Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center Inc
- Assets
- $11.7m
- Revenue
- $384.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Manitowoc, WI
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 46-1455118
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center Inc, operating under the name Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, is located in Manitowoc, WI. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farm Wisconsin Discovery 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 12/2020, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center generated $384.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE VISITORS OF ALL AGES ABOUT HOW AND WHERE THEIR FOOD IS PRODUCED AND WHY AGRICULTURE IS SO IMPORTANT TO THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARM WISCONSIN DISCOVERY CENTER CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THEIR FOOD SOURCES, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN WISCONSIN. THE CENTER DOES THIS THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, A FARM TOUR THROUGH AN OPERATING LOCAL MODERN DAIRY OPERATION, AND THROUGH THE FIRST-HAND OBSERVATION OF THE MIRACLE OF CALF BIRTH IN THE BIRTHING BARN. THE VISITORS THAT EXPERIENCE FARM WISCONSIN'S EDUCATION RANGE FROM SCHOOL GROUPS TO FAMILIES TO TOUR BUS GROUPS. SPECIAL EVENTS DELVE DEEPER INTO SPECIFIC TOPICS ON A SEASONAL BASIS AND GIVE GUESTS REASONS TO VISIT MULTIPLE TIMES IN ONE YEAR.
FARM WISCONSIN DISCOVERY CENTER CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THEIR FOOD SOURCES, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN WISCONSIN. THE CENTER DOES THIS THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, A FARM TOUR THROUGH AN OPERATING LOCAL MODERN DAIRY OPERATION, AND THROUGH THE FIRST-HAND OBSERVATION OF THE MIRACLE OF CALF BIRTH IN THE BIRTHING BARN. THE VISITORS THAT EXPERIENCE FARM WISCONSIN'S EDUCATION RANGE FROM SCHOOL GROUPS TO FAMILIES TO TOUR BUS GROUPS. SPECIAL EVENTS DELVE DEEPER INTO SPECIFIC TOPICS ON A SEASONAL BASIS AND GIVE GUESTS REASONS TO VISIT MULTIPLE TIMES IN ONE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patty Lehn Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
Julie Maurer President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Roger Sinkula Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Schetter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sandy Hardrath Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Scott Gunderson Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bayland Buildings Inc General Contractor | 12/30/18 | $3,823,008 |
Split Rock Studios Design, Fabricate, & Install Exhibits | 12/30/18 | $1,650,363 |
Streich Equipment Co Kitchen Equipment | 12/30/18 | $174,098 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,671 |
| Investment income | $23 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,495 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$180 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,583 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $384,322 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $109,178 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $218,137 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,137 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,134 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $89,534 |
| Advertising and promotion | $143,028 |
| Office expenses | $33,412 |
| Information technology | $9,339 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $119,352 |
| Travel | $6,951 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,525 |
| Interest | $155,594 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $925,509 |
| Insurance | $35,571 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,905,401 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,814 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,693 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $640,082 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,765 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,442 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,673,876 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,397 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,174 |
| 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 | $3,530,117 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,634,688 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,039,188 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center Inc has recieved totaling $10,078.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $78 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Science Center Of Iowa Des Moines, IA | $41,082,841 | $6,707,633 |
Chicago Academy Of Sciences Chicago, IL | $19,110,574 | $7,149,259 |
The Bakken Minneapolis, MN | $18,952,079 | $3,559,715 |
Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center Inc Manitowoc, WI | $11,673,876 | $384,322 |
Impression 5 Science Center Lansing, MI | $3,728,176 | $1,131,343 |
Wood Library-Museum Of Anesthesiology Schaumburg, IL | $13,983,152 | $1,032,421 |
Model-T Automotive Heritage Complex Inc Detroit, MI | $2,459,654 | $509,835 |
Beller Museum Westmont, IL | $72,757 | $0 |
Cognition Beulah, MI | $508,404 | $374,503 |
Iqhub St Johns, MI | $171,390 | $0 |
Homewood Science Center Homewood, IL | $444,098 | $145,048 |
Iowa Academy Of Science Cedar Falls, IA | $335,471 | $87,693 |