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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joanna Cagan Executive Di | Trustee | 1.57 | $76,904 |
Victoria Johns President | Officer | 1.57 | $0 |
Emily Fearnow Vice Preside | Officer | 1.57 | $0 |
Lauren Barthen Treasurer | Officer | 1.57 | $0 |
Andrew Burch Secretary | Officer | 1.57 | $0 |
Lynn Andrews Programming | Trustee | 1.57 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $76,905 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,998 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $168,120 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $21,301 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,634 |
Office expenses | $4,452 |
Information technology | $10,992 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $914 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,420 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $74,347 |
Insurance | $4,485 |
All other expenses | $48,589 |
Total functional expenses | $529,444 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $246,962 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $2,240 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $189,667 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $438,869 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,207 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $36,163 |
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 | $114,185 |
Total liabilities | $171,555 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $267,314 |
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 | $438,869 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Wow Childrens Museum World Of Wonder Ltd has recieved totaling $44,283.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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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