Wild Bear Nature Center

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 09/2023, Wild Bear Nature Center employed 33 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 09/2023, Wild Bear Nature Center generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $751.0k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.2% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS: WILD BEAR NATURE CENTER PROVIDES CHILDREN AGES 5-15 WITH EDUCATIONAL 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 2021-22, WILD BEAR PROVIDED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER AND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. PROVIDED 240 PROGRAMS TO 1,780 CHILDREN WHO EXPLORED THE INDIAL PEAKS WILDERNESS, MUD LAKE AND CAIBOU RANCH OPEN SPACES, AND OTHER SURROUNDING NATUREAL AREAS. SCHOOL PROGRAMS: WILD BEAR PROVIDES NATURAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS TO SURROUNDIND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT MUD LAKE OR AT THE NATURE CENTER. PROVIDED 20 SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAMS TO 656 CHILDREN. INTERGENTERATIONAL FAMILTY PROGRAMS AND VISITATION: THE FREE INTERIM NATURE CENTER, LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL SPACE, IS OPEN WHILE THE OFFICIAL NATURE CENTER IS BEING CONSTRUCTED ENGAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN HANDS-ON NATURE EXHIBITS. WILD BEAR PROVIDED 59 ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS TO 1,541 PARTICIPANTS AND ENJOYED 23,348 GENERAL VISITORS TO THE FREE NATURE CENTER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jill Dreves
Executive Di
$100,956
Sally Brady
Board Member
$0
Brian Curtis
Secretary
$0
John Farrell
Board Chair
$0
Nancy Geyer
Board Member
$0
Ella Herz
Board Member
$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$988,759
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,525
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$988,759
Total Program Service Revenue$186,289
Investment income $83,623
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,486
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $48,082
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,313,668

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