Center Of Wonder
- Assets
- $225.1k
- Revenue
- $153.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Jackson, WY
- Founding
- 03/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 65-1315226
Organization Overview
Center Of Wonder is located in Jackson, WY. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center Of Wonder employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center 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 12/2023, Center Of Wonder generated $153.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $236.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Center Of Wonder has awarded 56 individual grants totaling $1,266,920. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ANCHORED IN CURIOSITY AND WONDER, WE SEEK TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE LEADERS BY PROVIDING ENGAGING COMMUNITY SPACES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WONDER LAB: THE WONDER LABS ARE IMPORTANT COMMUNITY SPACES. OUR MAIN WONDERLAB INCLUDES A DIGITAL MEDIA LAB, A MAKER SPACE AND A ROBOTICS LAB, AND BOASTS STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING A CNC ROUTER, A 3-D PRINTER, DIGITAL FILMAKING CAMERAS, AND A DRONE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TETON SCHOOL DISTRICT, WE HAVE OVER 500 STUDENTS INVOLVED IN OUR ROBOTICS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE WONDER INSTITUTE AND THE TETON COUNTY LIBRARY (TCL) HAVE PARTNERED TO CREATE A RECORDING STUDIO, A MEDIA EDITING STATION, AND A WONDER LAB MAKER SPACE AT TCL. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ALLOW THE WONDER INSTITUTE TO INCREASE OUR REACH AND ACCESSIBILITY.
CIVIC OUTREACH: WONDER INSTITUTE OFFERS FREE ENGAGING AND EFFECTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING LIVE AND VIRTUAL SPEAKER PROGRAMS, THE WE THE PEOPLE CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND THE NATIONAL STOCK MARKET GAME.
TETON COUNTY MODEL UNITED NATIONS: WE FACILITATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM SIMULATION, ENABLING STUDENTS TO PLAY THE ROLE OF DIPLOMATS FROM COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE WITH THE AIM OF PASSING RESOLUTIONS ON PRESSING GLOBAL ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Veronica Silberberg Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Gary Silberberg Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Grace Hartman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Kehr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Broughton Coburn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Faupel Director Through 3/23 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $147,094 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $147,094 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,336 |
| 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 | $153,430 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,639 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,500 |
| 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 | $113,750 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,407 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,818 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,350 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,375 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,922 |
| 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 | $2,118 |
| Insurance | $3,614 |
| All other expenses | $186 |
| Total functional expenses | $236,765 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,792 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $208,325 |
| 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 | $625 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $225,120 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $350 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $350 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $224,770 |
| 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 | $225,120 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center Of Wonder has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FUND FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PURPOSE: JH Robobroncs | $10,000 |
WYOMING STARGAZING PURPOSE: JEDI in STEM | $10,000 |