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EIN 20-2171584

Wonderworks

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Houston
State
Texas
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
Wonderworks is a summer enrichment program that provides college-style courses in arts, literature, and media for 10-13th grade Houston area students of special promise and ability, especially those who are economically and/or culturally disadvantaged...
Total revenues
$484,659
2023
Total expenses
$385,827
2023
Total assets
$539,033
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Wonderworks

Wonderworks is a summer pre-college enrichment program that offers courses in the arts and humanities on the University of Houston and Rice University campuses. Including ancillary college assistance to 10-12th grade Houston area students of special promise and ability, especially those economically and/or culturally disadvantaged. Students gain knowledge and skills while beginning to develop portfolios of work that will aid them in their college application process. In most cases, instructors have college-level teaching experience and advanced degrees in the subject area.

Who funds Wonderworks

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Elkins FoundationSupport of the Humanities Development Initiative$50,000
The Brown FoundationOperating Support$40,000
The Brown FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Wonderworks

NameTitleCompensation
Drexel TurnerExecutive Director$48,958
Stephen DavisDirector$0
Lynn KellyPresident$0
Catherine GrossSecretary$0
Anita GartenTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Wonderworks

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$339,909
Program services$144,750
Investment income and dividends$0
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$484,659

Form 990s for Wonderworks

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082023-12-08990View PDF
2022-082023-01-30990View PDF
2021-082021-11-05990View PDF
2020-082021-03-31990View PDF
2019-082019-12-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Brown Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Elkins Foundation
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 667550
Houston, TX 77266
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
wonderworkshouston.org 
Phone
(713) 301-4882
IRS details
EIN
20-2171584
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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