Wonderworks is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonderworks 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 08/2024, Wonderworks generated $344.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $401.5k during the year ending 08/2024. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WONDERWORKS PROVIDES PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WONDERWORKS IS A SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS COURSES IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES ON THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON AND RICE UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES. INCLUDING ANCILLARY COLLEGE ASSISTANCE TO 10-12TH GRADE HOUSTON AREA STUDENTS OF SPECIAL PROMISE AND ABILITY, ESPECIALLY THOSE ECONOMICALLY AND/OR CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED. STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WHILE BEGINNING TO DEVELOP PORTFOLIOS OF WORK THAT WILL AID THEM IN THEIR COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS. IN MOST CASES, INSTRUCTORS HAVE COLLEGE-LEVEL TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND ADVANCED DEGREES IN THE SUBJECT AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lynn Kelly President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darryl Wade Anderson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anita Garten Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Drake Gross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Adams Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Adele Howell Bentsen Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $79,159 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $93,400 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $172,559 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $171,500 |
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 | $344,059 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $80,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,133 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,013 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $48,361 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,678 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,558 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,014 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,844 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,943 |
Travel | $1,192 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,260 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $401,512 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $430,843 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $920 |
Total assets | $481,763 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $507 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $507 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $481,256 |
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 | $481,763 |