Wonderlust Productions is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wonderlust Productions employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonderlust Productions 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 12/2022, Wonderlust Productions generated $218.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $229.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WONDERLUST PRODUCTIONS ACTIVATES IMAGINATION AND ILLUMINATES COMMUNITY STORIES TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE WORLD. WE ARE A MULTICULTURAL, MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENSEMBLE OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS THAT COLLABORATES DIRECTLY WITH DIVERSE LOCAL COMMUNITIES - THOSE WHO ARE ESSENTIAL TO SOCIETY BUT WHOS STORIES ARE OFTEN IGNORED OR MISUNDERSTOOD - TO FORGE NEW WAYS OF SEEING OUR COMMON EXPERIENCES BY CREATING NEW ART THAT TRANSFORMS THE PAST INTO A BETTER FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCTION OF PLAYS, VIDEOS, AND BOOKS BASED ON COMMUNITY STORIES FOCUSED ON MINNESOTA'S INCARCERATION SYSTEM, AND AMBIGUOUS LOSS AND GRIEF.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan Berks Board Member And Co-Artistic Director | Officer | 32 | $41,500 |
Leah Cooper Board Member And Co-Artistic Director | Officer | 32 | $41,500 |
Mary Beidler Gearen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Tan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Livingston Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lacey Mamak Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $50,902 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $131,725 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $699 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $182,627 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $31,942 |
| Investment income | $1,205 |
| 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 | $2,407 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $218,181 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $83,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,450 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $39,014 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,577 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,950 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,033 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $9,050 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,807 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,861 |
| Office expenses | $7,261 |
| Information technology | $1,288 |
| Royalties | $84 |
| Occupancy | $19,677 |
| Travel | $2,716 |
| 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 | $1,857 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $229,142 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,676 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,702 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,338 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,270 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,544 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $146,530 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,483 |
| 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 | $2,520 |
| Total liabilities | $4,003 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $89,527 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,000 |
| 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 | $146,530 |