Longview World Of Wonders is located in Longview, TX. The organization was established in 2012. 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 09/2023, Longview World Of Wonders employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Longview World Of Wonders 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 09/2023, Longview World Of Wonders generated $517.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $452.0k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LONGVIEW WORLD OF WONDERS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SEEKING TO INSPIRE A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING BY GIVING CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMAGINE, CREATE AND EXPLORE IN A HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMAGINE, CREATE AND EXPLORE AT A HANDS-ON DISCOVERY CENTER.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Greenwaldt Director  | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 | 
Paul Guidroz Parlimentarian  | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 | 
Anna Crain Director  | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 | 
Rhonda Bullard President  | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 | 
Dustin Drueckhammer Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 | 
Lisa Yarbrough Director  | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $51,946 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $20,880 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,082 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,946 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $94,908 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $188,371 | 
| Investment income | $1,908 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $228,267 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,797 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $517,251 | 
| 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. | $12,932 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,526 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $159,025 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $13,420 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,422 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $16,593 | 
| Office expenses | $12,326 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $23,780 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $6,196 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $136,913 | 
| Insurance | $8,761 | 
| All other expenses | $5,827 | 
| Total functional expenses | $452,007 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $475,154 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| 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 | $23,838 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,433,752 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,932,744 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,059 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $176,865 | 
| 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 | $105,051 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $309,975 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,572,923 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $49,846 | 
| 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 | $1,932,744 |