EIN 35-1956521

The Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
52
State
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
Description
The Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology offers a premier center for informal science education and discovery, providing opportunities for all ages to experience the wonder and excitement of science through interactive exhibits, activities, and special programs focused on STEM. Prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Wonderlab served over 85,000 visitors at its museum in downtown Bloomington.
Total revenues
$1,757,426
2023
Total expenses
$1,544,048
2023
Total assets
$4,394,428
2023
Num. employees
52
2023

Program areas at The Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology

The Wonderlab Museum provides interactive exhibits, activities and special programs focused on Science, Technology, engineering and math. Prior to march 2020, The organization served over 85,000 visitors at its Museum in downtown bloomington and at off-site experiences. After a steep decline in attendance during The years of The pandemic, attendance is moving strongly toward pre-pandemic levels. During The year ended october 31, 2023, The organization served 67,636 visitors (children, adults, infants) at The Museum, which was 28,645 more visitors that in The previous year, and 80% of The Museum attendance during The year ended october 31, 2019. In-person outreach programs during The year ended october 31, 2023 reached an additional 6,097 children and adults. Virtual programs reached an additional 1,084 families. During summer 2023, The organization provided week-long sessions of wondercamp (a hands-on, in-person summer Science enrichment experience) for 280 individual families and 355 individual children. The organization's visitors are primarily from south central Indiana.

Who funds The Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation of the Monroe County Community SchoolsTo Further the Purpose of the Organization's Mission Statement$90,506
Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC)To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization$15,681
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$9,750
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology

NameTitleCompensation
Catherine OlmerChief Financial Officer$19,209
Karen Jepson-InnesAssociate Executive Director$19,377
Aleisha KropfMarketing and Communications Director
Amy OsajimaDirector of Philanthropy
Michael LindeauExhibits and Facilities Director
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for The Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,012,879
Program services$564,754
Investment income and dividends$45,476
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$11,015
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,214
Net income from fundraising events$55,891
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$70,625
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,757,426

Form 990s for The Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-09-11990View PDF
2022-102023-04-12990View PDF
2021-102022-03-15990View PDF
2020-102021-04-27990View PDF
2019-102020-08-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $90,506 from Foundation of the Monroe County Community Schools
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,681 from Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 996
Bloomington, IN 47402
Metro area
Bloomington, IN
County
Monroe County, IN
Website URL
wonderlab.org/ 
Phone
(812) 337-1337
IRS details
EIN
35-1956521
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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