Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 77-0526117
Organization Overview
Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (O40) the organization is classified as: Scouting, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated 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, Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE MISSION OF WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT (WYP) IS TO FOSTER CONFIDENCE, HEALTH AND A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES THROUGH ACTIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES AND MENTORING. WYP ENVISIONS TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION TO BE PEACEFUL, RESPECTFUL AND CONFIDENT STEWARDS OF OUR WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTDOOR ENRICHMENT - IN 2021, WYP SERVED 1,000 YOUTH THROUGH OUTDOOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: 33 WEEKLY SCHOOL-YEAR AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SERVING CHILDREN AGES THREE THROUGH EIGHTEEN. ADDITIONALLY, WYP OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS TO OVER 238 PARTICIPANTS. ENROLLMENT IN 2021 WAS SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN PREVIOUS YEARS DUE TO PANDEMIC ADAPTATIONS. THROUGH FUNDRAISING, WYP WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 70% OF PARTICIPANTS. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.
REACH (RESILIENCE, EDUCATION, ADVENTURE, COMMUNITY AND HEALTH) IS AN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MOTIVATED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. THE PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF PURPOSEFUL ACTION, CONTINUOUS LEARNING, AND THE COURAGEOUS PURSUIT OF OPPORTUNITY. THIS PROGRAM FUNCTIONS AS A SEPARATE ENTITY PROGRAM, WITH WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT ACTING AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR. THE REACH PROGRAM IS FULLY FUNDED BY A SINGLE DONOR.
THE SEA LEAGUE (TSL) - TSL IS A BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) LED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND, EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN OCEAN SPORTS SUCH AS SURFING, STAND UP PADDLING, KAYAKING, FREE DIVING, AND PADDLE BOARDING. TSL IMMERSES YOUTH WHO OFTEN LACK ACCESS TO THE COAST IN FUN AND CULTURALLY REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCES, KNOWING THAT ALL KIDS CAN BE TRANSFORMED BY DIVERSITY AND CONSISTENT TIME SPENT OUTDOORS. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A MORE DIVERSE OCEAN CENTERED CULTURE FOR KIDS. TSL SEEKS TO DISRUPT THE SYSTEMIC RACIAL DISPARITIES IN SEA FARING OCEAN RECREATION. THIS PROGRAM FUNCTIONS AS A SEPARATE ENTITY PROGRAM, WITH WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT ACTING AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Fontaine Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $87,418 |
Laura Russell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kyra Rogers Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Schneider Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Rogers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brook Eiler Trustee | 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 | $1,590,566 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,335 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,590,566 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $693,005 |
| Investment income | $35,542 |
| 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 | $2,337,108 |
| 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. | $87,418 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,967 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,684,649 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,229 |
| Payroll taxes | $132,936 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,445 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,784 |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,592 |
| Office expenses | $62,496 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,965 |
| Travel | $51,667 |
| 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 | $47,033 |
| Insurance | $69,150 |
| All other expenses | $7,673 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,552,065 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $484,538 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,349,754 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $92,835 |
| 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 | $31,872 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,195,227 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,679,394 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,833,620 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $243,304 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $125,939 |
| 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 | $369,243 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,298,241 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,166,136 |
| 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 | $4,833,620 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated has recieved totaling $261,817.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tony And Kyra Rogers Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $80,000 |
Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $66,251 |
Cottage Health Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: Offer weekly school-day and after school nature experiences in a small group setting. | $45,833 |
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $24,700 |
Brittingham Family Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $461,968 |
| Earnings | $45,743 |
| Net Contributions | $40,000 |
| Other Expense | $18,452 |
| Ending Balance | $529,259 |
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