Friends Of Lapham Peak Unit
- Assets
- $601.9k
- Revenue
- $261.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Delafield, WI
- Founding
- 01/1994
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 39-1650068
Organization Overview
Friends Of Lapham Peak Unit, operating under the name Friends of Lapham Peak, is located in Delafield, WI. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends of Lapham Peak 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 09/2021, Friends of Lapham Peak generated $261.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $147.1k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.2% 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
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE LAPHAM PEAK UNIT OF THE KETTLE MORAINE STATE FOREST BY SPONSORING OR PROMOTING FUNDRAISING EVENTS, ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS TO ASSIST WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS AT THE PROPERTY, AND OFFERING ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO PARK VISITORS, WHILE ALSO HELPING THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PARK PERSONNEL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SNOWMAKING PROGRAM PROVIDES MAN-MADE SNOW ON SKI TRAILS FOR CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, HIKING, AND SNOWSHOEING. SNOWMAKING THIS PAST YEAR PROVIDED A THICK LAYER OF MAN-MADE SNOW ON APPROXIMATELY 2.4 KILOMETERS OF TRAILS. THE TRAILS WERE GROOMED REGULARLY FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH RESULTING IN 90 DAYS OF SKIING ON MAN-MADE SNOW, COMPARED TO ONLY 42 DAYS OF SKIING ON OTHER TRAILS WITH NATURAL SNOW AND MARGINAL CONDITIONS. THIS PROJECT BENEFITS MORE THAN 300,000 VISITORS TO THE PARK ANNUALLY FOR THEIR RECREATION. WORK IS IN PROGRESS TO BOTH BETTER MAINTAIN AND TO EXPAND THE TRAILS.
TRAIL, PRAIRIE, AND HABITAT RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENTS, AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENTS TO SIGNAGE FOR PARK VISITORS TO BETTER NAVIGATE THE TRAILS AND TO USE THE PARK FACILITIES. MORE THAN 2,100 HOURS WERE SPENT BY VOLUNTEERS IN THE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE PARK. OVER 225 PILES OF BUCKTHORN, HONEYSUCKLE, BOX ELDERS, ASH, BLACK LOCUST, ETC., WERE CUT AND BURNED DURING THE PAST YEAR. IN ADDITION, 48 TRUCK-FULLS OF INVASIVE GRASSES, PAMPAS AND PHRAGMITES, AND GARLIC MUSTARD WERE ALSO REMOVED AND BURNED.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE MEMORIAL BENCH PROJECT, ENGRAVED BRICKS PROJECT FOR THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN, AND BLUEBIRD BOXES. THE REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE MEMORIAL BENCH PROJECT ARE REPORTED AS PART OF COST OF GOODS SOLD. THE MEMORIAL BENCH PROJECT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BENCHES TO REPLACE EXISTING BENCHES THROUGHOUT THE PARK THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR OR THAT DO NOT HAVE A BACKREST. INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS DONATE THE NECESSARY AMOUNT TO PLACE A BENCH IN A SPECIFIED LOCATION WITHIN THE PARK TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE INDIVIDUALS, THE COST OF WHICH ALSO INCLUDES A SINGLE BRONZE PLAQUE. THE ENGRAVED BRICKS PROJECT INVOLVES THE INSTALLATION OF A BRICK WALKWAY IN THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Louise Borzynski President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Karl Timm Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rick Von Haden Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Hillmer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 22 | $0 |
Jon Jeffords Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rita Keber Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,400 |
| Fundraising events | $1,775 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,914 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $230,247 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,228 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,336 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,975 |
| Investment income | $2,743 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,780 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,096 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,843 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $261,087 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,671 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,317 |
| Information technology | $140 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $32,736 |
| Insurance | $3,714 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $147,103 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,723 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,847 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $217,262 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $65,054 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $601,886 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $363,685 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $238,201 |
| 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 | $601,886 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of Lapham Peak Unit has recieved totaling $11,165.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Friends Of Wisconsin State Park Inc Hartford, WI PURPOSE: STATE PARK PROJECT | $9,415 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,605 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $145 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Woods Fund Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $0 | $4,700,210 |
Us Working Group Inc Minneapolis, MN | $993,230 | $2,613,307 |
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Dovetail Partners Inc Minneapolis, MN | $706,628 | $740,768 |
Trees For Tomorrow Inc Eagle River, WI | $1,421,283 | $444,609 |
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center Spicer, MN | $1,952,875 | $601,157 |
Forest Preserve Friends Foundation Mahomet, IL | $1,348,506 | $314,905 |
George A Bates Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | $4,890,815 | $715,783 |
Releaf Michigan Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $117,101 | $224,827 |
Michigan North Woods Club Ishpeming, MI | $1,175,986 | $403,187 |
Bowman Woods Swim And Racquet Club Ltd Cedar Rapids, IA | $531,701 | $219,143 |
Palmer Woods Association Detroit, MI | $280,816 | $196,174 |