Wild Space Inc
- Assets
- $108.4k
- Revenue
- $210.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 02/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 39-1602186
Organization Overview
Wild Space Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Wild Space Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Space 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 06/2023, Wild Space Inc generated $210.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $190.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EXPAND THE AUDIENCE FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA AND THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, REACHING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WILD SPACE PRODUCED FOUR MAJOR LIVE PERFORMANCES FOR ITS 2022-2023 SEASON, WHICH GARNERD CRITICAL ACCLAIM AND HAD CAPACITY AUDIENCES. INSITE'S THREE COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD PERFORMANCES FEATURED 5 CHOREOGRAPHERS OF COLOR AND WERE OFFERED FREE-OF-CHARGE TO THE MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM SERVED 37 PAID ARTISTS/PRODUCTION STAFF, 1,024 PATRONS (465 ATTENDED INSITE, WHICH WAS OFFERED FREE-OF-CHARGE) AND AN ADDITIONAL 33 PEOPLE WHO VIEWED OPEN REHEARSALS.
WILD SPACE EMPLOYED 10 TEACHING ARTISTS AND SERVED A TOTAL OF 567 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHILDREN IN 14 CLASSROOMS AT 10 MPS SCHOOL SITES, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 235 FAMILIES WHO ATTENDED PERFORMANCES. OUTREACH/EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDED THE KENNEDY CENTER TURNAROUND ARTS PROGRAM IN MPS, MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ARTS IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION (ACE), MPS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLCS), AND A LONGSTANDING RESIDENCY WITH LINCOLN CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.
DIVERSIY AND INCLUSION ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS FOR ALL COMPANY PROGRAMS. SOCIOLOGIST/TEACHER/DANCER VICTORIA ISAAC WAS CONTRACTED TO TRAIN BOARD, STAFF AND TEACHING ARTISTS IN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES. THIRTY-SEVEN PERCENT OF PERFORMING ARTISTS (14) WERE PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND 50% OF TEACHING ARTISTS (5) WERE PEOPLE OF COLOR. FOR THE INSITE: CHOREOGRAPHIC EXCHANGE INITIATIVE, 15 ARTISTS WERE HIRED, AND 67% WERE BIPOC. 472 PEOPLE ATTENDED, WITH 20% BEING BIPOC AND 75% FROM THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Lawless President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Demore Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Kastner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Simone Ferro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy Peot-Shields Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Hamilton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $6,525 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $22,852 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $155,675 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,052 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,954 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $210,507 |
| 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. | $104,728 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,744 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,012 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,088 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,325 |
| Office expenses | $6,858 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,062 |
| Travel | $265 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,725 |
| All other expenses | $1,318 |
| Total functional expenses | $190,280 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,502 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,720 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $160 |
| Total assets | $108,382 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,447 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,447 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $104,935 |
| 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 | $108,382 |