Wildlife Learning Encounters
- Assets
- $143.3k
- Revenue
- $319.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Gretna, NE
- Founding
- 02/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-0825379
Organization Overview
Wildlife Learning Encounters is located in Gretna, NE. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Learning Encounters 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 12/2021, Wildlife Learning Encounters generated $319.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $355.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 7 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 PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TO OPERATE A NO KILL ANIMAL REFUGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROMOTING AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF OUR NATURAL WORLD, ANIMAL COMPASSION AND HUMAN KINDNESS.
TO PROVIDE A NO KILL ANIMAL REFUGE FOR EXOTIC AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stacey Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Haley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kip Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Spangler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Polikov Board Of Advisor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarai Page Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,125 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,125 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $303,926 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $319,051 |
| 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 | $1,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $104,920 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,350 |
| Office expenses | $7,302 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,980 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,662 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $355,241 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $143,308 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $143,308 |
| 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 | $143,308 |
| 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 | $143,308 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wildlife Learning Encounters has recieved totaling $1,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
A Cydog Charitable Trust Omaha, NE PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $1,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation Keenesburg, CO | $29,461,552 | $25,365,844 |
Institute Of Range & The American Mustang Hot Springs, SD | $7,019,095 | $2,441,885 |
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Boulder, CO | $2,405,087 | $1,349,815 |
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center Divide, CO | $7,046,661 | $1,943,010 |
Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation Jackson, WY | $315,594 | $504,678 |
Wildlife Learning Encounters Gretna, NE | $143,308 | $319,051 |
Quail And Upland Wildlife Federation Buffalo, MO | $106,704 | $212,251 |
Wolf Woods Ignacio, CO | $297,925 | $0 |
Pauline S Schneegas Wildlife Foundation Silt, CO | $246,205 | $0 |
Archway Adventures Kersey, CO | $261,679 | $324,992 |
Windwalker Ridge Mustang Sanctuary Inc Potosi, MO | $2,825 | $0 |
Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation Oak Grove, MO | $17,975 | $72,228 |