Nonprofit · EIN 45-4692194
WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · RUTLAND, VT 05701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $501,244 | $531,385 | -$30,141 | $436,666 | $16,553 | $420,113 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $441,108 | $585,956 | -$144,848 | $462,670 | $12,416 | $450,254 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $318,389
- of which government grants
- $41,660
- Program service revenue
- $175,129
- Investment income
- $2,653
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,571
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$498
- Other revenue
- $5,073
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $53,619
- Other salaries and wages
- $181,074
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $261,175
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $4,656
- Program services (functional)
- $507,814
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,897
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,674
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $462,670
- Total assets, end of year
- $436,666
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,553
- Net assets, end of year
- $420,113
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $420,113
- Gross receipts
- $508,194
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- VT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE MONROE | EXEC. DIR. T Officer | 45 | $53,619 |
| SUSANNE ENGELS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| PAUL GALLO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| DEAN PIERCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| AIDA VOLPONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| FRANCESCA BOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JODY MCINTOSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTHA RIDEOUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| NICOLE MASTROENI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE MONROE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $47,500 |
| FRANCESCA BOVE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JODY MCINTOSH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AIDA VOLPONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSANNE ENGELS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DEAN PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PAUL GALLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARTHA RIDEOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NICOLE MASTROENI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 66 MERCHANTS ROW, RUTLAND, VT 05701-5903
- In care of
- % KERI FRANZONI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAUL GALLO, PO BOX 6243, RUTLAND, VT 05701
- Signed the 990
- AIDA VOLPONE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (802) 282-2678
- Website
- WWW.WONDERFEETKIDSMUSEUM.ORG
Mission
WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM FOSTERS CURIOSITY AND EXPLORATION, INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND IGNITES THE IMAGINATION OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY.
Program accomplishments
- WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM (THE MUSEUM) FOSTERS CURIOSITY AND EXPLORATION, INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND IGNITES THE IMAGINATION OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY. THE MUSEUM OFFERS PROGRAMMING AND ADMISSION TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF RUTLAND COUNTY, WITH A FOCUS ON PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE MUSEUM'S CORE VALUES INCLUDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE: A CARING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT RELEVANT AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING VIBRANT COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND RESOURCES ENERGY BY PLAY AND FUN THE MUSEUM'S PRIMARY GOALS INCLUDE: 1. PROVIDE ENGAGING AND RELEVANT LEARNING EXPERIENCES (INCLUDING EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING) 2. SUPPORT A HEALTHY COMMUNITY THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS 3. DETERMINE SUITABLE GROWTH TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY 4. DEVELOP AND RETAIN STAFF EXCELLENCE 5. GROW DIVERSE AND SUSTAINABLE FUNDING SOURCES THE MUSEUM ALSO PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: HANDS-ON STEM OPPORTUNITIES THAT MEET THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. THEMED EVENTS - VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE TWO-HOUR PROGRAMS ALLOW CHILDREN TO BE IMMERSED IN A TOPIC WITH HANDS-ON AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES. HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS - TWO DAYS EACH MONTH. THIS PROGRAM FOCUS ON BUILDING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE ON THE SELECTED TOPIC THROUGH HANDS-ON ENGAGEMENT, EXPLORATION, AND INSTRUCTOR EXPLANATION. AS A MULTI-AGE GROUP, WE WILL ORGANIZE OUR DAY WITH A VARIETY OF WHOLE AND SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES, DIFFERENTIATING BY AGE AND/OR INTEREST WHEN APPROPRIATE. PROGRAMMING WILL EMPHASIZE CONNECTIONS TO VERMONT BOTH PAST AND PRESENT. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR A FIELD TRIP AIMED AT EXPANDING UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE MONTHS TOPIC THROUGH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. EXTENSION IDEAS SUPPLIED TO KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LEARNING AT HOME. IN 2022, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER, THE MUSEUM ENTERED TO AN AGREEMENT TO EXPAND TO A NEW LOCATION. THIS EXPANSION WILL NOT ONLY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACE BUT ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE NEW EXHIBITS AND FOSTER ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM OFFERINGS. THE NEW SPACE OPENED IN MAY 2023 AND HAS YIELDED OVER 30,000 VISITORS AND DEEPER COLLABORATION APPORTUNITIES WITHIN RUTLAND COUNTY.Expenses $507,814 · revenue $174,631
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4692194
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $436,666
- Income (IRS master file)
- $508,194
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $501,244 | $531,385 | $436,666 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $441,108 | $585,956 | $462,670 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $742,923 | $300,075 | $607,011 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-4692194).
Questions about WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM is 45-4692194.
- Is WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PAUL GALLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,619 (DANIELLE MONROE, EXEC. DIR. T).
- How much revenue does WONDERFEET KIDS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $501,244, expenses of $531,385 and total assets of $436,666 at year end.
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