
THE WORKS
THE WORKS

THE WORKS
AI Summary
The Works is a Minnesota-based nonprofit focused on STEM education, engineering, children’s museums, and elementary education, with a mission to inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, and creative problem solvers while advancing STEM equity across the state’s diverse communities. In filing year 2025, it reported a $1.7M operating budget and $2M in total revenue, supported in part by funders including Minnesota Humanities Center, PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION FOUNDATION, and CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC.
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Mission Statement
The mission of The Works Museum is to inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, and creative problem solvers. Our vision is to serve as the premier engineering education resource for all elementary age children, developing our future workforce of critical and creative thinkers and problem solvers, increasing STEM equity across Minnesota's diverse communities.
Cause Areas
4
Children's museums
Elementary education
STEM education
Engineering
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
62.7K
Total number served
2025
62K
Total number served
2024
55.2K
Total number served
2023
29.9K
Students and families participating through Gateway Access
2025
26.9K
Students and families participating through Gateway Access
2024
20.6K
Students and families participating through Gateway Access
2023
772
Total volunteers
2025
698
Total volunteers
2024
250
Total volunteers
2023
2K
Total volunteer hours contributed
2025
1.8K
Total volunteer hours contributed
2024
600
Total volunteer hours contributed
2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is THE WORKS’s budget?
In 2025, THE WORKS reported an annual operating budget of around $1.7 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does THE WORKS support?
THE WORKS supports work in Children's museums, Elementary education, STEM education, and Engineering.
Where does THE WORKS operate?
THE WORKS is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.
Who funded THE WORKS recently?
In 2025, THE WORKS received grants from CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC, and DONALDSON FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant THE WORKS received in 2024?
The largest grant to THE WORKS in 2024 exceeds $100 thousand.
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