Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc
- Assets
- $21.5m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 02/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 39-1572034
Organization Overview
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin 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 12/2023, Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2015, Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc has awarded 105 individual grants totaling $4,917,207. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT OUR STATE'S LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE BY PROVIDING FUNDING, LEADING PARTNERSHIPS, AND CONNECTING ALL PEOPLE TO NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION SUPPORTS MANAGEMENT OF SOME OF WISCONSIN'S MOST IMPORTANT AND VULNERABLE LANDSCAPE GEMS--STATE NATURAL AREAS AND PUBLIC LANDS.
THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION CREATED THE WISCONSIN CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT, SERVING AS A "COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CONSERVATION" TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD A PERMANENT AND SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF PRIVATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION IN WISCONSIN. THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION MANAGES THE ASSETS OF MORE THAN 124 INDIVIDUAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, AGENCY FUNDS, AND SPEND-DOWN FUNDS THAT SUPPORT SPECIES PROTECTION, EDUCATION, HABITAT MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION MANAGES THE FUNDS OF ESCROW ACCOUNTS UNDER THIRD-PARTY CUSTODIAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF NATURAL AREA CONSERVATION.
THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PRIORITY CONSERVATION PROJECTS FOR RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AS IDENTIFIED BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROTECTION OF NATIVE BATS, ORNATE BOX TURTLES, WOOD TURTLES, RAPTORS, KIRTLAND'S WARBLERS, WHOOPING CRANES, AND MIGRATORY BIRDS IN THEIR WINTER HABITATS.
THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION'S CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES A STATEWIDE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM (OVER 315 OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR CITIZENS IN 2023) AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION EDUCATION INITIATIVES BY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristine Krause Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Labarbera Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Alstad Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Dott Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James P Bennett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Braun Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $802,846 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,001,370 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $94,573 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,804,216 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $264,625 |
| Investment income | $421,621 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $113,669 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,608,303 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,128,947 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $32,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,843 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,308 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $649,901 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,501 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,024 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,659 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $105,586 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $28,182 |
| Fees for services: Other | $169,912 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,237 |
| Office expenses | $85,864 |
| Information technology | $38,187 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $89,419 |
| Travel | $15,557 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,743 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $377 |
| Insurance | $9,751 |
| All other expenses | $9,111 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,679,485 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $843,817 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $440,770 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $193,830 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,195 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,912 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,572,871 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $399,731 |
| Total assets | $21,475,126 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,467 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $148,934 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $6,962,077 |
| 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 | $411,273 |
| Total liabilities | $7,577,751 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,012,837 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,884,538 |
| 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 | $21,475,126 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc has awarded $772,505 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BIPOC BIRDING CLUB OF WI (BBC) PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE MONTHLY BIRDING EVENTS IN MADISON AND MILWAUKEE THAT WILL BRING BIPOC AND ALLIES TOGETHER TO ENJOY AND EXPERIENCE THE BIRDS AND NATURAL WONDERS OF WISCONSIN. | $11,545 |
CEDAR GROVE ORNITHOLOGICAL RESEARCH STATION INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RAPTOR RESEARCH AT THE CEDAR GROVE ORNITHOLOGICAL RESEARCH STATION; AND SECONDARILY, FOR SUPPORTING BIRD AND RAPTOR CONSERVATION IN WISCONSIN. | $13,252 |
DANE COUNTY LAND AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT OF ANDERSON COUNTY PARK. | $8,585 |
TOMAHAWK PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT TOMAHAWK PUBLIC LIBRARY. | $7,985 |
OZAUKEE WASHINGTON LAND TRUST PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE OZAUKEE WASHINGTON LAND TRUST. | $6,967 |
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROGRAMS | $534,169 |