The Wilderness Technology Alliance
- Assets
- $549.4k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-2035824
Organization Overview
The Wilderness Technology Alliance is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2023, Wilderness Technology Alliance employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Technology Alliance 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, Wilderness Technology Alliance generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 35.8% 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 2021, Wilderness Technology Alliance has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $261,220. 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
PIONEERING CHARACTER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS. REFURBISHED AND PLACED HUNDREDS OF COMPUTERS WITH STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDED FREE COMPUTER ACCESS, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR SENIORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE INDIGENT THROUGH THE 7- STEP "WILDTECH" MODEL. 1: IDENTIFY NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSING ON THE HOMELESS AND SCHOOLS SERVING LOW-INCOME YOUTH. 2: (OPTIONAL) PROVIDE LEADERSHIPS, TEAMWORK AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH INTENSE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS. 3: PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, MOST OFTEN THROUGH FREE AND EXTREMELY LOW-COST REFURBISHED COMPUTERS. 4: PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH LITTLE OR NO TECHNOLOGY ACCESS. 5: PROVIDE ICT VOCATIONAL SKILLS FOR DIGITALLY LITERATE PARTICIPANTS, CONCENTRATING ON CISCO ACADEMY AND IT ESSENTIALS. 6: PROVIDE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR VOCATIONALLY TRAINED PARTICIPANTS. 7: FACILITATE PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE "WILDTECH" STUDENT ENTERPRISES THAT FUSE THEIR CHARACTER AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS THROUGH WORK- BASED LEARNING THAT PRODUCES VALUABLE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES NEEDED BY THEIR COMMUNITY, GENERATING INCOME TO SUSTAIN AND GROW.
PROVIDE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY TO DC SENIORS ALONG WITH TRAINING, SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SERVICES VALUABLE TO SENIORS.ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021 THE FEDERAL BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN WAS PASSED INTO LAW. AS PART OF THIS LAW, THE DIGITAL EQUITY ACT PROVIDES 2.75 BILLION TO ESTABLISH THREE GRANT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE DIGITAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION, WHICH IS THE WTA'S MISSION. IN 2022 AND 2023, EVERY US STATE DEVELOPED AND COMPLETED THEIR STATE DIGITAL EQUITY PLAN, INCLUDING MAPPING THE DIGIT EQUITY RESOURCES IN THEIR STATES FOR EXPENDING THOSE FUNDS. SINCE THE WTA HAS A LARGE PROGRAM FOCUS ON DIGITAL EQUITY FOR SENIORS, AND FLORIDA HAS MORE SENIORS PER CAPITA THAN ANY OTHER STATE, THE WTA OBTAINED A FLORIDA BUSINESS LICENSE AND FLORIDA LOCATION IN 2023, WITH 150SF OFFICE AND 400SF WAREHOUSE/GARAGE SPACE, INCLUDING ALL UTILITIES AND INTERNET. THIS IS MUCH LOWER THAN MARKET RATES. WE ARE NOW ACTIVELY RECEIVING AND PROCESSING COMPUTER DONATIONS FROM THIS OFFICE, MEETING WITH FLORIDA DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICIALS, AND SEEKING FLORIDA GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Louis August Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $139,692 |
Dan Graham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $7,575 |
Pat Brogan Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Lambert Chaptchet Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Steve Cooper Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Christopher David President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $907,996 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $253,044 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $91,050 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,161,040 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $111,994 |
| Investment income | $4,197 |
| 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 | $1,277,231 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $119,620 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,380 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $147,267 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $614,735 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,116 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,054 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,669 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,071 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,353 |
| Advertising and promotion | $507 |
| Office expenses | $21,985 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,754 |
| Travel | $6,075 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,477 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,200 |
| Insurance | $18,807 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,150,189 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,809 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $279,559 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,366 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $140,288 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,375 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $549,397 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,625 |
| 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 | $15,625 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $533,772 |
| 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 | $549,397 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Wilderness Technology Alliance has awarded $119,620 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VETS GROUP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | | | $13,150 |
BYTE BACK | | | $32,700 |
AFTER SCHOOL ALL STARS | | | $10,920 |
ELECTRONICS VALUE RECOVERY | | | $9,800 |
FAUNTEROY COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CTR | | | $6,975 |
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICTOF COLUMBIA | | | $40,000 |