Donations and Grants
Thank you for Creating Lasting Impact
$5,000,000 and up
$500,000 to $999,999
Minnesota Legacy Fund, administered by Minnesota Humanities Center
Minnesota Department of Education Community Facilities Grant
$100,000 to $249,999
Robert and Rachel Nystrom
Naming sponsor of the Robert and Rachel Nystrom Trail Hub and Adventure Trails
$50,000 to $99,999
Avenelle Arts & Activities Fund
Sponsor of the Children’s Gardens, including the Pollinator Garden, Kitchen Garden, and Children’s Orchard
Cornerstone Founder
Cornerstone Founder
Cornerstone Founder
Cornerstone Founder
Cornerstone Founder
In-kind Cornerstone Founder
$25,000 to $49,999
Sponsor of the Outfitters Station
No Child Left Inside Grant
In-kind project management services
In-kind conceptual design services
$15,000 to $24,999
Peter Olson
$5,000 to $9,999
HUG Systems
In-kind infloor heating and cooling system
$2,500 to $4,999
Crow Wing Power Operation RoundUp
WonderTrek’s Roots and Rigging Youth Mentorship Program
Brainerd Lions Club
$1,000 to $2,499
Shannon and Gabe Wheeler
Picnic Table Engraving
In-kind
Kenneth and Nancy Drange
Pineview Child Care and Learning Center
Garrison Fire Relief Orginization
Maria Prozinski
$500 to $999
Brainerd Sertoma
Ann Malwitz
Paver engraving tribute in memory of Bill Hansen
Capri Loegering
Jeanne Vergeront
Dave and Tina Tagtmeier
Brick Engraving
$250 to $499
Brick Engraving
Ginger Augustinack
Brick Engraving
Bolt Pine Haven LLC
Brick Engraving
Brambleberry Farm
$100 to $249
Laine and Warren Larson
Tribute in Memory of Gary A. Bratvold
Quinn Swanson
Sheri Axtell
Dianne Heldman
Denise Broadbent
City of Pequot
Organic Roots
Tretter Excavation
Little Lambs Preschool
$1 to $99
Aimee Tagtimeier
Maureen Fransworth
Davis Schuyler
Vanessa Bauer
Mary Panchot
Tribute in Memory of Faye Olson Sandvig
Briana Axtell
Craig Samson
I’m ready to help!
We’re building something extraordinary at WonderTrek Children’s Museum, but we can’t do it alone. With your support, we can bring this vision to life. Every gift moves us closer to opening day — and closer to a place where play is endless and exploration opens every door to wonder.
“So exciting to see this new museum come to life
We love the community events and Studio Explorations!”
– Mary
“I’ve been able to attend and observe at several of WonderTrek’s Studio Explorations.
Each time, I saw children across a range of ages discover something fascinating to explore, sometimes giant blue blocks, colorful scarves, balls, or wobbly worlds. This kind of play—child-directed, social, physical, and joyful—is not only fun, but also critical to children’s well-being.”
– Jeanne
We're ready for you
After ten years of dreaming up a children's museum like no other, we’re gearing up to open WonderTrek’s Outdoor Adventure in early 2026.
But first, we need you. More than $6,000,000 has been raised thanks to visionary donors and lots of grant writing. Now, we’re in the final push and WonderTrek needs everyone who cares for kids and the vitality of our region to join the campaign. With $1 million to go, every donation counts!
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