Yerkes Future Foundation Inc is located in Williams Bay, WI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Yerkes Future Foundation Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yerkes Future Foundation 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, Yerkes Future Foundation Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $801.5k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT THE ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE KNOWN AS YERKES OBSERVATORY AND TO KEEP IT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FOSTER ITS REPUTATION AS A SYMBOL OF SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE, AND CONTINUE PROGRAMS OF OUTREACH & EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT THE ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE KNOWN AS YERKES OBSERVATORY AND TO KEEP IT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FOSTER ITS REPUTATION AS A SYMBOL OF SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE, AND CONTINUE PROGRAMS OF OUTREACH & EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE YOUTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dennis Kois Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $187,448 |
Dianna Colman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Bonifacic Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Nickols Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Brownell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Ebeling Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Marion Restoration Renovation Costs | 12/30/21 | $1,583,075 |
Moore Construction Services Llc Renovation Costs | 12/30/21 | $839,238 |
Balsitis Contracting Inc Renovation Costs | 12/30/21 | $163,575 |
Pierce Engineers Renovation Costs | 12/30/21 | $224,985 |
Adams Electric Renovation Costs | 12/30/21 | $343,939 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $5,468,511 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,905 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,468,511 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,557 |
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 | $5,485,618 |
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. | $209,379 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,814 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $163,356 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,540 |
Payroll taxes | $24,749 |
Fees for services: Management | $551 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $135,528 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $84,525 |
Information technology | $13,569 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,776 |
Travel | $6,466 |
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 | $11,690 |
Insurance | $49,330 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $801,518 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $233,630 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,426,149 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,414,432 |
Accounts receivable, net | $113,010 |
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 | $72,829 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,378,930 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,870,246 |
Total assets | $12,509,226 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $571,013 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $700 |
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 | $571,713 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,439,289 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,498,224 |
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 | $12,509,226 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Yerkes Future Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $550,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust Naples, FL PURPOSE: EVENTS PAVILION | $500,000 |
Michael D And Jolynn Blair Family Foundation Lombard, IL PURPOSE: PRESERVATION | $50,000 |
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