WONDERS EARLY LEARNING EXTENDED DAY

EIN: 521055687 501(c)(3)

CHEVY CHASE, MD

Total Revenue
$7,132,633
Total Expenses
$5,582,900
Total Assets
$3,168,649
Net Assets
$1,833,017
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
JOANNE HURT
Phone
3016545339
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

WONDERS EARLY LEARNING EXTENDED DAY, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

TO CREATE AND ADVANCE HIGH QUALITY, DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES THAT TEACH CHILDREN THE FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,459,623 Revenue: $5,997,305

WONDERS EARLY LEARNING + EXTENDED DAY BELIEVES CHILDREN DEVELOP AND LEARN THROUGH PLAY IN A NURTURING AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY. WE ARE A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OF ACCREDITED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION...

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WONDERS EARLY LEARNING + EXTENDED DAY BELIEVES CHILDREN DEVELOP AND LEARN THROUGH PLAY IN A NURTURING AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY. WE ARE A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OF ACCREDITED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AND SUMMER CAMP WITH FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS, FOR CHILDREN AGES TWO MONTHS THROUGH SIXTH GRADE WITH NINE LOCATIONS IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND MARYLAND. A VITAL ASPECT OF OUR PROGRAM IS OUR COMMITMENT TO MULTICULTURAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION. WE CAREFULLY CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT REFLECTS NOT ONLY THE CULTURES OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE BUT THE WORLD AROUND US. WE BELIEVE THIS VALIDATES CHILDREN'S EXPERIENCES, TEACHES THE IMPORTANCE OF VALUING SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES, AND BUILDS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $974,602
Program Service Revenue $5,997,305
Investment Income $160,645
Other Revenue $81
TOTAL REVENUE $7,132,633

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $323,042
Salaries & Benefits $4,144,869
Fundraising Expenses $98,418
Program Expenses $4,459,623
Other Expenses $1,114,989
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,582,900

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,132,633 $5,469,791 +0.3%
Expenses $5,582,900 $5,346,023 +0.0%
Net Income $1,549,733 $123,768 +11.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
123
Volunteers
23

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$200,816
Total Directors
20
$200,816
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOANNE HURT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$185,246 $15,570 $200,816
KRISTEN DARLING PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA STEIN VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SCHAFFER DEROO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD CALLAGHAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FARRELL RODD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENN GORDON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMON HAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE BLAKELY PATTERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IVY LANDRO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN PFEIFFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCA BRILLIANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLIN JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE GROMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHINTA HERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANA BARTLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY CASON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANISH SINGLA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER DILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SERENYI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,132,633 $5,582,900 $3,168,649 $1,549,733
2024 $5,469,791 $5,346,023 $1,400,918 $123,768
2023 $4,733,087 $5,279,571 $1,361,416 $-546,484
2022 $5,007,801 $4,491,009 $1,491,941 $516,792
2021 $3,000,487 $2,921,633 $1,378,314 $78,854
2020 $3,537,037 $4,350,412 $1,398,660 $-813,375
2019 $4,647,491 $5,247,880 $1,466,732 $-600,389
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