Wander Project
- Assets
- $297.5k
- Revenue
- $450.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-1778644
Organization Overview
Wander Project is located in Salt Lake City, UT. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wander Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wander Project 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, Wander Project generated $450.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $483.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 41.0% per year over the past 5 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.
Since 2020, Wander Project has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $527,166. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH EVENTS, WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT MATTER TO THEM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITY BIBS - WANDER PROJECT WORKS WITH EVENT COMPANIES TO SECURE FREE OR REDUCED ENTRIES TO THEIR EVENTS. WE THEN PROVIDE OUR PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPTION TO RAISE FUNDS (A SET AMOUNT THAT VARIES BASED ON THE EVENT) IN LIEU OF PAYING FOR THE EVENT. IN 2023, WE PARTNERED WITH 5 EVENT COMPANIES: VACATION RACES, ARAVIPA - COCODONA, TRANSROCKIES RUN, ORCA RUNNING, AND NAVAJO YES. THE SUPPLY OF OUR CHARITY BIBS RELIES ENTIRELY ON THESE COMPANIES (AND EXPANDING). IN 2024, WE ARE PLANNING TO EXPAND OUR EVENT OFFERINGS. WE GIVE PARTICIPANTS THE CHOICE TO SELECT A CHARITY OF THEIR CHOOSING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR. IN 2023, WE WERE ABLE TO DONATE OVER 235,000 TO NONPROFITS BECAUSE OF OUR CHARITY BIB ATHLETES. NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS - WANDER PROJECT PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS NONPROFITS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROMOTE THEIR WORK. NONPROFIT PARTNERS COLLABORATE WITH WANDER PROJECT TO PROMOTE THE CHARITY BIB PROGRAM IN ORDER TO HARNESS THE POWER OF SUPPORTERS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR ORGANIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lindsey Powers President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Josh Lukasak Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jocelyn Boss Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Salem Stanley - Outgoing Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristine Holferty - Outgoing Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Dykstra - Outgoing Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $446,495 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $446,495 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,413 |
| 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 | $450,908 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $236,317 |
| 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. | $88,941 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,454 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $45,600 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $543 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,812 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,502 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,382 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,355 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,767 |
| Office expenses | $6,766 |
| Information technology | $960 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $14,271 |
| 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 | $1,839 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $483,817 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,593 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $155,969 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,011 |
| 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 | $1,880 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $297,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,788 |
| 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 | $16,788 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $198,450 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $82,215 |
| 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 | $297,453 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wander Project has awarded $110,900 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NAVAJO YES PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $11,298 |
THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $6,190 |
CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $18,007 |
BIGGER THAN THE TRAIL PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $27,674 |
THIS TIME TOMORROW FOUNDATION PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $8,141 |
BRIDGING BIONICS PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $34,382 |