EXPLORATIONWORKS INC

EIN: 810541491 501(c)(3) Human Services

HELENA, MT

Total Revenue
$916,354
Total Expenses
$930,647
Total Assets
$1,552,003
Net Assets
$1,486,005
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
HEATHER O'NEILL
Phone
4064571800
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EXPLORATIONWORKS INC, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $916K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

EXPLORATIONWORKS IGNITES A LIFELONG LOVE FOR SCIENCE TO ENRICH MONTANA'S FUTURE. WITH THE FUTURE CLOSELY TIED TO STEM (SCIENCE, MATH, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING), EXPLORATION WORKS HELPS CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 2 BEGIN PREPARING FOR STEM CAREERS (IF THEY SO CHOOSE) AND HELPS CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES BE COMFORTABLE WITH SCIENCE IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. OUR ENGAGING EXHIBITS, EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS AND ENDURING PARTNERSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LEWIS AND CLARK, BROADWATER AND JEFFERSON COUNTY KIDS AND FAMILIES, IN 3 EDUCATIONAL AREAS: EARLY CHILDHOOD, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MAKING HEALTHY LIVING CHOICES. TYPICALLY WELCOMING ABOUT 38,000 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 700 YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN OUR SUMMER CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES. CAMP AND CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS AND FREE ADMISSION DAYS ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $647,489
Program Service Revenue $269,979
Investment Income $5,729
Other Revenue $-6,843
TOTAL REVENUE $916,354

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $595,411
Fundraising Expenses $35,178
Program Expenses $531,018
Other Expenses $335,236
TOTAL EXPENSES $930,647

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $916,354 $728,517 +0.3%
Expenses $930,647 $849,336 +0.1%
Net Income $-14,293 $-120,819 -0.9%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
41
Volunteers
60

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
6
$78,099
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRETT CLARK CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE STEINER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA MURDO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GUNDERSEN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN FEAVER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA CLARK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF DOWNHOUR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN GALLAGHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE HANSHEW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS MANALO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AIMEE HAWKALUK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL STANICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANA DEARBORN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY POSEWITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$60,302 $0 $60,302
HEATHER O'NEILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$17,797 $0 $17,797
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $916,354 $930,647 $1,552,003 $-14,293
2022 $728,517 $849,336 $1,548,217 $-120,819
2021 $753,363 $789,243 $1,653,208 $-35,880
2020 $899,895 $722,980 $2,013,133 $176,915
2019 $688,788 $709,177 $1,547,619 $-20,389
2018 $592,558 $673,693 $1,541,586 $-81,135
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