Civic Intelligence

Willis Wonderland Foundation

EIN 86-1821345 • 501(c)3 • Santa Monica, CA

Profile

The willis wonderland foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 that supports the education and advancement of songwriters and multimedia artists, notably those from underserved communities. Perpetuating the legacy and extraordinary creative vision of allee willis, the foundation supports young and diverse artists through mentorships, seminars, lectures, and tours. The willis wonderland, allee's home in north hollywood, ca, houses one of the world's largest collections of pop-culture artifacts and kitsch in north america.

530 Wilshire Blvd Suite 308Santa Monica, CA 90401

williswonderland.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

97th percentile

89%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Assets

Down

$13,681

Down $145,042 (-91%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$190,000

Up $180,000 (+1800%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$176,319

Down $325,042 (-219%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$117,151

Down $50,022 (-30%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$442,193

Up $423,743 (+2297%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$325,042

Down $473,765 (-319%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2022: $158,723Liabilities 2022: $10,000Net Assets 2022: $148,7232022Assets 2023: $13,681Liabilities 2023: $190,000Net Assets 2023: -$176,3192023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$13,681
Liabilities$190,000
Net Assets-$176,319

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2022: $167,173Expenses 2022: $18,450Net Income 2022: $148,7232022Revenue 2023: $117,151Expenses 2023: $442,193Net Income 2023: -$325,0422023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$117,151
Expenses$442,193
Net Income-$325,042

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$117,151
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The willis wonderland foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 that supports the education and advancement of songwriters and multimedia artists, notably those from underserved communities. Perpetuating the legacy and extraordinary creative vision of allee willis, the foundation supports young and diverse artists through mentorships, seminars, lectures, and tours. The willis wonderland, allee's home in north hollywood, ca, houses one of the world's largest collections of pop-culture artifacts and kitsch in north america.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE 90 MINUTE FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ON ALLEE AND HER LIFE'S WORK WAS COMPLETED. THIS EDUCATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL FILM HAS BEEN ENTERED IN A VARIETY OF FESTIVALS AND WILL ULTIMATELY BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH A STREAMING SERVICE.$0$0
WE ARE IN DISCUSSIONS WITH UCLA, UC BERKELEY AND OTHER UNIVERSITIES ABOUT ESTABLISHING AN ARCHIVE OF ALLEE'S WORK, BOTH HANDWRITTEN AND CONTENT ON OTHER MEDIA SUCH AS RECORDING TAPE AND VIDEO. THIS ARCHIVE WILL BE A SOURCE FOR ACADEMIC STUDY AND MADE AVAILABLE AS INSPIRATION FOR POP MUSIC CREATIVES AND THOSE STUDENTS WITH INTEREST IN POPULAR BLACK CULTURE AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES.$0$0
OUR MOST AMBITIOUS PROGRAM IS THE NEXT LEVEL SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP. 12 SONGWRITERS WHO WERE SELECTED FROM 425 APPLICANTS PARTICIPATED IN SEVEN WEEKS OF MENTORED ONLINE SESSIONS. PARTICIPANTS TRAVELED TO LOS ANGELES WHERE THE FOUNDATION BOOKED A PROFESSIONAL RECORDING STUDIO TO REFINE THEIR WORK WITH THE HELP OF PRODUCERS, ENGINEERS, STUDIO MUSICIANS AND VOCALISTS.THE SONGWRITERS WILL ALSO BE INTRODUCED TO MAJOR CONTACTS IN THE BUSINESS WITH THE GOAL OF FORMING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO CONTRACTS AND PUBLISHING DEALS.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
PRUDENCE FENTONPresidentPT$0--
VICTORIA VICKERSSecretaryPT$0--
TINA FASBENDERTreasurerPT$0--
SEAN WELCHManagerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Willis Wonderland Foundation
EIN
86-1821345
Phone
3104580080
Address
530 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 308, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

Signing Officer

Name
Tina Fasbender
Title
Foundation Board Officer
Phone
3104580080
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Fasbender Financial Management
Address
530 WILSHIRE BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Preparer
Nathan Rhodes
Phone
3104580080
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: production costs. Amount: 253,893. Description: bank charges. Amount: 767. Description: advertising. Amount: 580. Description: supplies. Amount: 296. Description: artwork & graphics. Amount: 14,321. Description: local transportation. Amount: 2,292. Description: computer expense. Amount: 300. Description: dues. Amount: 133. Description: meals. Amount: 3,304. Description: parking. Amount: 46. Description: small equipment. Amount: 11,937. Description: security. Amount: 3,526. Description: travel. Amount: 12,082. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 303,477.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: loan payable. Beg. Of year amount: 10,000. End of year amount: 190,000.

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