Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in The Dalles, Oregon, registered in 1977, with $109,235 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 355, The Dalles, OR, 97058 EIN 93-0686750 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2025)
$109K
▲ 58.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2025)
$72K
Net assets
$387K
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 Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum— 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 rating65 mo reserves · +34% 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 Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum: 65 mo reserves · +34% 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 Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum— 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 Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 355, The Dalles, OR, 97058
- City
- The Dalles
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2010) to $109K (FY2025) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $387K
Operating margin
34.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$404K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$387K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,235▲58.7% | $71,677▲30.0% | $387,157▲10.7% | $404,011▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2024 | $68,836▼37.4% | $55,149▼7.8% | $349,599▲4.1% | $367,267▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $109,919▲3.2% | $59,836▼12.9% | $335,912▲17.5% | $353,735▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $106,521▲75.3% | $68,720▼2.4% | $285,829▲15.2% | $304,946▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $60,766▲252% | $70,410▲89.2% | $248,028▼3.7% | $266,459▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,283▼33.7% | $37,224▼21.1% | $257,672▼7.2% | $279,537▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $26,061▲8.9% | $47,192▲0.8% | $277,613▼7.1% | $277,875▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $23,924▼52.6% | $46,823▼20.7% | $298,744▼7.1% | $298,921▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,435▲22.2% | $59,055▲12.9% | $321,643▼2.6% | $322,053▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $41,283▼9.8% | $52,291▲10.9% | $330,263▼3.2% | $330,510▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,747▼81.4% | $47,139▲53.1% | $341,271▼0.4% | $341,631▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $246,136▲417% | $30,784▼36.6% | $342,663▲169% | $343,073▲169% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,613▼52.2% | $48,518▲43.8% | $127,311▼0.7% | $127,565▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $99,645▲182% | $33,730▼29.9% | $128,217▲106% | $128,332▲106% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $35,330▼63.0% | $48,141▼25.9% | $62,302▼16.5% | $62,302▼16.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $95,501 | $64,994 | $74,626 | $74,626 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $48K total
3 grants to Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum totaling $48K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation | Educational entertainment | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Ost and mentoring | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | 2017 | $7,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0686750, based in The Dalles, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum's EIN?
- Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0686750.
- How much revenue does Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum report?
- Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum reported $109,235 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum have?
- CharityIndex grades Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wonder Works - A Childrens Museum (EIN 93-0686750) 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.