Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 51
- Location
- La Cygne, KS
- Founding
- 05/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 43-1154205
Organization Overview
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc is located in La Cygne, KS. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildwood Outdoor Education Center 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 12/2022, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF WILDWOOD OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EXPERIMENTAL OUTDOOR LEARNING TO DIVERSE GROUPS IN OUR REGION, IMMERSING CHILDREN IN AN UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES SOCIAL INTERACTION AND STIMULATES LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SUMMER ADVENTURE PROGRAM IS WILDWOOD'S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 8 TO 15. SUMMER ADVENTURE ALSO INCLUDES FIND YOURSELF LEADERSHIP CAMP AND WOMEN OF WILDWOOD SUMMER ADVENTURE OFFERS A WEEK LONG RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS CHILDREN A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM IN A NONCOMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. THREE KEY LEANING EXPERIENCES OVERCOMING CHALLENGES, APPLYING SCIENCE AND BUILDING COMMUNITY PROVIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. NINE ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES ARE ACHIEVED FOR CAMPERS INCLUDING INCREASED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, AN INTEREST IN EXPLORATION AND FRIENDSHIP SKILLS. IN 2022, WILDWOOD SERVED OVER 600 YOUTH FOR WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT CAMPS.
THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A ONE TO THREE DAY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR STUDENTS FROM THE KANSAS CITY AREA. STUDENTS ARE JOINED BY THEIR TEACHERS AND PARENTS, WHO STAY WITH THEM IN THEIR CABINS AND HELP LEAD ACTIVITIES. THE OUTDOORS IS THE CLASSROOM, AND THE FOREST, POND, AND MEADOWS ARE THEIR BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY, AS THEY LEARN ABOUT BASIC SUBJECTS LIKE LANGUAGE ARTS, ECOLOGY, MATH, GEOLOGY, AND HISTORY. NATURE BECOMES THEIR INSPIRATION FOR WRITING ESSAYS AND POEMS, OFFERS A HANDS-ON CLASSROOM TO INTRODUCE AND APPLY CONCEPTS FROM THE CLASSROOM AND AWAKENS A CURIOSITY AND APPRECIATION FOR THE INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF THE INHABITANTS AND THEIR HABITAT SUPPORTED BY THIS BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL 150 ACRE FACILITY. IN 2022, WILDWOOD PROVIDED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS FOR 2,500 YOUTH.
FACILITY USE INCLUDES RETREATS AND REUNIONS TO USER GROUPS AND CORPORATE CHALLENGE THAT ARE FUNDED BY THE RELATED RENTAL CHARGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robyn Ratcliff Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $101,337 |
Jessica Garder President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Barber Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Justin Dreier Treasurer 1.1.23-12.28.22 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clare Powell Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr T'nisha Andino Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $58,096 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $125,422 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,394,646 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,578,164 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $340,081 |
| Investment income | $6,911 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,826 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,626 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,912,206 |
| 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. | $118,314 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,145 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $381,270 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,897 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,619 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,785 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,402 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,934 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,671 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,962 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,946 |
| Office expenses | $36,140 |
| Information technology | $3,787 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $131,282 |
| Travel | $18,733 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,745 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $123,809 |
| Insurance | $29,612 |
| All other expenses | $74 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,060,825 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,536 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $135,341 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $288,182 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $229 |
| 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 | $1,414,830 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $409,986 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,675,104 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,447 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $149,858 |
| 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 | $160,305 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,514,799 |
| 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 | $2,675,104 |