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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1421537

WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD

Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, CO 80026

Financials

$841K$794K2023$849K$917K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$848,949$917,132-$68,183$425,843$134,116$291,727
December 31, 2023990$840,659$794,075$46,584$476,614$116,704$359,910
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$329,974
of which government grants
$58,381
Program service revenue
$507,480
Investment income
$5,023
Net income from sales of inventory
$6,472
Other revenue
$6,472

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$93,254
Other salaries and wages
$414,771
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$590,108
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,636
Occupancy
$64,693
Travel
$4,777
Depreciation
$38,949
Program services (functional)
$654,928
Management and general (functional)
$135,670
Fundraising (functional)
$126,534

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$476,614
Total assets, end of year
$425,843
Total liabilities, end of year
$134,116
Net assets, end of year
$291,727
Land, buildings and equipment
$69,333
Net assets without donor restrictions
$291,727
Gross receipts
$870,228
Employees
14
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOANNA CAGANEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$93,255
VICTORIA JOHNSPAST PRESIDE
Officer
1.57$0
EMILY FEARNOWPRESIDENT
Officer
1.57$0
LAUREN BARTHENTRUSTEE
Officer
1.57$0
LYNN ANDREWSPROGRAMMING
Trustee or director
1.57$0
PEGGY GOODBODYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
1.57$0
BEN SCARBROUGHTREASURER
Trustee or director
1.57$0
ALI LEESECRETARY
Officer
1.57$0
ANNE PREBLETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1.57$0
CINDY RUECKERTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1.57$0
CORINE WALDAUTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1.57$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOANNA CAGANEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$92,589
VICTORIA JOHNSPRESIDENT
Officer
1.57$0
EMILY FEARNOWVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1.57$0
LAUREN BARTHENTREASURER
Officer
1.57$0
ANDREW BURCHSECRETARY
Officer
1.57$0
LYNN ANDREWSPROGRAMMING
Trustee or director
1.57$0
PEGGY GOODBODYCOMMUNITY EN
Trustee or director
1.57$0
MARK MEISTERFUNDRAISING
Trustee or director
1.57$0
BEN SCARBROUGHFINANCE COMM
Trustee or director
1.57$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
110 N HARRISON AVE, LAFAYETTE, CO 80026-2336
In care of
% C/O REI TAX
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOANNA CAGAN, 110 N HARRISON AVE, LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
Signed the 990
JOANNA CAGAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 666-1411
Return prepared by
LINSENMEYER & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

WOW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ENGAGES ALL FAMILIES IN EDUCATIONAL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND DISCOVERY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WOW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM FEATURES EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO PLAY, EXPLORE AND LEARN IN A WELCOMING COMMUNITY SETTING. EXHIBITS SUCH AS MICRO U, DISCOVERY GARDEN, THE MARKET AND BANK CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S NATURAL INSTINCTS TO LEARN THROUGH DISCOVERY AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY, AND OFFER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG LEARNERS. DROP-IN SCIENCE, ART AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS EXPAND ON THE MUSEUM'S EMPHASIS ON CURIOSITY AND COMMUNITY. WITH THEMES SUCH AS KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE, AFTER-HOURS EVENTS OFFER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT IN WORKING WITH THEIR LITTLE ONES ON ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL AND LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $631,089 · revenue $488,987
  • WOW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BRINGS OUR PLAY-BASED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES TO COMMUNITY SITES: SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, LIBRARIES AND OTHERS AROUND BOULDER COUNTY, WITH A PRIORITY ON SERVING SITES THAT REACH LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS COMPLEMENT COLORADO ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES EMBEDDED IN THE MUSEUM'S LEARNING FRAMEWORK, WITHOUT NEEDING TO SECURE SOMETIMES CUMBERSOME TRANSPORTATION.
    Expenses $23,839 · revenue $18,493

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1421537
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
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$425,843
Income (IRS master file)
$870,228

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$848,949$917,132$425,843IRS
990December 2023$840,659$794,075$476,614XML
990December 2022$785,887$739,875$495,308IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 84-1421537).

Questions about WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD

What is the EIN of WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD is 84-1421537.
Is WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD 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 WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD 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 WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD 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 WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOANNA CAGAN.
Who are the officers and directors of WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,255 (JOANNA CAGAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does WOW CHILDRENS MUSEUM WORLD OF WONDER LTD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $848,949, expenses of $917,132 and total assets of $425,843 at year end.

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