Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated is located in Mcnaughton, WI. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 11/2021, Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated employed 95 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated 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 11/2021, Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated generated $6.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 11/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORT WILDERNESS IS A REFUGE WHERE GOD'S WORD INFLUENCES LIVES THROUGH BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH JESUS CHRIST AND EACH OTHER UTILIZING ADVENTURE PROGRAMS IN A WILDERNESS SETTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF VARIOUS RELIGIOUS CAMPS FOR BOYS, GIRLS, TEENS AND FAMILIES. FOR THE YEAR, FORT WILDERNESS HAD APPROXIMATELY 4,856 CAMPERS. FORT WILDERNESS CONTINUES TO SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH ITS CAMPERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Todd Leyden Executive Di | Officer | 45 | $132,997 |
James Schaefer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Shaw V. Pres. (en | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Robertson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Doebler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Breach V. Pres (beg | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $333,912 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,822,872 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $96,122 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,156,784 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,802,314 |
Investment income | $1,723 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,859 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,760 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $69,560 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,032,282 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,101 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,076 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,809,687 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,408 |
Other employee benefits | $30,771 |
Payroll taxes | $147,973 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,625 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $163,658 |
Advertising and promotion | $33,828 |
Office expenses | $100,043 |
Information technology | $16,081 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $138,771 |
Travel | $9,967 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,006 |
Interest | $792 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $266,783 |
Insurance | $158,280 |
All other expenses | $214,933 |
Total functional expenses | $3,895,097 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,735,909 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,279,835 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,026,181 |
Accounts receivable, net | $786 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $97,489 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $95,302 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,300,555 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $800 |
Total assets | $9,536,857 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $139,900 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $292,415 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $24,081 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $74,783 |
Total liabilities | $531,179 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,429,422 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,576,256 |
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 | $9,536,857 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated has recieved totaling $349,600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $256,200 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $36,574 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $30,420 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
Christian Community Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,250 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,400 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
La Clinica De Los Campesinos Inc Wautoma, WI | $10,404,383 | $18,983,180 |
Spring Hill Camps Evart, MI | $22,299,601 | $8,356,719 |
Fresh Air Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | $19,969,834 | $9,293,436 |
Beber Camp Property Inc Libertyville, IL | $15,299,021 | $6,938,025 |
Camp Manitowish Y M C A Inc Boulder Junction, WI | $24,143,360 | $5,245,713 |
True Friends Annandale, MN | $16,949,001 | $5,336,118 |
Forest Springs Camp And Conference Center Inc Westboro, WI | $11,536,806 | $6,135,628 |
Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated Mcnaughton, WI | $9,536,857 | $6,032,282 |
Ruth Ellis Center Inc Highland Park, MI | $3,374,604 | $3,386,718 |
Herzl Camp Association St Louis Park, MN | $11,149,154 | $3,768,685 |
Grace Adventures Mears, MI | $12,083,796 | $5,295,986 |
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Inc Spring Lake Park, MN | $3,485,430 | $4,517,573 |