Schoolhouse Of Wonder is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Schoolhouse Of Wonder employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Schoolhouse Of Wonder 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, Schoolhouse Of Wonder generated $796.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $585.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER CREATES KIND, CURIOUS, AND CONFIDENT KIDS THROUGH NATURE-BASED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAMPS: AWARD-WINNING, YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR DAY CAMPS WITH AREAS OF FOCUS THAT INCLUDE NATURE EXPLORATION AND NATURALIST SKILLS, GAMES, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND MENTORING KIND, CURIOUS, AND CONFIDENT KIDS. 1,454 CAMP SEATS WERE FILLED BETWEEN JUNE - DECEMBER 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Wendy Tonker CEO | Officer | 40 | $66,028 |
Daniel Paul Mosca Interim Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Renee Strand Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Murchison Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Costanza Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Wallace Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $243,510 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,507 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $255,017 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $539,100 |
Investment income | $2,009 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$280 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $628 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $796,474 |
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. | $76,243 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,243 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $340,545 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,607 |
Payroll taxes | $35,121 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $268 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,394 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $316 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,003 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,275 |
Office expenses | $31,313 |
Information technology | $11,550 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,435 |
Travel | -$23 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34 |
Interest | $1,526 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,757 |
Insurance | $6,671 |
All other expenses | $415 |
Total functional expenses | $585,859 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $759,223 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,083 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $87,499 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $6,507 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,956 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $756 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,722 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,300 |
Other assets | $3,898 |
Total assets | $906,944 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,753 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $414,395 |
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 | $166,976 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $615,124 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $231,923 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $59,897 |
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 | $906,944 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Schoolhouse Of Wonder has recieved totaling $14,888.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Triangle Community Foundation Durham, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $14,888 |
Beg. Balance | $29,704 |
Earnings | $3,324 |
Admin Expense | $316 |
Ending Balance | $32,712 |
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