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EIN 26-3715029

Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
City
Christiansburg
State
Virginia
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$232,489
2023
Total expenses
$302,644
2023
Total assets
$365,504
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

As A learning playground, the Blacksburg childrens 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
Association of Children's MuseumsFfaces Hosting Grant$15,000
Ann C and Robert O Orders JR Family FoundationChildren's Museum$5,000
Ge FoundationMatching Gifts$250
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Shelby KoninckxExecutive Director
Amy N.Operations Manager
Sarah B.Assistant Manager and Sunday "third Key
Tessa WrightBoard Treasurer$0
Jessica JeterBoard Chair / Treasurer$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$105,508
Program services$126,976
Investment income and dividends$5
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$232,489

Form 990s for Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-07-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2019-122020-10-23990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

Organizations like Wonder Universe A Children's Museum

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Judy Garland Childrens MuseumGrand Rapids, MN$370,519
Children's Museum of Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI$586,638
Wonder Works Children's MuseumOak Park, IL$1,030,897
Mobius SpokaneSpokane, WA$1,046,702
Hands-On-House MuseumLancaster, PA$936,912
Explore Children's Museum of Sun PrairieSun Prairie, WI$472,035
Maine Discovery MuseumBangor, ME$609,371
Wilmington Children's MuseumWilmington, NC$956,439
Duluth Children's MuseumDuluth, MN$445,961
Children's Museum of IdahoMeridian, ID$1,144,416
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Association of Children's Museums
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
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
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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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