Prairie Enthusiasts Inc
- Assets
- $12.5m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Viroqua, WI
- Founding
- 07/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1601574
Organization Overview
Prairie Enthusiasts Inc is located in Viroqua, WI. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Prairie Enthusiasts Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prairie Enthusiasts 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, Prairie Enthusiasts Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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
WE SEEK TO ENSURE THE PERPETUATION AND RECOVERY OF PRAIRIE, OAK SAVANNA, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ECOSYSTEMS OF THE UPPER MIDWEST THROUGH PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, RESTORATION, AND EDUCATION. IN DOING SO, WE STRIVE TO WORK OPENLY AND COOPERATIVELY WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CONSERVATION GROUPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE SEEK TO ENSURE THE PERPETUATION AND RECOVERY OF PRAIRIE, OAK SAVANNA, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ECOSYSTEMS OF THE UPPER MIDWEST THROUGH PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, RESTORATION, AND EDUCATION. IN DOING SO, WE STRIVE TO WORK OPENLY AND COOPERATIVELY WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CONSERVATION GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Behrens Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $90,708 |
Jim Rogala Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Newman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Mirk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harvey Halvorsen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Fulton President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $112,838 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $5,160 |
| Government grants | $225,859 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,951,960 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $343,930 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,295,817 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $154,475 |
| Investment income | $18,160 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $17,335 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,929 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $100,923 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,620,729 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $90,708 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,425 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $330,199 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,385 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,845 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,533 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $146,804 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,041 |
| Travel | $9,870 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,742 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,681 |
| Insurance | $22,811 |
| All other expenses | $19,806 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,212,918 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $263,401 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,714,850 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $266,096 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $269,980 |
| 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 | $27,014 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,562,535 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $402,159 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,506,035 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,056 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,865 |
| 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 | $79,921 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,280,574 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,145,540 |
| 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 | $12,506,035 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Prairie Enthusiasts Inc has recieved totaling $65,455.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $39,150 |
Dane County Conservation League Madison, WI PURPOSE: LAND ACQUISITION | $15,000 |
John C Bock Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Pmr Foundation Long Lake, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL | $500 |
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Public Amenities and Events at Hanley Savanna (160 acres) | $443 |
Cuna Mutual Group Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $367,845 |
| Earnings | $40,218 |
| Admin Expense | $1,703 |
| Net Contributions | $7,000 |
| Other Expense | $11,201 |
| Ending Balance | $402,159 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Land Trust Saint Paul, MN | $15,349,534 | $12,321,916 |
Openlands Chicago, IL | $37,602,836 | $9,254,791 |
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Traverse City, MI | $83,640,436 | $14,843,118 |
Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | $37,540,108 | $6,574,386 |
Land Stewardship Project Minneapolis, MN | $5,082,245 | $3,400,549 |
Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | $10,642,016 | $3,351,729 |
Tall Pines Conservancy Inc Nashotah, WI | $2,243,899 | $2,340,562 |
Lake Forest Open Lands Association Lake Forest, IL | $65,831,069 | $6,633,518 |
Little Traverse Conservancy Inc Harbor Springs, MI | $131,058,036 | $9,637,882 |
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc Elizabeth, IL | $13,683,840 | $1,728,367 |
Legacy Land Conservancy Ann Arbor, MI | $8,848,888 | $2,512,327 |
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Inc Galesburg, MI | $30,119,950 | $2,633,609 |