Big Wonder Child Care

EIN: 882362980 501(c)(3) Human Services

St Paul, MN

Total Revenue
$575,814
Total Expenses
$468,076
Total Assets
$120,202
Net Assets
$59,796
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MN
Phone
6124650074
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

Big Wonder Child Care, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $576K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 164% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $108K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

We honor the unique rights of children, families, and teachers to create a just and harmonious community. Big Wonder is committed to equity and race consciousness. We serve families of different races, family structures, religious beliefs, and social-economic backgrounds. We are inspired by Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and spiritual inquiry frameworks to provide high-quality education for our youngest learners. We create and model innovative methods to find sustainable solutions to improve early childhood education.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $426,508

During the 2024-25 school year, we served 52 children and provided exceptionally high-quality care. We provided living wages, professional development, and growth opportunities to full-time teachers...

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During the 2024-25 school year, we served 52 children and provided exceptionally high-quality care. We provided living wages, professional development, and growth opportunities to full-time teachers, and we gave scholarships and tuition to families who demonstrated financial need.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $111,757
Program Service Revenue $464,057
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $575,814

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $292,731
Fundraising Expenses $8,576
Program Expenses $426,508
Other Expenses $175,345
TOTAL EXPENSES $468,076

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $575,814 $218,189 +1.6%
Expenses $468,076 $238,026 +1.0%
Net Income $107,738 $-19,837 -6.4%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
17
Volunteers
30

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
3
$0
Total Directors
7
$63,763
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CELESTE FINN Executive Dir. 40.00
Director
$63,763 $0 $63,763
EMILY NORTHEY President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MUNION Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE LORAN Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN CARLOS WANDEMBERG BOSCHETTI Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBROSIA MOSBY Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHALA PRIGGE Director 2.00
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 $575,814 $468,076 $120,202 $107,738
2024 $218,189 $238,026 $30,289 $-19,837
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