Wilderness Inquiry Inc
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $6.9m
- Investments
- $482.5k
- Employees
- 180
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 06/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 93-0708637
Organization Overview
Wilderness Inquiry Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wilderness Inquiry Inc employed 180 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Inquiry Inc 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 Inquiry Inc generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 9 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
WILDERNESS INQUIRY'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, IDENTITIES, AND ABILITIES THROUGH SHARED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SO THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN EQUITABLY EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF TIME SPENT IN NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DAY & MULTI DAY PROGRAMS: WILDERNESS INQUIRY DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTRODUCTORY HANDS-ON LEARNING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION IN 75 COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA AND NATIONALLY. DAY PROGRAMS SERVE THE MAJORITY OF WILDERNESS INQUIRY'S PARTICIPANTS THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING CANOEMOBILE; OUTDOOR ACTIVITY DAYS; OUTDOOR CREDIT RECOVERY; VIRTUAL EXPLORERS; AND DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING DAY CAMPS. THESE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED OUTDOOR PROGRAMS CONNECT YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES TO THEIR LOCAL PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERWAYS, DEVELOP OUR NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS, AND ADDRESS THE OPPORTUNITY GAP. WILDERNESS INQUIRY CONTINUES TO OFFER VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING IN ADDITION TO IN-PERSON OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM LANGUAGE.IN 2023, 32,806 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN DAY & MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS (1,509 VIRTUALLY), 48% OF WHICH IDENTIFIED AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS OR PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC).NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 32,806NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 16,617NUMBER OF EVENTS: 351
NEAR-NATURE & EXTENDED OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES - REGARDLESS OF AGE, BACKGROUND, IDENTITY, OR ABILITY, INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. INCLUSION IS AT THE HEART OF THIS PROGRAM, WHICH STRIVES TO CREATE AUTHENTIC AND POSITIVE TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. ADVENTURES ARE 2-15 DAYS AND INCLUDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS KAYAKING, CANOEING, HIKING, AND DOGSLEDDING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM LANGUAGE.IN 2023, WILDERNESS INQUIRY GUIDED 121 TRIPS TO 21 UNIQUE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING APOSTLE ISLANDS NATIONAL LAKESHORE, BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS, COSTA RICA, HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND, ICELAND, ISLE ROYALE, TANZANIA, AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. 1,487 PEOPLE TRAVELED WITH WILDERNESS INQUIRY ON OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES IN 2023, INCLUDING 26% WITH DISABILITIES. NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 1,487NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 6,368NUMBER OF EVENTS: 121
TRAINING, LEADERSHIP, & CAREER PATHWAYS - WILDERNESS INQUIRY OFFERS MANY PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON TRAINING, LEADERSHIP, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, ALL INTENDED TO INCREASE REPRESENTATION IN OUTDOOR SPACES. 2023 WAS THE SECOND YEAR OF WILDERNESS INQUIRY'S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES PAID, ACCESSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN BUILDING CAREERS IN THE OUTDOOR AND NONPROFIT JOB SECTORS. THE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON HIRING INDIVIDUALS WITH IDENTITIES UNDERREPRESENTED IN OUTDOOR PROFESSIONS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO IDENTIFY AS BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AND/OR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY. IN TOTAL, WILDERNESS INQUIRY WORKED WITH 135 PEOPLE THROUGH TRAINING, LEADERSHIP AND CAREER PROGRAMS. NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 135NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 185NUMBER OF EVENTS: 6
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Beth Finch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Schmoker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Craig Peterson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Moreno Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dotun Obadina Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ed Spencer Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $5,040,476 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $96,032 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,040,476 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,359,480 |
| Investment income | $300,943 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $138,580 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,868,887 |
| 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. | $453,884 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,359 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,289,599 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $66,479 |
| Other employee benefits | $112,450 |
| Payroll taxes | $198,409 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $81,707 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $456,299 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,696 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $18,261 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $308,602 |
| Travel | $744,512 |
| 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 | $114,298 |
| Insurance | $178,117 |
| All other expenses | $39,641 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,326,346 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $336,617 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,910 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $971,507 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,716 |
| 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 | $144,646 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $610,014 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,370,896 |
| Investments—other securities | $482,529 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $270,102 |
| Total assets | $7,457,937 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $244,798 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $219,900 |
| 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 | $835,281 |
| Total liabilities | $1,299,979 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,388,932 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,769,026 |
| 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 | $7,457,937 |