2026-07-22T16:20:36-05:00 2025-12-31 994173832 EAG CHICAGO NORTHWEST LLC 2205 POINT BLVD SUITE 100 ELGIN IL 60123 990 2025-01-01 363805314 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF OAK PARK CHIL 7083834815 6445 WEST NORTH AVENUE OAK PARK IL 60302 RACHEL WEBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7083834815 2026-07-22 1 CYNTHIA PETSCHKE P01362853 8476952700 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z WONDER WORKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STEPHANIE VITALE 6445 WEST NORTH AVENUE OAK PARK IL 60302 808231 0 X WONDER-WORKS.ORG X 1991 IL TO SPARK CURIOSITY IN ALL CHILDREN THROUGH POSITIVE, PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. 17 17 22 165 0 0 625252 500265 249096 220735 20834 18260 15964 26656 911146 765916 0 0 0 0 494892 489599 0 0 75144 303731 263999 798623 753598 112523 12318 1215381 1247259 343068 362628 872313 884631 X TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN ALL YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH POSITIVE, PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. 0 0 531497 237694 WONDER WORKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS INSTILLED A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING IN ITS VISITORS FOR OVER THREE DECADES. OUR 6,400 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY CONTAINS NINE INTERACTIVE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITS WHICH INSPIRE PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS, MATH, MUSIC, SCIENCE, AND LITERACY THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH ILLINOIS EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. FOCUSING ON AGES 0-8 AND THEIR FAMILIES, OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER NOVEL AND INVIGORATING EXPERIENCES THAT SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY TO PROVIDE (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR 2025). 531497 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 IL X X DAVID HOAMBRECKER 7083834815 6445 WEST NORTH AVE OAK PARK IL 60302 X CARRIE SUMMY CO PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STELLA YOON TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE VITALE CO PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LAILANI WORKMAN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LUCIA GIUDICE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LATRICE GARTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARA YOUNT BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH BEVLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JERMAL CHANDLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT STREIT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KYLE RETTBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN ELLIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA KIKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MCGARRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON PRICE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CORINA DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACY PATTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 133175 107772 166106 93212 7600 500265 ADMISSION FEES AND SPA 713990 220735 220735 220735 18260 18260 44313 107772 34616 9697 9697 24631 7699 16932 16932 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 27 27 27 765916 237694 0 27957 448754 300963 96767 51024 40845 27966 8284 4595 20251 20251 7546 5796 1750 8990 8056 22 912 33259 30077 1524 1658 9001 92 8909 25072 22501 1947 624 8261 8261 12571 10528 1751 292 45220 42756 1848 616 17406 15110 1910 386 INCOME TAX 895 895 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 38232 35880 876 1476 DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AN 15016 11888 3005 123 TRAINING 13537 13138 399 8742 5851 112 2779 753598 531497 146957 75144 177576 131146 390753 552707 116979 21568 20962 41207 1197116 702503 499864 494613 9247 6018 1215381 1247259 13971 21534 84883 92368 205454 201226 38760 47500 343068 362628 X 869966 876368 2347 8263 872313 884631 1215381 1247259 12318 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 424093 460802 647294 625252 500265 2657706 424093 460802 647294 625252 500265 2657706 137835 2519871 2 22673 23218 18260 64153 2721859 1388911 0.92580 0.92100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38742 38742 357420 213566 143854 539212 273163 266049 3949 3949 0 257793 211825 45968 494613 CONDITIONAL ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 47500 47500 X 766916 1000 1000 765916 0 765916 754598 1000 1000 753598 0 753598 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FASB ASC 740. UNDER FASB ASC 740, MANAGEMENT MUST EVALUATE THE POSITIONS IT HAS TAKEN ON TAX RETURNS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO TAX PROVISIONS THAT WOULD RESULT IN A MORE LIKELY THAN NOT (50% CHANCE) OF NOT BEING SUSTAINED UNDER A POTENTIAL AUDIT OR EXAMINATION. WONDERIVIA 83622 58304 25318 19640 GOLF OUTING 62415 45628 16787 12966 1 6048 3840 2208 2010 152085 107772 44313 34616 34616 9697 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025, WONDER WORKS INTRODUCED A NEW EXHIBIT TO PROMOTE BUILDING STEM EXPERIMENTATION: THE MAGNET ZONE WHICH INCLUDES MAGNETIC PANELS ON TWO WALLS FEATURING MANIPULATIVES THAT ENCOURAGE STEM AND EARLY LITERACY EXPLORATION. WE COMBAT INEQUITY THROUGH MULTIPLE ACCESS PROGRAMS, WHICH REMOVE ATTENDANCE BARRIERS FOR FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOME, SENSORY AND ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS, TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, AND THOSE WHO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. MUSEUM FREE DAYS AND OUTREACH EVENTS ALSO ENSURE THAT OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN DENIED ACCESS. THE MUSEUM ALSO ENHANCED ITS DAILY OFFERINGS WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMMING IN MUSIC, DANCE, SCIENCE, YOGA, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND TOUCH AND LEARN ANIMAL AND INSECT ENCOUNTERS. THE MUSEUM IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES, PARTIES DURING MUSEUM OPEN HOURS, AND FIELD TRIPS. WONDER WORKS CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SUPPORTING OUR SOCIETY'S YOUNGEST MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE STAFF, FOLLOWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY. PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS ARE VETTED DURING THE RECRUITMENT AND BOARD APPLICATION PROCESS TO IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE SAME IS TRUE DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR THE ROLE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHOSE HIRING IS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANNUALLY, ALL DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEST THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, REVIEWED, UNDERSTAND, AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY SIGNING A WONDER WORKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION FORM. ADDITIONALLY, SHOULD A CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISE DURING THE YEAR, DIRECTORS ARE TO DISCLOSE THIS AND UPDATE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION FORM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR WONDER WORKS EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS: 1.) REVIEWING COMPENSATION RANGES LISTED IN COMPARABLE JOB POSTINGS ON INDEED, LINKEDIN, ZIPRECRUITER, AND OTHER IL CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS' WEBSITES AND COMPARING THEM TO WONDER WORKS' COMPENSATION RANGES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. 2.) FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS, WE STAY ABREAST OF THE MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCES IN CHICAGO, OAK PARK, AND COOK COUNTY TO ENSURE WE ARE MEETING OR EXCEEDING MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR LOCALE. 3.) IN GENERAL, ANNUAL STAFF COMPENSATION INCREASES ARE BASED UPON COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONSIDER MERIT-BASED COMPENSATION INCREASES, FACTORS INCLUDE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE/ANNUAL REVIEW DATA, WHETHER OR NOT THE EMPLOYEE IS IN GOOD STANDING, AND/OR TENURE OF SERVICE/HOURS WORKED PER ANNUM. 4.) COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS ARE DISCUSSED DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS WITHIN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH INCLUDES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER, BOARD TREASURER, BOARD PRESIDENT, AND OTHER BOARD MEMBERS SERVING ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN BROUGHT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. 5.) END OF YEAR BONUSES ARE CONSIDERED IF THE MUSEUM'S REVENUE MATERIALLY EXCEEDS BUDGETED EXPECTATIONS. THE INITIAL CONVERSATION WILL OCCUR AT THE FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LEVELS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS MADE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AND A MOTION TO AMEND THE APPROVED BUDGET. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C NO CHANGES FROM PRIOR YEAR.