EIN 81-3324797

Wheel and Cog Children's Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Hutchinson
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2024-07-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
We continue to offer more services to our members and nonmembers through the use of our expanded event space and through community outreach. We have continued to update and implement new exhibits through the use of state funding and grant income. Our goal is to inspire and educate the public through play, we provide engaging, interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math (steam)learning and imaginative play through hands on exhibits.
Total revenues
$158,722
2024
Total expenses
$183,537
2024
Total assets
$74,046
2024
Num. employees
14
2024

Program areas at Wheel and Cog Children's Museum

We continue to offer more services to our members and nonmembers through the use of our expanded event space and through community outreach. We have continued to update and implement new exhibits through the use of state funding and grant income. In 2024, we held our operations in a triple space in our rental spot. We have three large rooms for the children to play. We continued to hold consistent private party rentals as well as community events that served as fundraisers for our Museum. We continued to apply for grants and government funding to support our efforts.

Who funds Wheel and Cog Children's Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Minnesota Humanities CenterRegrant of MN Legacy Amendment Funding for Named Grantee$30,000

Financials for Wheel and Cog Children's Museum

RevenuesFYE 07/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$42,311
Program services$116,411
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$158,722

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Data update history
August 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 31, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Minnesota Humanities Center
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $91,747 from Minnesota Humanities Center
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 157
Hutchinson, MN 55350
County
McLeod County, MN
Website URL
wheelandcog.com/ 
Phone
(651) 788-0548
IRS details
EIN
81-3324797
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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