Morgans Wonderland is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morgans Wonderland 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 12/2023, Morgans Wonderland generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.5%) per year over the past 9 years. 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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MORGAN'S WONDERLAND OWNS, MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THE SPECIAL NEEDS PARK IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. IT HAS OVER 25 ACRES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MORGAN'S WONDERLAND, THE WORLD'S FIRST THEME PARK DESIGNED WITH SPECIAL-NEEDS INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN MIND AND BUILT FOR EVERYONE'S ENJOYMENT, ENCOMPASSES OVER 25 ACRES IN NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO IN A FORMER LIMESTONE QUARRY. SINCE IT OPENED IN 2010, THE PARK HAS WELCOMED APPROXIMATELY A MILLION GUESTS FROM ALL 50 STATES AND 65 OTHER COUNTRIES. SEE SCHEDULE O.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon V Hartman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 | 
| Margaret M Hartman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Berto Guerra Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| James T Hill Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Joe Mckinney Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Rolando Pablos Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Furniture Concepts Furniture | 12/30/21 | $299,523 | 
| Keck Electric Electrical | 12/30/21 | $272,131 | 
| Stalwart Contracting Llc Construction | 12/30/21 | $2,526,336 | 
| Green Acres Landscaping | 12/30/21 | $598,766 | 
| Sacc Inc Construction | 12/30/21 | $428,237 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,313,286 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,313,286 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,522,816 | 
| Investment income | $4,919 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $266,044 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $104,728 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $501,394 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $3,715,146 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,072 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $2,250,000 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $6,209 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| 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 | $1,361,870 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $3,686,923 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,238 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,876 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,638,922 | 
| 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 | $26,559,293 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $33,232,329 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,524,845 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $105,047 | 
| 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 | $2,629,892 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,066,053 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,536,384 | 
| 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 | $33,232,329 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Morgans Wonderland has awarded $41,971,107 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| THE MULTI-ASSISTANCE CENTER AT MORGAN'S WONDERLAND PURPOSE: BUILDING FOR THE MAC | $74,809 | 
| MORGAN'S WONDERLAND CAMP PURPOSE: BUILDING FOR THE CAMP | $25,912,556 | 
| MORGAN'S INCLUSION INITIATIVE PURPOSE: Restricted Funds | $15,983,742 |