Team Wilderness Inc
- Assets
- $87.7k
- Revenue
- $217.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Jersey City, NJ
- Founding
- 04/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-2088743
Organization Overview
Team Wilderness Inc is located in Jersey City, NJ. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Team Wilderness Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Team Wilderness 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 12/2021, Team Wilderness Inc generated $217.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $190.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.7% per year over the past 2 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
IT IS THE MISSION OF TEAM WILDERNESS TO GROW TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND CHARACTER WITHIN OUR URBAN YOUTH THROUGH WILDERNESS EXCURSIONS.TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION WE EMPHASIZE STRIVING TO BE E.T.H.I.C.A.L. IN THE WILDERNESS AND REFLECT ON ITS APPLICATION TO LIFE.EMPATHY - THROUGH CO-DEPENDENCE TO FORCE YOUTH TO DEVELOP COMPASSION TOWARDS EACH OTHERTEAMWORK - TO UNDERSTAND AND EMBODY A POSITIVE TEAM CULTUREHEALTH - THROUGH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES RECOGNIZING WHAT IS NECESSARY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF AND LIVE A HEALTHY AND BALANCED LIFEINCLUSIVE - THROUGH INTERDEPENDENCE TO LEARN TO VALUE AND WORK TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTS AND RESPECTS DIFFERENCESCOMMUNITY - UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYADVERSITY - USING A FOREIGN SETTING TO COMPEL STUDENTS TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY RESULTING IN INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ACTUALIZATIONLEADERSHIP - OUT OF NECESSITY TO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO COLLABORA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER TREKS (A TWO WEEK SUMMER CAMP)EIGHT DAYS OF EMPOWERING OUTDOOR CHARACTER BUILDING ADVENTURES SESSIONS ARE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD. EACH DAY WE MEET AT SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY AT 8:30 AM AND END AROUND 2:30 PM DEPENDING ON THAT DAY'S TRIP. TRIPS INCLUDE HIKING, A YOGA HIKE, AND WATERFALL RAPPELLING! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IS PROVIDED FOR ALL TEENS. IT CULMINATES WITH A THREE DAY BACKPACKING TRIP IN THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. YOUTH WILL BOND WHILE BEING UNPLUGGED AND WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD THE CAMPSITE.
WILDERNESS CLUB OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS WEEKEND ADVENTURES, OUR ETHICAL CURRICULUM, AND TUTORING! WILDERNESS CLUB IS MANAGED WITH SUPPORT BY COLLEGE STUDENTS THAT ARE ALUMNI OF SUMMER TREKS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT ARE ALUMNI OF SUMMER TREKS PROVIDE SECONDARY SUPPORT TUTORING. THIS PROGRAM IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR PS23 STUDENTS IN 6TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES. IT IS OFFERED WITH NO CHARGE TO STUDENTS OR JCPS. ABOUT 75% OF PS23 STUDENTS ARE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH RECIPIENTS.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB THIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM TEACHES TEENS HOW TO USE A PROFESSIONAL CAMERA. YOUTH LEARN ABOUT SHUTTER SPEED, APERTURE, LIGHTING AND COMPOSITION. REGULAR TRIPS INTO THE WILDERNESS ALLOW FOR AN EMPHASIS ON NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY. YOUTH DISPLAY THEIR WORK IN QUARTERLY GALLERIES THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY JC FRIDAYS. THE PROFITS FROM SOLD PIECES AT THE GALLERY GO DIRECTLY TO THE YOUTH ARTIST THAT CREATED THEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Cunningham Executive Director | Trustee | 30 | $60,000 |
Joel Torres Trustee/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brigid D'souza Trustee/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Juan Melli Trustee/vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Tortorete Trustee/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lilia Rdiaz Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $105,606 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,479 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $217,085 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $217,085 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,943 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,734 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $585 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,454 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,490 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,958 |
| Insurance | $14,304 |
| All other expenses | $2,880 |
| Total functional expenses | $189,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,888 |
| 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 | $23,831 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $87,719 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,356 |
| 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 | $12,688 |
| Total liabilities | $25,044 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $62,675 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $87,719 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Team Wilderness Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Manuel And Maria Teixeira Family Foundation Inc Mountainside, NJ PURPOSE: DONATION | $20,000 |
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