EIN 65-1315226

Wonder Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Jackson
State
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Wonder Institute empowers creative leaders with community spaces, innovative programming, and free education through its Wonder Lab and civic outreach.
Also known as...
Center of Wonder
Total revenues
$153,430
2023
Total expenses
$236,765
2023
Total assets
$225,120
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Wonder Institute

THE WONDER LAB: The Wonder Labs are important community spaces. Our main WonderLab includes a digital media lab, a maker space and a robotics lab, and boasts state of the art equipment, including a CNC Router, a 3-D printer, digital filmaking cameras, and a drone. In partnership with the Teton School District, we have over 500 students involved in our robotics program. In addition, the Wonder Institute and the Teton County Library (TCL) have partnered to create a recording studio, a media editing station, and a Wonder Lab maker space at TCL. These partnerships allow the Wonder Institute to increase our reach and accessibility.
TETON COUNTY MODEL UNITED NATIONS: We facilitate high school student participation in the United Nations system simulation, enabling students to play the role of diplomats from countries worldwide with the aim of passing resolutions on pressing global issues.
CIVIC OUTREACH: Wonder Institute offers free engaging and effective education programs including live and virtual speaker programs, the We the People civic education program, and the National Stock Market game.
CREATIVE LEADERS: We provide recognition and financial awards to honor teachers and creative leaders in Teton County, WY. The Educator Awards are awarded each year to teachers that are selected by students graduating from Middle and High School.
GRANT PROGRAM: An important source of funding for arts and education organizations, designed to support creativity, artists-in-residence programs, partnerships to support artists, and creative education. Since the inception of this program, 193 grants have been awarded to over 67 artists and organizations, reaching 83,000 community participants. It is a seed-fund that nurtures creative leadership and visions.
LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Live Performance Fund underwrites the cost to send Teton County School District students, grades K-12, to a live arts performance each year at the Center for the Arts. For many students, the Live Perforamance initiative is their first exposure to an arts performance.

Grants made by Wonder Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Fund for Public EducationJH Robobroncs$23,607

Who funds Wonder Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleGeneral Operating Support$89,775
Foster's Outriders FoundationGeneral Support$75,000
Fund for Public EducationRobotics$5,985

Personnel at Wonder Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Gary SilberbergVice President$0
Jim RooksDirector of Community Engagement Until 6 and 23; Director Start 8 and 23$21,875
Gary DuquetteDirector of Wonder Lab$91,875
Veronica SilberbergChair$0
Cathy KehrSecretary$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Wonder Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$147,094
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,336
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$153,430

Form 990s for Wonder Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-02990View PDF
2022-122023-06-12990View PDF
2021-122022-07-08990View PDF
2020-122021-06-25990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $89,775 from Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2058
Jackson, WY 83001
County
Teton County, WY
Website URL
wonderinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(307) 413-1800
IRS details
EIN
65-1315226
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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