WONDERTREK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

EIN: 832715287 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BRAINERD, MN

Total Revenue
$403,957
Total Expenses
$470,238
Total Assets
$5,105,602
Net Assets
$5,049,347
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
PETER OLSON
Phone
5079952242
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WONDERTREK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $404K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 92% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $470K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

WONDERTREK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND ITS PARTNERS ENVISION A MORE VIBRANT AND CONNECTED REGION BECAUSE ALL CHILDREN ENJOY THE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND WELL-BEING THEY NEED TO THRIVE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $253,493
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $150,464
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $403,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $352,755
Fundraising Expenses $27,136
Program Expenses $390,961
Other Expenses $117,483
TOTAL EXPENSES $470,238

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $403,957 $5,220,839 -0.9%
Expenses $470,238 $310,912 +0.5%
Net Income $-66,281 $4,909,927 -1.0%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
11
Volunteers
25

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
4
$144,094
Total Directors
9
$144,094
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL DRANGE BOARD CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK ALBRECHT TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE HELDMAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT KILLIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAINE LARSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MCKAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUINN SWANSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON WHEELER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER OLSON PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$144,094 $0 $144,094
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 $403,957 $470,238 $5,105,602 $-66,281
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $378,828 $346,378 $141,314 $32,450
2022 $261,254 $322,041 $98,999 $-60,787
2021 $81,735 $218,319 $153,653 $-136,584
2020 $608 $121,618 $289,149 $-121,010
2019 $450,540 $40,381 $410,159 $410,159
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