Friends Of Wehr Nature Center Inc is located in Franklin, WI. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Wehr Nature Center Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Wehr Nature 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 12/2021, Friends Of Wehr Nature Center Inc generated $191.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $196.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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THE FRIENDS OF WEHR IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE WEHR NATURE CENTER AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CENTER INCLUDING NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENTS, SUMMER INTERNS, NATURE IN THE PARKS, LIVE ANIMALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTINUE WORK TOWARDS ACCESSIBILITY TO NATURE FOR ALL. BUILDING EXPANSION, INCLUDING ADA COMPLIANT RESTROOMS AND CLASSROOM SPACES, OUTDOOR BOARDWALK, AMPHITHEATER AND BENCHES THROUGHOUT THE NATURE CENTER.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PROVIDING SUPPLIES, ACTIVITIES, AND TEACHERS.
INTERNSHIPS. EVERY SUMMER THE FRIENDS OF WEHR HIRES INTERNS TO ASSIST IN OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES PRACTICAL, IN-FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR THE INTERNS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Greg Joers President | OfficerTrustee | 2.6 | $0 |
Ted Bosch Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5.3 | $0 |
Jim Wroblewski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 11.9 | $0 |
Liz Terasek Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.7 | $0 |
Lucas Amell Director | Trustee | 1.1 | $0 |
Joe Schwark Director | Trustee | 1.7 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $29,317 |
Fundraising events | $8,624 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,465 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,406 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,265 |
Investment income | $2,465 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,994 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,721 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,019 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $191,107 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $61,774 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,519 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,406 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,690 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,411 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,549 |
Office expenses | $6,549 |
Information technology | $6,142 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $140 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,091 |
Insurance | $2,330 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $196,789 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,001 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,325 |
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 | $29,821 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $330 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $178,150 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $258,627 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,914 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $17,888 |
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 | $21,802 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $236,825 |
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 | $258,627 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Of Wehr Nature Center Inc has recieved totaling $6,513.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Waukesha County Community Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,154 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $359 |
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