Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center is located in Finland, MN. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 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 08/2022, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP A CITIZENRY THAT HAS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMMITMENT, AND MOTIVATION TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL THAT TEACHES CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT. ALONG WITH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS EDUCATING YOUTH ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Schele Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Quattlebaum Burke Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Priem Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Connell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Thein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Thao Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,126,885 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,625 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,127,510 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,671,812 |
Investment income | $28,145 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $875 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,270 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $87,613 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,025,051 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $233,112 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $206,091 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,066,402 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,317 |
Other employee benefits | $210,700 |
Payroll taxes | $99,802 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,613 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,075 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,288 |
Fees for services: Other | $109,253 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,750 |
Office expenses | $139,668 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $289,460 |
Travel | $13,863 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,541 |
Interest | $15,250 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $606,607 |
Insurance | $78,658 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,245,955 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,220,134 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $118,677 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $131,527 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $40,907 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,081 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,742,202 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $988,729 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $15,262,257 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $732,786 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $80,829 |
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 | $176,676 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $990,291 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,604,649 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $667,317 |
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 | $15,262,257 |