EIN 82-2342237

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
448
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation inspires fish and wildlife conservation through the celebration of hunters and anglers. Its mission is brought to life at the largest and most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world, where important collections and exhibits are carefully curated into a single visitor experience. The Foundation manages and operates this national museum and aquarium in Springfield, MO, offering unique tours, live animal collections, and educational opportunities for visitors to learn about conservation.
Total revenues
$26,245,773
2023
Total expenses
$18,793,657
2023
Total assets
$91,247,545
2023
Num. employees
448
2023

Program areas at Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

The Foundation manages and operates Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife national museum and aquarium (wow) located in springfield, mo. The museum and aquarium offer visitors a unique experience to learn about conservation through tours, live animal collections, taxidermied Wildlife galleries and other exhibits. The experience celebrates those who hunt, fish and act as stewards of the land and water. The education team connects people to nature through interpretive programs, outreach and field programs. During 2021, the Wonders of Wildlife opened its newest exhibit, nature's best photography. This new exhibit is home to the windland smith rice international awards and its annual nature's best photography exhibition, previously only displayed at the smithsonian museum of natural history in Washington, d.c. Established to recognize and display the creative talents and documentary achievement of nature photographers worldwide, the exhibition features a rotating gallery of jaw-dropping Wildlife photography and videos from around the world as a celebration of both people and nature.

Who funds Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fox Valley Wildlife MuseumDonated Zoological Specimens To A Charitable Organization Who Will Continue To Use Them in Providing Education and As A Resource To the Public.$2,206,501
American National Fish and Wildlife Museum$805,303
Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas Outdoor FundConnecting New Audiences$116,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Bryan NadeauVice President of Operations / Vice President Conservation Attractions / Vice President of Conservation Attractions$230,339
John MikolajczykDirector of Operations$152,746
Jared BoydDirector of Finance$120,657
Austin BrownDirector of Human Resources$114,938
Mike DanielDirector of Animal Care$105,530

Financials for Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,491,121
Program services$18,622,050
Investment income and dividends$190,538
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$27,914
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-82,225
Net income from fundraising events$-3,625
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$26,245,773

Form 990s for Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Texas State Aquarium AssociationCorpus Christi, TX$19,302,933
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Data update history
February 14, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 13, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 15, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $116,000 from Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas Outdoor Fund
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $98,940 from Perkins Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
Metro area
Springfield, MO
County
Greene County, MO
Website URL
wondersofwildlife.org/ 
Phone
(417) 225-1171
IRS details
EIN
82-2342237
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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