Wonder Institute
We empower leaders by providing vital community spaces and innovative programming. We seek to support a thriving community where curiosity is ignited, innovation is cultivated, and individuals of all backgrounds are empowered to shape their future through hands-on learning and collaborative creation.
Wonder Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $176,392
- Revenue (2025)
- $393,178
- +145.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,394
- Expenses (2025)
- $283,589
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wonder Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Wonder Institute gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $78K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Public Education Jackson, WY | JH Robobroncs | $23,607 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,392 | $393,178 | $283,589 | — | — | $1,394 |
| 2024 | — | $160,233 | $330,738 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $225,120 | $153,430 | $236,765 | $23,607 | 1 | $6,336 |
| 2022 | $308,399 | $204,937 | $204,379 | $20,000 | 2 | $809 |
| 2021 | $308,414 | $172,865 | $87,573 | $7,840 | Total only | $1,137 |
| 2020 | $223,286 | $258,572 | $203,257 | $77,500 | 2 | $757 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wonder Institute
Based on IRS filings
Wonder Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $176K in total assets. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wonder Institute is led by Gary Duquette, Executive Director Non-Voting since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Duquette
Executive Director Non-Voting
Director of Wonder Lab → Executive Director Non-Voting, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $107K (2025)
Veronica Silberberg
Chair & Director
Chair → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rooks
Director
Director Community Engagement → Director of Community Engagement, 2022
Director of Community Engagement → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Kitty Resor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peta Roubin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Kehr
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Hartman
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Broughton Coburn (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Gary Silberberg (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Stephen Dynia (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Faupel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Erica Pearsall (2020) — Director
- Former: George Beller (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $107K, to Gary Duquette (Executive Director (non-voting).
Frequently asked questions about Wonder Institute
How large is Wonder Institute?
Wonder Institute reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What is Wonder Institute?
Wonder Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, WY. It holds $176K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wonder Institute operate?
Wonder Institute has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Wonder Institute's EIN?
Wonder Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1315226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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