Friends Of Nevada Wilderness is located in Sparks, NV. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2022, Friends Of Nevada Wilderness employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Nevada Wilderness 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 12/2022, Friends Of Nevada Wilderness generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS (FNW) WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLUNTEERS AND OTHERS TO PROTECT NEVADA'S WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE. FNW IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING ALL QUALIFIED NEVADA PUBLIC LANDS AS WILDERNESS, PROTECTING THESE WILDLANDS FROM ONGOING THREATS, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUES OF AND NEED FOR WILDERNESS, AND IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION OF WILD LANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AGENCIES, OUR VOLUNTEER STEWARDS CLEAN UP, MONITOR AND HEAL WILDLANDS AND IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND RECREATIONAL TRAIL ACCESS. IN 2022 WE COMPLETED 48 VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS WITH 546 VOLUNTEERS, GIVING BACK A TOTAL OF 332,927 OF IN-KIND VOLUNTEER SERVICE. VOLUNTEERS MONITORED 110 SPRINGS, PULLED INVASIVE WEEDS, SEEDED NATIVE PLANTS, KNOCKED DOWN MINING CLAIM MARKERS TRAPPING WILDLIFE, MONITORED DARK SKIES, AND INSTALLED SIGNS. OUR TRAIL CREW MAINTAINED ABOUT 70 MILES OF WILDERNESS TRAILS AND THE SHELDON RESOURCE CREW REMOVED 6.2 TONS OF WASTE METAL FROM REFUGE WILDLANDS.
WILDERNESS LEGISLATION AND PLANNING PROGRAM: IN 2022 WE WERE EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL SEEING THE CREATION OF THE AVI KWA AME NATIONAL MONUMENT, THREE NEW WILDERNESS AREAS DESIGNATED IN CHURCHILL/LANDER COUNTIES ALONG WITH THE NUMUNAA NOBE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA. WE CONTINUED WORK ON THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE WASHOE AND NYE COUNTIES PUBLIC LANDS BILLS. WE HAVE READ, ANALYZED AND PROVIDED COMMENTS ON MANY PUBLIC LAND PROPOSALS THAT COULD AFFECT NEVADA WILDLANDS.
WILDERNESS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM: WE DESIGNED AND PRINTED TWO NEWSLETTERS, PRODUCED THE 2023 WILD NEVADA CALENDAR, SENT MONTHLY E- NEWSLETTERS AND NUMEROUS ALERTS AND EVENT INVITATIONS TO OUR SUPPORTERS. WE HOSTED THE MONTHLY WILD SPEAKER SERIES, THE WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, THE BLACK ROCK RENDEZVOUS AND NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY EVENTS AND A DARK SKY FESTIVAL. WE PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS TABLING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER FAIRS WITH LOCAL COLLEGES. WE WERE APPROVED BY THE NEVADA DMV FOR A DARK SKY LICENSE PLATE. ADDITIONAL STORIES, VIDEOS, AND PHOTOS CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR WEBSITE, INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shaaron Netherton Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $66,919 |
Roger Scholl Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hermi Hiatt Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michelle Napoli Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Louis Bubala III Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lawrence Dwyer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $722,362 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $982,825 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,973 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,705,187 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,237 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,635 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,201 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,410 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,714,400 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $69,427 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,890 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $791,573 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,200 |
Other employee benefits | $113,124 |
Payroll taxes | $97,618 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,926 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $94,772 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $18,418 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $87,561 |
Travel | $76,616 |
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 | $10,388 |
Insurance | $6,981 |
All other expenses | $15,781 |
Total functional expenses | $1,528,330 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,570 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $42,566 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $92,495 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,120 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $439,351 |
Investments—other securities | $55,877 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,000 |
Total assets | $836,979 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,204 |
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 | $51,204 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $748,150 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,625 |
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 | $836,979 |