Wow Childrens Museum World Of Wonder Ltd

Organization Overview

Wow Childrens Museum World Of Wonder Ltd, operating under the name Wow Children's Museum, is located in Lafayette, CO. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2021, Wow Children's Museum employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wow Children's 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 12/2021, Wow Children's Museum generated $593.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $529.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WOW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ENGAGES ALL FAMILIES IN EDUCATIONAL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND DISCOVERY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WOW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM FEATURES EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO PLAY, EXPLORE AND LEARN IN A WELCOMING COMMUNITY SETTING. EXHIBITS SUCH AS MICRO U, DISCOVERY GARDEN, THE MARKET AND BANK CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S NATURAL INSTINCTS TO LEARN THROUGH DISCOVERY AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY, AND OFFER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG LEARNERS. DROP-IN SCIENCE, ART AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS EXPAND ON THE MUSEUM'S EMPHASIS ON CURIOSITY AND COMMUNITY. WITH THEMES SUCH AS KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE, AFTER-HOURS EVENTS OFFER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT IN WORKING WITH THEIR LITTLE ONES ON ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL AND LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT.


WOW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BRINGS OUR PLAY-BASED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES TO COMMUNITY SITES: SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, LIBRARIES AND OTHERS AROUND BOULDER COUNTY, WITH A PRIORITY ON SERVING SITES THAT REACH LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS COMPLEMENT COLORADO ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES EMBEDDED IN THE MUSEUM'S LEARNING FRAMEWORK, WITHOUT NEEDING TO SECURE SOMETIMES CUMBERSOME TRANSPORTATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joanna Cagan
Executive Di
$76,904
Victoria Johns
President
$0
Emily Fearnow
Vice Preside
$0
Lauren Barthen
Treasurer
$0
Andrew Burch
Secretary
$0
Lynn Andrews
Programming
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $213,119
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$233,361
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $61,699
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$446,480
Total Program Service Revenue$141,712
Investment income $10
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 $5,095
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $593,552

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Wow Childrens Museum World Of Wonder Ltd has recieved totaling $44,283.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Scl Health - Front Range Inc

Broomfield, CO

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,827
Childrens Hospital Colorado

Aurora, CO

PURPOSE: General Program Support

$10,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$5,192
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$2,000
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$500
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