Wildcat Glades Friends Group
- Assets
- $297.4k
- Revenue
- $182.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Joplin, MO
- Founding
- 10/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-4159839
Organization Overview
Wildcat Glades Friends Group is located in Joplin, MO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wildcat Glades Friends Group employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildcat Glades Friends Group 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 12/2022, Wildcat Glades Friends Group generated $182.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $138.5k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NATURE GROUPS MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE AREA KNOWN AS WILDCAT PARK AND THE SURROUNDING CHERT GLADE ENVIRONMENT, HABITAT AND WILDLIFE BY PROMOTING AWARENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY, PROVIDING EDUCATION AND RECREATION SPACE AND PROGRAMS, AND SPONSORING NATURE BASED ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION EDUCATION: PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED TO PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ON SITE 24 TIMES A YEAR. DAYCARE AND SCHOOOLS REQUEST CLASSES AND WE TAKE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THEIR LOCATION. 7 TO 14 YEARS OLDS ARE SERVED THROUGH OUR NATURE EXLPLORER PROGRAMS MONTHLY. ADULT CLASSES RANGING IN VARIOUS TOPICS SUCH AS BEGINNING FORAGING, NATURE DECOR, NATURAL INSECT REPELLENTS, WINTER ANIMALS, AND OTHER TOPICS. THE GROUP ALSO VISITS NURSING HOMES WITH SIMILAR PORGRAMS. OVER 4500 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH IN PERSON CLASSES. EDUCATION INCLUDES INFORMATION KIOSKS, ENVIRONMENTAL FAIRS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
ANNUAL AND SPECIAL EVENTS - SHOAL CREEK WATER FESTIVAL SERVES OVER 1500 PEOPLE WITH A FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER SHEDS IN GENERAL AND SPECIFICALLY WITH THE SHOAL CREEK WATER SHED THAT SUPPLIES DRINKING WATER TO THE CITIES OF JOPLIN AND NEOSHO MISSOURI. MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU IS A COMBINATION OF EARTH AND ARBOR DAY CELEBRATIONS, SERVING OVER 600 PEOPLE AND FOCUSED ON RECYCLING, THE IMPACT INDIVIDUALS HAVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, AND DISTRIBUTING NATIVE TREES AND PLANTS. GHOSTLY GLADES IS AN INTERACTIVE HIKE WITH 400 PARITCIPANTS. HIKERS ARE DIVIDED INTO GROUPS AND LED THROUGH THE TRAILS, STOPPING AT DIFFERENT STATIONS TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS. ALL SPECIAL EVENTS ARE PARTNERSHIP EVENTS WITH OTHER NON PROFIT GROUPS.
PARK MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTS. THE GROUP WORKS IN WILDCAT PARK, A CITY OF JOPLIN PARK, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING THE TRAIL SYSTEM. HABITAT RESTORATION IS ACHIEVED BY INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES REMOVAL. NATIVE PLANTS AND TREES ARE PLANTED TO REPLACE INVASIVE SPECIES. GRAFFITI IS REMOVED FROM ROCKS AND TREES UTILIZING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY METHODS. THE GROUP ALSO MAINTAINS RESTROOMS, A HYDRATION STATION, A NATURAL PLAY AREA, AND A BUILDING FOR PARK VISITORS IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF JOPLIN UNDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robin Standridge Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $46,742 |
JD Hatcher Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ray Elliott Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Barney Short Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Keeter Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kaitlyn Welch Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,545 |
| Fundraising events | $3,305 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $138,483 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,178 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,333 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,535 |
| Investment income | $1,165 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,425 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,846 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,875 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $182,808 |
| 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. | $46,742 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,685 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,772 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $821 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,296 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,585 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $606 |
| Office expenses | $3,978 |
| Information technology | $3,715 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,041 |
| Travel | $766 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $656 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,921 |
| Insurance | $5,105 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $138,451 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,036 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,442 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $152,888 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $297,366 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,667 |
| 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 | $11,667 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $272,881 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,818 |
| 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 | $297,366 |