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EIN 36-4809044

Wise Wonders Childrens Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Billings
State
Montana
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Wise Wonders Childrens Museum engages curious, creative, and scientific minds in a playful learning environment for all children and families. The museum provides weekly programming related to STEM activities such as geology, physics, and natural environment exploration. Additionally, they offer STEM kits for teachers and community members to use independently with instructions and key learning points included. Wise Wonders Childrens Museum is located in Billings, MT.
Total revenues
$391,782
2023
Total expenses
$308,293
2023
Total assets
$268,667
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Wise Wonders Childrens Museum

Provide exhibits that are interactive and teaching real world skills that create an environment for children and the community to learn about Science Technology. Engineering and Math.
Provide Science Technology engineering and math summer camp program to members and guests
Wise Wonders provides weekly programming and videos for members and guests related to Science Technology Engineering and Math activities. Such topics throughout the year have included geology physics natural environmental exploration electrical engineering and weather. Home school science classes lego robotics program and afterschool program related to weekly programming.

Who funds Wise Wonders Childrens Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
James & Christine Scott Family FoundationCareer Center Exhibit Building$15,000
Mary Alice Fortin FoundationGeneral Support for Programs$10,000
First Interstate BancSystem FoundationGeneral Support$7,500

Personnel at Wise Wonders Childrens Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Shawna BoniniExecutive Director$0
Dennis R WizemanPast Treasurer$0
Peter BolenbaughPast Executive Director$40,000

Financials for Wise Wonders Childrens Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$175,576
Program services$213,126
Investment income and dividends$2,328
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$659
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$93
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$391,782

Form 990s for Wise Wonders Childrens Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-10-14990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2018-052019-08-29990EZView PDF
2017-052018-08-28990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3024 2nd Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
Metro area
Billings, MT
County
Yellowstone County, MT
Website URL
wisewonders.org/ 
Phone
(406) 690-0068
IRS details
EIN
36-4809044
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
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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