Wilderness Center Inc
- Assets
- $16.6m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Wilmot, OH
- Founding
- 10/1964
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 34-0943581
Organization Overview
Wilderness Center Inc is located in Wilmot, OH. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Wilderness Center Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Center 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 06/2022, Wilderness Center Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNECTING THE PUBLIC W/NATURE, EDUCATING PEOPLE & CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO GROW DURING OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022. TWC CURRENTLY PROTECTS MORE THAN 3,388 ACRES OF FOREST, WETLANDS, GRASSLANDS AND FARMLANDS AND MORE THAN 13 MILES OF STREAMS THROUGHOUT A SEVEN-COUNTY AREA. THE CENTER CURRENTLY OWNS (IN FEE) 2,082 ACRES AND HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 1,306 ACRES. TWC CONSULTING FORESTRY CURRENTLY MAINTAINS MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR MORE THAN 18,000 ACRES. TWC HAS INTRODUCED A PROGRAM KNOWN AS THE COMMUNITY WATERSHED CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP (CWCP) WHICH WILL PROVIDE LAND OWNERS WITH A PLAN TO ENHANCE OR RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITAT ON THEIR PROPERTY THROUGH THE USE OF NON-BINDING AGREEMENTS.
THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S FACILITIES INCLUDE AN INTERPRETIVE BUILDING CONTAINING CLASSROOMS, MEETING ROOMS, EXHIBITS, A WILDLIFE OBSERVATION ROOM AND A BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOP. TWC'S ASTRONOMY EDUCATION BUILDING HOUSES AN OBSERVATORY AND THE FRED F. SILK PLANETARIUM. TWC OFFERS 10 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, PICNIC SHELTERS AND AN OBSERVATION TOWER FOR THE PUBLIC'S ENJOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT. TWC IS ALSO HOME TO A NATURE PLAYSCAPE AND A NATIVE PLANT NURSERY.
THE WILDERNESS CENTER (TWC ) EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL PROGRAMMING WHICH SERVED OVER 5,610 PARTICIPANTS DURING OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022. FORMAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS AND ADULT ORGANIZATIONS. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVED ABOUT 4,283 PARTICIPANTS IN FORMAL PROGRAMS. INFORMAL PROGRAMMING SERVES TWC MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. STAFF, TWC CLUBS, AND VOLUNTEERS SERVED ABOUT 1,327 PEOPLE IN INFORMAL PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Roger Baker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Film 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brenda Linnick 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arlene Nussbaum Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Justus Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judith Kenny Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $65,563 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $328,952 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $380,933 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,895 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $775,448 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $156,400 |
| Investment income | $200,261 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,420 |
| Net Rental Income | $11,662 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,159,194 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $21,571 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,338,688 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $506 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $189,386 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,120 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $460,027 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,951 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,311 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,257 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,074 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $99,918 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,081 |
| Office expenses | $42,715 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,976 |
| Travel | $9,686 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $815 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $192,862 |
| Insurance | $26,562 |
| All other expenses | $21,218 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,392,091 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $310,876 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,589,568 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $19,761 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $187,246 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $514,500 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $21,440 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,075 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,181,744 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,352,638 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $32,677 |
| Other assets | $409,295 |
| Total assets | $16,623,820 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,792 |
| 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 | $1,365 |
| Total liabilities | $35,157 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,546,534 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,042,129 |
| 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 | $16,623,820 |