Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, registered in 1981, with $362,970 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
330 8th St, Walnut Grove, MN, 56180 EIN 41-1389293 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$363K
▲ 58.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$381K
Net assets
$748K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center: 24 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 330 8th St, Walnut Grove, MN, 56180
- City
- Walnut Grove
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $161K (FY2013) to $363K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,998Net assets $748K
Operating margin
-4.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$751K
Total liabilities
$2,998
Net assets
$748K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $362,970▲58.6% | $380,754▲61.8% | $748,262▼2.3% | $751,260▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $228,833▲1.1% | $235,288▲6.4% | $766,046▼0.8% | $767,482▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $226,268▼27.8% | $221,177▲29.5% | $772,501▲0.7% | $778,326▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $313,277▲439% | $170,792▲37.9% | $767,410▲22.8% | $778,972▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,150▼81.2% | $123,855▼49.0% | $625,026▼9.6% | $652,400▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $308,557▲73.8% | $242,711▲25.4% | $691,200▲10.4% | $696,274▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $177,540▼7.0% | $193,609▼1.0% | $626,069▼4.0% | $629,214▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $190,840▲4.5% | $195,630▼0.4% | $652,283▼0.2% | $668,679▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $182,670▲1.1% | $196,488▲8.6% | $653,282▼2.4% | $669,665▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $180,645▼28.5% | $180,976▼14.6% | $669,666▼0.2% | $680,460▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $252,579▲57.2% | $211,887▲25.0% | $670,728▲6.5% | $681,107▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $160,707 | $169,506▲1.5% | $630,036▼1.4% | $641,248▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $166,966▲10.0% | $638,835▲3.6% | $646,094▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $151,854 | $616,429 | $624,295 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1389293, based in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center's EIN?
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1389293.
- How much revenue does Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center report?
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center reported $362,970 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center (EIN 41-1389293) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.