2025-02-18T10:50:06-05:00 2024-04-30 592309183 HSCTuscan & Company PA 1470 Royal Palm Square Blvd Fort Myers FL 33919 990 2023-05-01 464168846 Bonita Wonder Gardens Inc BONI 27180 Old 41 Road Bonita Springs FL 34135 Larry Vars Treasurer 2399922591 2024-07-31 false true Jeffrey M Tuscan CPA P00184439 2399392233 2025-02-18 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Neil Anderson 1242956 false X www.wondergardens.org X 2013 FL As an oasis in Bonita Springs that serves generational audiences, The Wonder Gardens inspires and provides transformative experiences of wonder in the natural world. 12 12 39 250 0 0 641645 181437 681372 680755 82174 167402 164262 26661 1569453 1056255 0 0 861034 876249 0 0 627908 475734 1488942 1351983 80511 -295728 2222129 1890683 121313 85595 2100816 1805088 As an oasis in Bonita Springs that serves generational audiences, The Wonder Gardens inspires and provides transformative experiences of wonder in the natural world. false false 1174024 Bonita Wonder Gardens provides educational programs and experiences to more than 100,000 guests per year and thousands of school children. The Wonder Gardens also provides a home to more than 300 rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable wildlife. 1174024 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 39 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true true false FL X X The Organization 2399922591 27180 Old 41 Road Bonita Springs FL 34135 X Neil Anderson PresidentCEO 40.00 0.00 X 96526 0 1569 Dr Damien Lin Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eileen Tasso Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Alan White Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Angela Swanepoel Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marjo White Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Vars DirectorTreasurer 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Wendy Arsenault DirectorBoard Chair 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Ewing Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Peckham Director 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Donna Flammang Director 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kim Beckett DirectorSecretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Small DirectorTreasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 96526 0 1569 0 false false false 181437 181437 Admissions 561520 562622 562622 Program service 561520 43327 43327 Membership fees 561520 74806 74806 680755 3929 3929 314684 151211 163473 163473 163473 35490 -35490 -35490 28055 28055 28055 Other 900099 34096 34096 34096 1056255 714851 0 159967 104996 103946 1050 645296 638843 6453 54924 54375 549 71033 70323 710 59326 59326 64398 64398 64182 51346 12836 5728 5728 29531 29531 7774 7774 Repairs and maintenance 44995 33746 11249 Utilities 37779 37779 Printing 2560 1920 640 Animal care exhibit 107500 107500 51961 41899 10062 1351983 1174024 177959 0 1545205 1184065 343 116 9111 34400 49910 763580 106988 633070 656592 2222129 1890683 66330 54235 54983 31360 121313 85595 X 1084572 829984 1016244 975104 2100816 1805088 2222129 1890683 -295728 0 X false true X false X 507161 775948 161063 641645 181437 2267254 507161 775948 161063 641645 181437 2267254 489058 1778196 224 499 3929 4652 373448 28055 401503 2673409 368507 0.66510 0.70940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 374756 41234 333522 388824 65754 323070 656592 X 1207466 1207466 -151211 -151211 1056255 1503194 151211 151211 1351983 1351983 Other revenues included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 4b) Expenses reported on the audited financial statements in the Statement of Functional Expenses but netted with revenue on the Form 990 Statement of Revenue: Cost of sales $151,211 Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) Expenses reported on the audited financial statements in the Statement of Functional Expenses but netted with revenue on the Form 990 Statement of Revenue: Cost of sales $151,211 Other expenses included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 4b) Expenses reported on the audited financial statements in the Statement of Functional Expenses but netted with revenue on the Form 990 Statement of Revenue: Cost of sales $151,211 Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and the Garden has adopted this guidance. The Garden has evaluated its tax positions and any estimates utilized in its tax returns, and concluded that it has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. Interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions will be recognized in income tax expense, if required. Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Dr. Alan White and Marjo White, both Directors on the Board, are married. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Board of Directors review and approve the 990 at a regularly scheduled meeting prior to efiling. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Conflict of interest agreements are signed by Board Members each year and placed on file. The policy is enforced by the Board Chair and Executive Committee, who review potential conflicts of interest if they are brought to their attention. Conflicts of interest may result in dismissal from the Board of Directors. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation for the President/CEO is determined by the Board Chair and Executive Committee. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Compensation for additional top managers is determined by the President and CEO. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Documents are made available by request. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Beginning net assets were adjusted to reflect the prior years tax return total. Part VII response or note to any other line in Part VII Treasurer, Thomas Small, died on June 9, 2023, and was replaced by Larry Vars who currently serves as Treasurer for Bonita Wonder Gardens.