Vermont Wilderness School Inc is located in Brattleboro, VT. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vermont Wilderness School Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Wilderness School Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Vermont Wilderness School Inc generated $382.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $363.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE NATURE-BASED EDUCATION AND MENTORING TO YOUTH AND ADULTS IN SOUTHERN VERMONT AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH PROGRAMS: NATURE-BASED SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN THE BRATTLEBORO, VT AREA. 6 PROGRAMS, 135 PARTICIPANTS, 13,000 TOTAL YOUTH HOURS.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: NATURE-BASED SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN IN THE BRATTLEBORO, VT AREA. 6 PROGRAMS, 172 PARTICIPANTS, 5,160 TOTAL YOUTH HOURS.
ADULT PROGRAMS: TRAINING IN NATURE-BASED MENTORING AND OUTDOORS LIVING SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND OTHER ADULTS. 13 PROGRAMS, 125 PARTICIPANTS, 6,460 TOTAL ADULT HOURS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sam Stegeman Executive Director | Officer | 37 | $56,064 |
Alan Roberts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kalia Lydgate Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ingrid Burrows President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Lee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Morris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,239 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,491 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $146,730 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $233,278 |
Investment income | $92 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $381,959 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $36,667 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,064 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,064 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $180,820 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $22,132 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $645 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,432 |
Advertising and promotion | $821 |
Office expenses | $7,220 |
Information technology | $3,515 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,538 |
Travel | $295 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,866 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,233 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $363,028 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,504 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $9,520 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $171,024 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,412 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,412 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $169,612 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $171,024 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vermont Wilderness School Inc has recieved totaling $5,248.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,248 |
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