: SPACE EXPLORATION EDUCATION | $25,000 |
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Academy Of Science And Engineering Las Vegas, NV | $203,617 | $0 |
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