Nonprofit · EIN 65-1315226
WONDER INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, WY 83001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $393,178 | $283,589 | $109,589 | $176,392 | $0 | $176,392 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $160,233 | $330,738 | -$170,505 | $56,571 | $2,306 | $54,265 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $153,430 | $236,765 | -$83,335 | $225,120 | $350 | $224,770 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $314,794
- Program service revenue
- $41,874
- Investment income
- $1,394
- Net rental income
- $35,116
- Other revenue
- $35,116
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,667
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,080
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $113,765
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,525
- Occupancy
- $57,418
- Travel
- $213
- Depreciation
- $9,132
- Program services (functional)
- $248,578
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,656
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,571
- Total assets, end of year
- $176,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $176,392
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,088
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $176,392
- Gross receipts
- $393,178
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- WY
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DUQUETTE | Executive Director (non-voting Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,667 |
| VERONICA SILBERBERG | Chair,Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| GRACE HARTMAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY KEHR | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM ROOKS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KITTY RESOR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETA ROUBIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DUQUETTE | DIRECTOR OF WONDER LAB | 40 | $100,000 |
| VERONICA SILBERBERG | CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| BROUGHTON COBURN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DYNIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE HARTMAN | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY KEHR | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JIM ROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GARY SILBERBERG | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DUQUETTE | Director of Wonder Lab Highest-paid employee | 40 | $91,875 |
| JIM ROOKS | Dir of Community Engagement until 6/23; Dir start 8/23 Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $21,875 |
| VERONICA SILBERBERG | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| GARY SILBERBERG | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| GRACE HARTMAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY KEHR | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BROUGHTON COBURN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE FAUPEL | Director through 3/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DYNIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2058, JACKSON, WY 83001-2058
- In care of
- % CARRIE GERACI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- PO Box 1663, Wilson WY 83014
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Veronica Silberberg, PO BOX 2058, JACKSON, WY 83001
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Veronica Silberberg, PO Box 11458, Jackson WY 83002
- Signed the 990
- Veronica Silberberg, Chair
- Phone
- (307) 413-2436
- Website
- www.centerofwonder.org
- Return prepared by
- PAMELA G WEISS CPA Ret
Mission
We empower leaders by providing vital community spaces and innovative programming. We seek to support a thriving community where curiosity is ignited, innovation is cultivated, and individuals of all backgrounds are empowered to shape their future through hands-on learning and collaborative creation.
Program accomplishments
- THE WONDER LAB: The Wonder Labs are community spaces dedicated to creativity innovation, and imagination. We provide community members the opportunity to actively create, experiment and problem-solve. Classes are offered at all of our Wonder Labs locations. The Wonder Labs at Deer Drive include a Community WoodShop, a Silversmithing Studio, a Sewing Studio, and a Prototyping Lab. The Community WoodShop is a 1,600 square-foot space outfitted with the latest woodworking equipment and technology. The WoodShop offers safety training, classes, and memberships. The Silversmithing Studio is equipped with casting equipment and tools for designing and fabricating metal jewelry and objects. The Sewing Studio features industrial sewing machines and embroidery machines for garment construction, textile arts, and soft good production. The Prototyping Lab is equipped with 3D printers, a CNC router, and laser cutters for design, iteration and precision fabrication.Expenses $163,206 · revenue $18,929
- TETON COUNTY LIBRARY- WONDERLAB, RECORDING STUDIO & EDITING BAY: In partnership with the Teton County Library, the Wonder Institute created the WonderLab, the Wonder Institute Recording Studio, and a professional Editing Bay. The Wonderlab at Teton County Library has high-quality 3D printers, die cutters, and sewing and embroidery machines. The Recording Studio provides a professional setting for content creators to produce high-quality audio and video, from podcast recordings to YouTube videos. The Editing Bay is equipped with premium editing software and a color-accurate monitor for post-production work.Expenses $7,272
- SCHOOLS PROGRAMS- ROBOTICS, WY HIGH SCHOOL, WE THE PEOPLE, and STOCK MARKET GAME: Wonder Institute supports the Jackson Hole RoboBroncs, a robotics program serving 150 students with 15 coaches across three levels- elementary clinics for 4th and 5th graders, developmental and competition programs at Jackson Hole Middle School, and four travel teams at Jackson Hole High School that compete statewide. Wonder Institute also supported a joint project between the robotics students and community partners to build a robotic sage grouse, bringing together engineering, craftsmanship and local identity. Wonder Institute supports students at WY Indian High School through CTE (Career and Technical Education) programming, providing resources and expertise for sewing and prototyping classes that give students access to hands-on making and practical skills.Expenses $32,473 · revenue $11,793
- CONSULTING AND PARTNERSHIPS: The Wonder Institute offers consulting services to community organizations, drawing on our expertise in hands-on learning, making and education. We work with partners such as Central Wyoming College, the Teton County School District, and nonprofits like First In Family to help them develop and strengthen programs that connect people to practicalExpenses $45,627 · revenue $21,000
- (cont) skills and applied education. We bring experience building spaces, designing curriculum, and running programs that meet communities where they are.0
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-1315226
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $176,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $393,178
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $393,178 | $283,589 | $176,392 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $160,233 | $330,738 | $56,571 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $153,430 | $236,765 | $225,120 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $204,937 | $204,379 | $308,399 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Veronica Silberberg | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 65-1315226).
Questions about WONDER INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of WONDER INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WONDER INSTITUTE is 65-1315226.
- Is WONDER INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to WONDER INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WONDER INSTITUTE 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 WONDER INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WONDER INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WONDER INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Veronica Silberberg.
- Who are the officers and directors of WONDER INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,667 (GARY DUQUETTE, Executive Director (non-voting).
- How much revenue does WONDER INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $393,178, expenses of $283,589 and total assets of $176,392 at year end.
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