Wilderness Inquiry Inc
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $9.2m
- Investments
- $582.5k
- Employees
- 106
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 06/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Wilderness Inquiry Inc employed 106 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 12/2021, Wilderness Inquiry Inc generated $9.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILDERNESS INQUIRY CONNECTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND EACH OTHER THRU SHARED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SHARE THE ADVENTURE (STA) IS WI'S OLDEST AND ORIGINAL INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAM PROVIDING INTEGRATED EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, BACKGROUND, AGE OR INCOME. INCLUSION IS INCORPORATED IN THE CULTURE OF ALL WI EXPERIENCES CREATING AUTHENTIC, INCLUSIVE AND POSITIVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE STA PROGRAM TYPICALLY RANGES FROM 3-12 DAYS AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS KAYAKING, CANOEING, HIKING AND DOGSLEDDING. IN 2021 DUE TO THE CONTINUED IMPACTS OF COVID-19, PROGRAMMING CONSISTED OF SMALLER GROUPS OF 3-12 PEOPLE WHO MORE FREQUENTLY CHOSE TO TRAVEL TOGETHER TO DESTINATIONS ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. A FEW OPEN PUBLIC TRIPS WERE ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. - SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. IN ADDITION, LIVE, CONTENT RICH, VIRTUAL EVENTS WERE INCLUDED IN STANDARD PROGRAMMING TO SERVE THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL SAFELY. IN TOTAL, 2,007 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE STA PROGRAM IN 2021 INCLUDING 29% WITH DISABILITIES.NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 2,007 (1,411 VIRTUALLY)NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 2,238NUMBER OF EVENTS: 90
CANOEMOBILE BRINGS HANDS-ON LEARNING TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH VIA THE ""FLOATING CLASSROOM"" OF A 24-FOOT VOYAGEUR CANOE AND OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. ORIGINATING FROM A PLACE-BASED LEARNING INITIATIVE IN THE TWIN CITIES IN 2008, CANOEMOBILE HAS GROWN INTO A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED OUTDOOR PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS YOUTH TO THEIR LOCAL PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERWAYS, DEVELOPS OUR NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS, PROVIDES CAREER PATHWAYS FOR OUR FUTURE LEADERS IN THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY, AND ADDRESSES ONE OF THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES OF OUR TIME -- THE OPPORTUNITY GAP. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2021 CANOEMOBILE STAYED VIRTUAL FOR THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF AMIDST COVID-19. INTERACTIVE AND LIVE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TOOK PLACE JANUARY THROUGH JUNE. CANOEMOBILE SAFELY RETURNED TO THE WATER AND IN PERSON PROGRAMING JUNE - NOVEMBER. IN 2021, 14,837 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN CANOEMOBILE PROGRAMMING (3,813 VIRTUALLY), 47% IDENTIFIED AS A PERSON OF COLOR.NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 14,837 (3,813 VIRTUALLY)NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 7,150NUMBER OF EVENTS: 152
WI'S MISSION IS BASED ON INCLUSION - TO GIVE PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT PHYSICAL, AGES, CULTURAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. WI HAS TAILORED TWO PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES. GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE AND PROJECT FIT (FAMILIES INTEGRATING TOGETHER)GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE PROVIDES LIFE-TRAINING SKILLS TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES, THE PARTICIPANTS GAIN SOCIAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS.WI SERVED 80 INDIVIDUALS IN THE GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE PROGRAM THROUGH COVID SAFE IN PERSON OUTDOOR DAY PROGRAMMING. SEE SCHEDULE O.PROJECT FIT (FAMILIES INTEGRATING TOGETHER) MAKES OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD OR FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DISABILITY, OR WHO OTHERWISE WOULDN'T HAVE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. WI PROVIDES ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING POSITIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. WI SERVED 266 PEOPLE ON 39 IN-PERSON FAMILY TRIPS.NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 346NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 924NUMBER OF EVENTS: 42
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Lais Founder | 10 | $258,346 | |
Kim Keprios Interim Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $139,759 |
Erika Rivers Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $9,423 |
Bill Schmoker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ed Spencer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Butler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $10,880 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $852,655 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,390,548 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,254,083 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $695,523 |
| Investment income | $47,578 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,400 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,080,863 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $107,192 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,209,787 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
| 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. | $455,282 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,764 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,291,808 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $175,564 |
| Payroll taxes | $137,333 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,513 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,925 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,544 |
| Fees for services: Other | $437,816 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,766 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $22,682 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $154,737 |
| Travel | $8,237 |
| 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 | $166,756 |
| Insurance | $180,240 |
| All other expenses | $36,841 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,694,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $311,192 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $139,644 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $248,098 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,299 |
| 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 | $104,743 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $860,463 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,267,019 |
| Investments—other securities | $582,547 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,540,005 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,809 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $84,804 |
| 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 | $662,115 |
| Total liabilities | $944,728 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,620,851 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $974,426 |
| 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 | $5,540,005 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Wilderness Inquiry Inc has recieved totaling $400,517.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $77,750 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $64,794 |
The Outdoor Foundation Boulder, CO PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $51,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $35,650 |
Hugh J Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN PURPOSE: CANOEMOBILE & GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,596,868 |
| Earnings | $333,879 |
| Net Contributions | $157,319 |
| Other Expense | $60,794 |
| Ending Balance | $2,027,272 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Voyageur Outward Bound School St Paul, MN | $9,562,125 | $8,704,047 |
Wilderness Inquiry Inc St Paul, MN | $5,540,005 | $9,209,787 |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation West St Paul, MN | $31,788,232 | $5,013,942 |
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN | $15,262,257 | $4,025,051 |
Lake Superior Center Duluth, MN | $2,211,388 | $3,675,136 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Sandstone, MN | $6,482,037 | $5,070,144 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc Lanesboro, MN | $6,318,004 | $2,449,962 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, MN | $2,703,587 | $2,707,647 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |