Wondertrek Childrens Museum is located in Brainerd, MN. The organization was established in 2019. 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 06/2023, Wondertrek Childrens Museum employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wondertrek Childrens 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 06/2023, Wondertrek Childrens Museum generated $378.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $346.4k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
WONDERTREK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND ITS PARTNERS ENVISION A MORE VIBRANT AND CONNECTED REGION BECAUSE ALL CHILDREN ENJOY THE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND WELL-BEING THEY NEED TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WONDERTREK BRINGS TOGETHER THE REGION'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SHARED EXPERIENCES THAT ARE GROUNDED LOCALLY AND OPEN TO THE WIDER WORLD. DYNAMIC, MATERIAL-RICH ENVIRONMENTS, EXHIBITS, EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS ENGAGE CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF PLAY AND THE WONDER OF LEARNING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peter Olson President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $54,760 |
Chuck Albrecht Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Drange Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ellen Haglin Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Killian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laine Larson 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 | $175,664 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $175,664 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $202,805 |
Investment income | $359 |
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 | $378,828 |
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 | $133,764 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,855 |
Fees for services: Management | $120,917 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,043 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,293 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,344 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,759 |
Office expenses | $7,261 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,800 |
Travel | $8,571 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $497 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,777 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $346,378 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $120,914 |
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 | $20,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $400 |
Total assets | $141,314 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $17,086 |
Total liabilities | $17,086 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,228 |
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 | $141,314 |