The Wild Fund Inc
- Assets
- $336.3k
- Revenue
- $155.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Sun Valley, ID
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-0537401
Organization Overview
The Wild Fund Inc is located in Sun Valley, ID. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wild Fund Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Fund 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 12/2023, Wild Fund Inc generated $155.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $192.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILD GIFT SELECTS EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS, TAKES THEM ON A DEEP WILDERNESS TRIP, AND GIVES THEM STARTUP CAPITAL AND EXPERT MENTORSHIP TO ACCELERATE THEIR BETTER-WORLDS IDEAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORM 990, PART THREE LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT THROUGH VIGOROUS OUTREACH AND A INTENSIVE SELECTION PROCESS, EACH YEAR WILD GIFT SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITS IMPRESSIVE VISIONARIES (AGES 21-35) WITH BREAK- THROUGH IDEAS WHO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO GROW A SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE, BRING DIVERSITY OF BACKGROUND, AND WILL MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE PROBLEM THAY ARE TRYING TO SOLVE EACH CLASS OF FELLOWS EMBARKS ON A 16-MONTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, COMMERCING WTH THE:"WILD GIFT" A 20-DAY EXPEDITION IN THE IDAHO WILDERNESS. THE EXPEDITION CHALLENGES EACH FELLOW PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, REMMOVES THEM FROM THEIR COMFORT ZONE, AND CONNECTS THEM TO THE NATURAL WORLD ON A VERY PERSONAL LEVEL. THEY ARE ABLE TO UNPLUG, GAIN CLARITY, INCUBATE IDEAS, AND ENVISION THE TRUE SCOPE OF THERI WORK AND LIVES, AND BUILD LIFE LONG BONDS WITH PEERS TACKLING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. CONNECTIONS ARE DRAWN BETWEEN THE CHALLENGES OF SURVIVING IN THE WILD TO THOSE CONFRONTED ON THE GROUND WHEN LAUNCHING A SOCIAL VENTURE - THE WILLINGNESS TO EMBRACE RISK, SEEING OBSTACLES AS OPPROTUNITIES, PERSERVANCE, HUMILTY, THE INTERCONNECTNESS OF ALL THINGS, AND FRAGILITY OF THE NATURAL WORLD. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES A PLATFORM WHERE AUTHENTICITY, COLLOBRATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE REVERED, PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE BALANCE MATTER, AND FAILURE IS VIEWED AS A NECESSARY SETP TO SUCCESS. POST-EXPEDITION, EACH WILD GIFT FELLOW IS PROVIDED WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DEDICATED MENTORS TO HELP THEM LAUNCH THEIR INITIATIVE. THEY ARE NETWORKED INTO A TIGHT-KNIT CADRE OF OTHER WILD GIFT SOCIAL ENTERPRENEURS WORKING ALL OVER THE WORLD, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP RETREATS. FELLOWS ARE ALSO SUPPORTED BEYOND THE OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP TERM OF THEIR FELLOWSHIP THROUGH ONGOING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, SPEAKING INVITATIONS, AND CONTINUED INCLUSION IN WILD GIFT'S NATIONAL AND INTERNATIOINAL OUTREACH.
FORM 990, PART THREE LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT THROUGH VIGOROUS OUTREACH AND A INTENSIVE SELECTION PROCESS, EACH YEAR WILD GIFT SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITS IMPRESSIVE VISIONARIES (AGES 21-35) WITH BREAK- THROUGH IDEAS WHO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO GROW A SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE, BRING DIVERSITY OF BACKGROUND, AND WILL MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE PROBLEM THAY ARE TRYING TO SOLVE EACH CLASS OF FELLOWS EMBARKS ON A 16-MONTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, COMMERCING WTH THE:"WILD GIFT" A 20-DAY EXPEDITION IN THE IDAHO WILDERNESS. THE EXPEDITION CHALLENGES EACH FELLOW PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, REMMOVES THEM FROM THEIR COMFORT ZONE, AND CONNECTS THEM TO THE NATURAL WORLD ON A VERY PERSONAL LEVEL. THEY ARE ABLE TO UNPLUG, GAIN CLARITY, INCUBATE IDEAS, AND ENVISION THE TRUE SCOPE OF THERI WORK AND LIVES, AND BUILD LIFE LONG BONDS WITH PEERS TACKLING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. CONNECTIONS ARE DRAWN BETWEEN THE CHALLENGES OF SURVIVING IN THE WILD TO THOSE CONFRONTED ON THE GROUND WHEN LAUNCHING A SOCIAL VENTURE - THE WILLINGNESS TO EMBRACE RISK, SEEING OBSTACLES AS OPPROTUNITIES, PERSERVANCE, HUMILTY, THE INTERCONNECTNESS OF ALL THINGS, AND FRAGILITY OF THE NATURAL WORLD. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES A PLATFORM WHERE AUTHENTICITY, COLLOBRATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE REVERED, PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE BALANCE MATTER, AND FAILURE IS VIEWED AS A NECESSARY SETP TO SUCCESS. POST-EXPEDITION, EACH WILD GIFT FELLOW IS PROVIDED WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DEDICATED MENTORS TO HELP THEM LAUNCH THEIR INITIATIVE. THEY ARE NETWORKED INTO A TIGHT-KNIT CADRE OF OTHER WILD GIFT SOCIAL ENTERPRENEURS WORKING ALL OVER THE WORLD, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP RETREATS. FELLOWS ARE ALSO SUPPORTED BEYOND THE OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP TERM OF THEIR FELLOWSHIP THROUGH ONGOING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, SPEAKING INVITATIONS, AND CONTINUED INCLUSION IN WILD GIFT'S NATIONAL AND INTERNATIOINAL OUTREACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Bailey Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Lisa Curtis Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Laura Fieselman Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Raj Vable Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Alexander Wankel Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Sarah Emenhizer President | Officer | 3 | $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 | $134,925 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $134,925 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,126 |
| 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 | $155,051 |
| 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 | $60,152 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,591 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,453 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,542 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $114,372 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,340 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,391 |
| 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 | $1,205 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $192,046 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,669 |
| 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 | $305,788 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | -$1,164 |
| Total assets | $336,293 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $688 |
| 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 | $55,114 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $55,802 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $280,491 |
| 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 | $336,293 |