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Morgans Wonderland

EIN 26-1219640 · San Antonio, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MORGAN'S WONDERLAND OWNS, MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THE SPECIAL NEEDS PARK IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. IT HAS OVER 25 ACRES DEDICATED TO OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
53.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
675

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 84% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 156% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. MORGAN'S WONDERLAND, THE WORLD'S FIRST THEME PARK DESIGNED WITH SPECIAL-NEEDS INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN MIND AND BUILT FOR EVERYONE'S ENJOYMENT, ENCOMPASSES OVER 25 ACRES IN NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO IN A FORMER LIMESTONE QUARRY. SINCE IT OPENED IN 2010, THE PARK HAS WELCOMED APPROXIMATELY A MILLION GUESTS FROM ALL 50 STATES AND 65 OTHER COUNTRIES. SEE SCHEDULE O. THIS BARRIER-FREE OASIS OF FUN, JOY, EXPLORATION AND ADVENTURE INCLUDES MORE THAN 25 ATTRACTIONS THAT INCLUDE: FOUR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RIDES INCLUDING A NEW FERRIS WHEEL; AN 8-ACRE CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING LAKE, ALONG WITH A FISHING DOCK EQUIPPED WITH WATER CANNONS AND REMOTE-CONTROLLED BOATS; A WALK-AND-ROLL PATHWAY AROUND THE LAKE WITH REST AREAS EN ROUTE; AN AMPHITHEATER FOR MUSICAL, DANCE, PUPPET AND OTHER PERFORMANCES; A SPECIAL-EVENT CENTER THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 500 GUESTS FOR LUNCHES AND DINNERS AS WELL AS BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND INDOOR SOCCER; PLAYSCAPES WITH A VARIETY OF COLORFUL ELEMENTS AND SWINGS (INCLUDING WHEELCHAIR SWINGS); A VILLAGE CONTAINING A GROCERY, TV STUDIO, AUTO FIX-IT SHOP AND OTHER STOREFRONTS DESIGNED TO STIMULATE THE VARIOUS SENSES; A SPACIOUS, SHADED PICNIC AREA AND COVERED LAKESIDE PAVILIONS FOR GATHERINGS AND PARTIES; SPECIALLY-DESIGNED, CLIMATE-CONTROLLED, ADA ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS; VENDING AND CONCESSIONS OUTLETS; GIFT SHOP; BRAILLE SIGNAGE; 3-D PARK MODEL; SERVICE-ANIMAL REST AREA; VIA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT (BUS) STATION; AND WATER MISTERS FOR GUEST COMFORT ON WARM DAYS. WHILE OTHER THEME PARKS ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, MORGAN'S WONDERLAND WAS CREATED WITH INCLUSION FOREMOST IN MIND. INSTEAD OF BUILDING A PARK AND THEN MAKING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THE MORGAN'S WONDERLAND TEAM BEGAN BY IDENTIFYING WHAT OBSTACLES AND BARRIERS EXIST WITHIN THE SPECIAL-NEEDS COMMUNITY AND THEN DESIGNED THE PARK TO HELP SPECIAL-NEEDS INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME THOSE CHALLENGES AND HAVE FUN WITHOUT LIMITATIONS. IN SPRING 2017, MORGAN'S WONDERLAND UNVEILED A MAJOR ADDITION - MORGAN'S INSPIRATION ISLAND, THE WORLD'S FIRST ULTRA-ACCESSIBLE SPLASH PARK THAT INCLUDES FIVE TROPICALLY-THEMED, INTERACTIVE SPLASH PADS AND A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE WATER RIDE ON A FOUR-ACRE SITE ADJACENT TO MORGAN'S WONDERLAND. THUS, GUESTS WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY SPLASHY, BARRIER-FREE FUN IN THE SOUTH TEXAS SUN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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