Wildlife Science Center
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $463.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Stacy, MN
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-1678264
Organization Overview
Wildlife Science Center is located in Stacy, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B50) the organization is classified as: Graduate & Professional Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wildlife Science Center employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Science 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 12/2023, Wildlife Science Center generated $463.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $523.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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 SERVE AS AN EDUCATONAL RESOURCE FOR ALL AGES; BY: PROVIDING EXPOSURE TO WILD ANIMALS AND THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE GENERATED FOR THEIR CONVERSATION; TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF WILD ANIMAL BIOLOGY THROUGH LONG-TERM, HUMANE SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ON CAPTIVE POPULATIONS, THUS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: THE WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER PROVIDED PROGRAMS FOR OVER 15,000 VISITORS. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, NON-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL GROUPS AGES PRE-K THROUGH 12 AND POST SECONDARY. EVERY WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAM IS ALIGNED WITH NATIONAL AND STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS, BUT THE FOCUS OF PRESENTATION DOES NOT INVOLVE SCIENCE. THE SUBJECT OF WOLVES AND WILDLIFE LENDS ITSELF TO DISCUSSIONS OF HISTORY, CULTURE, MATHMATICS, LITERATURE, ART, AND OTHER TOPICS. CLOSE-UP OBSERVATION OF OUR WILDLIFE AFFORDS UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FROM COLOR AND SIZE VARIATION TO A MORE IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ADAPTATIONS, BEHAVIORS, MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION. TRAINING: WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER CONTINUED A LONG TRADITION OF PROVIDING HANDS-ON TRAINING TO WILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS USING OUR REAL WOLVES AND BEARS. RESEARCH: BIOLOGISTS HAVE SPENT TIME RESEARCHING ANIMALS IN NATURAL HABITAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY WOLF AND BEAR POPULATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peggy Callahan Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $60,000 |
Mark Beckel Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Solem Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Anderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Christianson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacob Tennis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $21,097 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $119,985 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,263 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $101,200 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $339,345 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $109,780 |
| Investment income | $12,730 |
| 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 | $968 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $462,983 |
| 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. | $60,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $142,711 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,252 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,174 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,841 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,371 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,722 |
| Office expenses | $1,280 |
| Information technology | $1,999 |
| 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 | $727 |
| Interest | $10,909 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,227 |
| Insurance | $30,645 |
| All other expenses | $6,850 |
| Total functional expenses | $523,910 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,845 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $43,710 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,773 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,082,017 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,202,345 |
| 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 | $84,239 |
| Other liabilities | $381 |
| Total liabilities | $84,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,117,725 |
| 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 | $2,202,345 |