Wild Bear Nature Center
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Nederland, CO
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 84-1352764
Organization Overview
Wild Bear Nature Center is located in Nederland, CO. The organization was established in 1998. 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 09/2021, Wild Bear Nature Center employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Bear Nature Center 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 09/2021, Wild Bear Nature Center generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $630.1k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.6% 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
INSPIRING A LIFELONG CONNECTION TO NATURE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH CREATIVE EXPLORATION OF THE OUTDOORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS: WILD BEAR NATURE CENTER PROVIDES CHILDREN AGES 5-15 WITHEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS; AFTER-SCHOOL, DAYS OFF, AND ALL SUMMER. WILD BEAR IS A CCCAP (COLORADO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) PROVIDER AND 49% OF PARTICIPANTS ARE IDENTIFIED AS LOW-INCOME AND ACCESS PROGRAMS THROUGH CCCAP AND DONOR SUPPORTED SCHOLARSHIPS. IN 2020-21 DURING COVID, WILD BEAR CONTINUED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR CHLDREN DURING THE SUMMER AND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WILD BEAR PROVIDED 307 PROGRAMS TO 2,020 CHILDREN WHO EXPLORED THE INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS, MUD LAKE AND CARIBOU RANCH OPEN SPACES, AND OTHER SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS.SCHOOL PROGRAMS: WILD BEAR PROVIDES NATURAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS TO SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT MUD LAKE OR AT THE NATURE CENTER. SCHOOL DISTRICTS CANCELLED ALL FIELD TRIPS, HOWEVER WILD BEAR PROVIDED 14 SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAMS TO 223 CHILDREN. INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY PROGRAMS AND VISITATION: THE FREE INTERIM NATURE CENTER, LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL SPACE WAS OPEN WITH COVID PROTOCOL, ENGAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN HANDS-ON NATURE EXHIBITS. WILD BEAR PROVIDED 53 ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS TO THE 1,641 PARTICIPANTS AND ENJOYED 18,070 GENERAL VISITORS TO THE FREE NATURE CENTER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Dreves Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $73,581 |
Dorothy Whalen Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Laura Wilkins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacob Harmon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hillary Katz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Curtis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $97,379 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,221,185 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $919,800 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,318,564 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $134,660 |
| Investment income | $605 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,655 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $35,244 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,502,031 |
| 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. | $71,989 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,398 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $240,903 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,178 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,804 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,712 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $97,560 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,041 |
| Office expenses | $4,777 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $80,342 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $150 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,000 |
| Insurance | $3,507 |
| All other expenses | $21,347 |
| Total functional expenses | $630,147 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,234 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,501 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $187,276 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $894 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,158 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,259 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $183,507 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,109,014 |
| Total assets | $2,582,843 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $104,048 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $375 |
| 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 | $104,423 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $819,167 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,659,253 |
| 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 | $2,582,843 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wild Bear Nature Center has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | $59,543,794 | $61,864,266 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO | $6,156,193 | $13,024,526 |
Environment America Inc Denver, CO | $45,550,735 | $14,481,282 |
Grand Canyon Trust Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $35,143,090 | $9,915,125 |
Badger Creek Corporation Stilwell, KS | $26,149,568 | $5,167,986 |
Housing Resources Of Western Colorado Grand Junction, CO | $12,341,486 | $4,804,755 |
River Network Boulder, CO | $3,721,825 | $4,468,341 |
Compatible Lands Foundation Inc Claremore, OK | $1,764,355 | $3,589,470 |
Summit Land Conservancy Park City, UT | $8,589,642 | $4,445,147 |
Tucson Audubon Society Tucson, AZ | $6,162,054 | $3,148,032 |
Coalitions And Collaboratives Inc Lake George, CO | $744,071 | $2,427,870 |
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc Wood River, NE | $12,726,786 | $1,705,315 |