Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum is located in The Dalles, OR. The organization was established in 1977. 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, Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonder Works - A 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 12/2021, Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum generated $60.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $70.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY, AND WONDER THROUGH OPEN-ENDED PLAY AND EXPLORATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION HAD MEMBER AND GUEST VISITS TO THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM THROUHOUT THE YEAR WITH 20 DISTINCT VOLUNTEERS HELPING TO ENSURE MISSION'S SUCCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karly Aparicio President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Siobhan O'halloran Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nicole Biechler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelsey Fork Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Bowen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $42,942 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,634 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,576 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,190 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $60,766 |
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 | $14,146 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $350 |
Payroll taxes | $1,587 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,738 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,220 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,461 |
Office expenses | $2,087 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,912 |
Travel | $125 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,515 |
Insurance | $3,209 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $70,410 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,094 |
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 | $247,365 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $266,459 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $531 |
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 | $17,900 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $18,431 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $248,028 |
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 | $266,459 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $31,809.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring | $30,000 |
Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,740 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $69 |
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