Schoolhouse Of Wonder is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Schoolhouse Of Wonder employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Schoolhouse Of Wonder 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, Schoolhouse Of Wonder generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $977.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER CREATES KIND, CURIOUS, AND CONFIDENT KIDS THROUGH NATURE-BASED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAMPS: AWARD-WINNING, YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR DAY CAMPS WITH AREAS OF FOCUS THAT INCLUDE NATURE EXPLORATION AND NATURALIST SKILLS, GAMES, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND MENTORING KIND, CURIOUS, AND CONFIDENT KIDS. 3,434 CAMP SEATS WERE FILLED BETWEEN JANUARY-DECEMBER 2022.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: OPPORTUNITIES FOR 13-17 YEAR OLDS TO DISCOVER THEIR OWN LEADERSHIP STYLE AND PRACTICE NECESSARY LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN OUR AWARD-WINNING OUTDOOR DAY CAMPS. SKILL BUILDING OCCURS THROUGH THE CREATION OF INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS, REAL TIME FEEDBACK, AND A WEEKLY COACHING SESSION WITH SENIOR STAFF TO ASSESS INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS. DURING 2022, WE HAD 284 WEEK-LONG TRAINING EXPERIENCES FOR 13-15 YEAR OLDS, AND 26 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR 16-17 YEAR OLDS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Tonker CEO | Officer | 40 | $74,220 |
Renee Strnad Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jen Costanza Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Paul Mosca Fmr Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Murchison Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Wallace Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| 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 | $24,542 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,542 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,059,402 |
| Investment income | $4,104 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$183 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,589 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,097,709 |
| 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. | $91,679 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,324 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $621,073 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,879 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,453 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $59 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,298 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $304 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,267 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,980 |
| Office expenses | $23,428 |
| Information technology | $20,285 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,744 |
| Travel | $60 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,044 |
| Interest | -$196 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,057 |
| Insurance | $25,525 |
| All other expenses | $3,074 |
| Total functional expenses | $977,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,123 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $559,493 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,082 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,464 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,714 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,052 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,722 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,650 |
| Other assets | $2,503 |
| Total assets | $635,303 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,123 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $31,995 |
| 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 | $144,279 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $228,397 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $369,879 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,027 |
| 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 | $635,303 |