Wild Whatcom
- Assets
- $793.0k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 90-0791289
Organization Overview
Wild Whatcom is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Wild Whatcom employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Whatcom 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 08/2023, Wild Whatcom generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $997.5k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.8% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILD WHATCOM'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER LIFELONG CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AND SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPLORERS CLUB IS A LONG-TERM, OUTDOOR, YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM BASED ON EXPLORATION, SERVICE, AND CONNECTION. OUR GOALS ARE TO AWAKEN AND STRENGTHEN IN YOUTH A PROFOUND CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD; TO INSTILL A LIFE-LONG ETHIC OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY; AND TO REINFORCE CHARACTER TRAITS THAT SUSTAIN THE CAPACITY FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH SELF, OTHERS, AND THE EARTH.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INSPIRE AND AWAKEN WONDER IN THE NATURAL WORLD BY SHARING NATURE'S MYSTERIES WITH OTHERS. THE PROGRAM FACILITATES EXPLORATIONS, DISCOVERY, AND FUN IN THE NATURAL WORLD FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN LOCAL PARKS IN AND AROUND WHATCOM COUNTY. TRIPS ARE THREE TO SEVEN DAY BACKPACKING TRIPS THAT UTILIZE MENTOR- FACILITATED, MULTI-NIGHT LEARNING AND DISCOVERY OUTDOORS. LENGTH AND DIFFICULTY OF TRIPS VARY BY AGE, BUT EACH IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, RESILIENCE AND STRENGTH IN THE OUTDOORS, AND FOSTER CONNECTION TO SELF, COMMUNITY, AND PLACE. THE NATURE PRESCHOOL DELIVERS OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT TO PRESCHOOL-AGED YOUTH, AGES 3-5, WITH HALF-DAY, 4-HOUR PROGRAMMING. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE 1-4-DAYS PER WEEK DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND MULTI-DAY SUMMER CAMPS.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFER CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND CONNECT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD NEAR THEIR SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO DEVELOP A CONNECTION TO LOCAL NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION, GAMES, PLAY, ART, AND NATURE ACTIVITIES.
CAMPS ARE THREE TO FIVE DAY ADVENTURES THAT UTILIZE MENTOR-FACILITATED LEARNING AND DISCOVERY OUTDOORS IN AND AROUND WHATCOM COUNTY. WHILE EXPLORING, WE AIM TO HELP KIDS: DISCOVER THEIR CAPABILITIES THROUGH APPROPRIATE CHALLENGES; BETTER UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND OTHERS; AND DEVELOP THEIR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP CAPACITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Larson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Meg Metzger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gretchen Pflueger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Simpson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Christine Wiebe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $906 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $147,817 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $359,599 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $508,322 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $552,833 |
| Investment income | $5,808 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $91 |
| 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 | $1,067,496 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $776,902 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,136 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,560 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,040 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,127 |
| Office expenses | $6,839 |
| Information technology | $4,542 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,582 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,101 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,349 |
| All other expenses | $2,088 |
| Total functional expenses | $997,500 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350,643 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $437,700 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,569 |
| 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 | $1,039 |
| 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 | $792,951 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $227,299 |
| 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 | $75,607 |
| Total liabilities | $302,906 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $490,045 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $792,951 |