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EIN 04-2795274

Wondermore

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Dedham
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General
Description
Wondermore nurtures curiosity, enriches curriculum, and inspires a love of good books by connecting Boston-area students to creators of children's literature who reflect diverse and vibrant communities. Wondermore envisions a world in which author/illustrator visits to public schools are commonplace. During the fiscal year, Wondermore visited 22 Title I schools and served approximately 3163 students.
Also known as...
Foundation for Childrens Books
Total revenues
$266,555
2023
Total expenses
$257,664
2023
Total assets
$195,614
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Wondermore

Wondermore conducts author and illustrator visits to public schools in the greater boston area. During the fiscal year Wondermore visited 26 title 1 schools, conducted 126 author presentations, served 6,133 students, and donated 6,660 books to classrooms, libraries, and students.

Who funds Wondermore

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Daymarc FoundationGeneral Support$31,838
MWC FoundationGeneral Fund$30,000
Teen InkHelp With Operating Expenses$30,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Wondermore

NameTitleCompensation
Kim WestheimerExecutive Director
Rebecca Lindy CollExecutive Director Emeritus$31,027
Kerstin ThommesDirector of Operations
Pam YoscaProgram Director
Aimee BryantChair Emeritus / Vice Chair / Board Treasurer$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Wondermore

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$255,649
Program services$11,343
Investment income and dividends$1,756
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,248
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$55
Total revenues$266,555

Form 990s for Wondermore

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-28990View PDF
2022-062023-03-10990View PDF
2021-062022-03-26990EZView PDF
2020-062021-05-25990EZView PDF
2019-062021-05-27990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Beker Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,550 from The Shoemaker Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
16 Milton St 19
Dedham, MA 02026
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Norfolk County, MA
Website URL
wondermoreboston.org/ 
Phone
(617) 287-8901
IRS details
EIN
04-2795274
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0284905
FTB Entity ID
5023658
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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