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EIN 26-3715029

Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Christiansburg
State
Virginia
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Wonder Universe A Children's Museum fosters curiosity and creativity in children through the exploration of science, technology, the arts, and regional heritage. Capital funds are invested towards their mission by constantly improving their program offerings. They currently have exhibits classified as leasehold improvements which account for depreciation expenses. Wonder Universe is located in Christiansburg, VA.
Also known as...
Blacksburg Children's Museum
Total revenues
$195,056
2022
Total expenses
$269,099
2022
Total assets
$439,030
2022
Num. employees
16
2022

Program areas at Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

As A learning playground, the Blacksburg Children's Museum is devoted to nurturing the curiousity and creativity of children through the exploration of science, technology, the arts, and regional heritage.
Capital funds spent towards program/mission in regards to changes in organization location current expenses include depreciation on exhibits that are classified as leasehold improvements

Who funds Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Jals Family FoundationGeneral Support for Organization$2,500
Ge FoundationMatching Gifts$250
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$7

Personnel at Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Shelby KoninckxExecutive Director
Amy N.Operations Manager
Amanda BradleyHuman Resource Manager$0
Sarah B.Assistant Manager and Sunday "third Key
Sarah NucciPast Executive Director
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$108,349
Program services$86,696
Investment income and dividends$11
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$195,056

Form 990s for Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-07-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2019-122020-10-23990View PDF
2018-122019-12-05990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990EZView PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Maine Discovery MuseumBangor, ME$727,580
Children's Museum of FindlayFindlay, OH$276,619
Virginia Discovery MuseumCharlottesville, VA$919,579
Wise Wonders Childrens MuseumBillings, MT$295,325
Jackson Hole Childrens MuseumJackson, WY$743,243
Explore Children's Museum of Sun PrairieSun Prairie, WI$382,659
Wilmington Children's MuseumWilmington, NC$952,830
Bucks County Children's MuseumNew Hope, PA$503,175
Children's Museum of IllinoisDecatur, IL$858,598
Children's Museum of Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI$584,136
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Jals Family Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from The Jals Family Foundation
August 15, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 4, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
782 New River Rd 812
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Metro area
Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA
County
Montgomery County, VA
Website URL
wonderuniverse.org/ 
Phone
(540) 200-8231
IRS details
EIN
26-3715029
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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