Wonderbound is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A63) the organization is classified as: Ballet, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Wonderbound employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonderbound 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 07/2023, Wonderbound generated $5.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 8 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:
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WONDERBOUND USES DANCE TO DEEPEN HUMANKIND'S COMMON BOND THROUGH UNCOMMON ENDEAVORS OF DISCOVERY AND CREATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEASON PRODUCTIONS: WONDERBOUND OFFERS ITS COMMUNITY FOUR INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS EVERY SEASON. ANNUALLY, THESE PRODUCTIONS SERVE OVER 8,000 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF CONSTITUENCIES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE TICKETS TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. COMPRISED OF TWELVE EXEMPLARY DANCERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WONDERBOUND IS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORIGINAL ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES THAT ARE ARTISTICALLY RICH AND HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE. WONDERBOUND'S DANCERS ARE ALL PAID EQUALLY AT $950 PER WEEK WITH A 39-WEEK ANNUAL CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ALL ITS EMPLOYEES AND COVERS 95% OF THE COST.FURTHER, WONDERBOUND HAS BEEN GRANTED ENTERPRISE ZONE STATUS BY THE STATE OF COLORADO FOR CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS. THIS STATUS PROVIDES DONORS TO WONDERBOUND'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WITH A STATE TAX CREDIT OF 25% FOR CASH DONATIONS AND A STATE TAX CREDIT OF 12.5% FOR STOCK DONATIONS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: DURING ITS 2022-2023 SEASON, WONDERBOUND IMPLEMENTED A NEW PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO DANCE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN SEWALL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AN INCLUSIVE PRESCHOOL, AT WELLPOWER. FOUNDED IN 1989, WELLPOWER PROVIDES THE LARGEST VOLUME OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN COLORADO AND IS A PLACE FOR RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, AND WELL-BEING, KNOWN NATIONALLY AS A MODEL FOR INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE CARE. SEWALL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WELLPOWER AND PROVIDES EARLY EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AGES 2.5-5; MANY OF WHOM ARE NEUROTYPICAL AND NEURODIVERSE (HAVING MENTAL HEALTH OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES).GEOGRAPHICALLY, WONDERBOUND AND WELLPOWER ARE LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER AT JUST .8 MILES AWAY, AND THIS PROXIMITY FACILITATES OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE ARTS ACCESS. WONDERBOUND'S NEW INITIATIVE WITH SEAWALL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND WELLPOWER, TITLED WONDERWELL, INCLUDES DANCE PROGRAMMING THAT IS PROVIDED WEEKLY ONSITE AT WELLPOWER'S DAHLIA CAMPUS LOCATION BY WONDERBOUND'S REGISTERED DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPIST. THE PROGRAM USES PSYCHOTHERAPY AND DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY TO DEVELOP RESILIENCY, CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK, AND GENEROSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Wolf Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Angela Byrd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Anthony Aragon Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Chuck Bloser Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kelley Bergmann Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Suzanne Cain Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,220,584 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,118,232 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,297 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,338,816 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $345,318 |
Investment income | $2,205 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$16,075 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,670,264 |
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. | $171,450 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,271 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $798,706 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $109,569 |
Payroll taxes | $96,803 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,221 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,907 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,577 |
Advertising and promotion | $704 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $163,907 |
Travel | $663 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $152,251 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $151,247 |
Insurance | $20,123 |
All other expenses | $11,501 |
Total functional expenses | $1,920,439 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $391,517 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $185,201 |
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 | $31,188 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,587,603 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $123,958 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,319,467 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,079 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $168,957 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $325,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,568,698 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $400,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,510,734 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,786,791 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,942 |
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 | $8,319,467 |