Idea Wild is located in Fort Collins, CO. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Idea Wild 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 10/2021, Idea Wild generated $588.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $492.4k during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 6 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
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IDEA WILDS CORE SERVICE IS DISTRIBUTING FIELD AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT TO
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
W D Van Sickle Pres/founder | Officer | 35 | $53,000 |
Gail M Kimmel Assistant | Officer | 15 | $15,472 |
Harrson Goodal Assistant | Officer | 15 | $15,220 |
Ann Marie Gage Developmnt Dir | Officer | 12 | $13,750 |
M Hillenbrand Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Chab Mortimer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $365,778 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $127,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,960 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $492,778 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $96,000 |
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 | $588,780 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $381,406 |
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. | $69,706 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,686 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,802 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,259 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $106 |
Office expenses | $3,005 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,829 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $681 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $575 |
Insurance | $2,349 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $492,404 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,660 |
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 | $233,676 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,918 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $479,254 |
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 | $1,959 |
Total liabilities | $1,959 |
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 | $477,295 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $479,254 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Idea Wild has recieved totaling $236,129.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $81,550 |
Moore Family Foundation Incline Village, NV PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND SHIPMENT OF ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO CONSERVATION BIOLOGISTS' PROJECTS AND EDUCATORS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. | $50,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,446 |
Dakota Charitable Foundation Inc Rapid City, SD PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $17,352 |
Wildlife Protection Solutions Denver, CO PURPOSE: CAMERAS FOR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH | $12,540 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Western Interstate Commission For Higher Education Boulder, CO | $21,671,158 | $19,186,814 |
Nata Board Of Certification Inc Omaha, NE | $23,217,793 | $6,438,062 |
Kansas Livestock Foundation Topeka, KS | $863,927 | $1,452,734 |
Alliance For Innovation Inc Evergreen, CO | $120,507 | $774,446 |
Idea Wild Fort Collins, CO | $479,254 | $588,780 |
Center For Technology Research And Commercialization Colorado Springs, CO | $55,148 | $416,014 |
Institute For The Study Of Advanced Development Inc Westminster, CO | $162,341 | $381,000 |
International Society Of Exposure Science Roeland Park, KS | $404,033 | $324,267 |
Tinkermill Longmont, CO | $1,557,821 | $367,926 |
Thrive-Wise Lafayette, CO | $198,014 | $0 |
Hydropower Foundation Inc Littleton, CO | $219,803 | $169,296 |
Nebraska Institute Of Forensic Sciences Inc Lincoln, NE | $8,757 | $253,050 |