Wilderness Medical Society Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 05/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0382329
Organization Overview
Wilderness Medical Society Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wilderness Medical Society Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Medical Society 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 Medical Society Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
PROVIDE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION RELATED TO WILDERNESS MEDICINE TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS & SERVICES: THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO "IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC" VIA THE FOLLOWING: 1. ITS PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, THE WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE JOURNAL (WEM) WHICH IS THE LEADING PUBLICATION FOR CUTTING EDGE ADVANCES IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF WILDERNESS MEDICINE (WM). WM CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES ARE PUBLISHED TO PROVIDE WMS MEMBERS WITH THE BEST METHODS OF HANDLING WILDERNESS RELATED TRAUMA, ENVIRONMENTAL ILLNESSES, & MANAGING MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN THE WILDERNESS. 2. RESEARCH GRANTS: IN ORDER TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE RESEARCH ON HEALTH AND MEDICINE IN EXTREME OR AUSTERE ENVIRONMENTS, THE WMS OFFERED $40,700 IN GRANTS IN 2021. 3. THE ONLINE MAGAZINE DISSEMINATES TIMELY NEWS AND WM INFORMATION TO WILDERNESS PROFESSIONALS, RECREATIONALISTS, MEDICAL, OUTDOOR, AND TRAVEL COMMUNITIES. 4. $50K PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEMBERS FOR PRE-HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDED.
CONFERENCES: ANOTHER WAY IN WHICH THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP IS VIA HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. TWO CONFERENCES WERE HELD IN 2021. THE ANNUAL WINTER AND SUMMER CONFERENCES WITH THEIR MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS AND AFTERNOON INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS. 1. THE WINTER CONFERENCE (HELD VIRTUALLY) PROVIDED 18.5 HOURS OF CME CREDITS. 2. THE SUMMER CONFERENCE (HELD VIRTUALLY) PROVIDED 18.75 HOURS OF CME CREDITS.
DIPLOMA IN MOUNTAIN MEDICINE (DIMM): ADVANCING THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR MEMBERS VIA OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN SPECIALIZED DIPLOMAS IS ANOTHER KEY WAY IN WHICH THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION. DIMM IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRAIN THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE ESSENTIALS OF CARING FOR PATIENTS IN THE TECHNICAL MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT. THE DIMM PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO WEEK-LONG DIDACTIC SESSIONS OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TWO WMS CONFERENCES, AND TWO WEEK-LONG SKILLS COURSES THAT PROVIDE PRACTICAL EDUCATION IN WILDERNESS MEDICINE, TECHNICAL RESCUE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN THE BACKCOUNTRY.
THE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT THE WMS PROVIDES TO MEMBERS AS PART OF ACCOMPLISHING OUR MISSION INCLUDE ADVENTURE CME TRIPS, STUDENT ELECTIVES, TWO ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING A DIPLOMA IN DIVE & MARINE MEDICINE (DIDMM), AND THE FELLOWSHIP IN THE ACADEMY OF WILDERNESS MEDICINE (FAWM).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Renita Fonseca CEO | Officer | 40 | $134,300 |
Linda Keyes Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Dow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Wedmore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Lieberman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Williams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $63,159 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $44,785 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $107,944 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,641,966 |
| Investment income | $26,612 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $16,412 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $40,634 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,270 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,840,089 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $40,700 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,023 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,023 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $232,943 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,504 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,500 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,464 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,689 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,945 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $240,180 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,614 |
| Office expenses | $854 |
| Information technology | $16,396 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,522 |
| Travel | $21,874 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,840 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,650 |
| All other expenses | $88,725 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,315,057 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $497,078 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,053 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,894 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $137,970 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,161,549 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,806,544 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,423 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,537,035 |
| 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 | $1,651,458 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,109,251 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,835 |
| 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 | $2,806,544 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wilderness Medical Society Inc has recieved totaling $11,149.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $11,050 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $99 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Clayton Foundation For Research Houston, TX | $144,911,994 | $10,982,705 |
Biomedical Research Institute Of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $13,199,153 | $8,153,350 |
Kidney Cancer Association Houston, TX | $23,316,300 | $6,390,706 |
Fractionation Research Inc Stillwater, OK | $7,018,117 | $4,169,009 |
Project Mend San Antonio, TX | $5,310,736 | $1,583,732 |
Wilderness Medical Society Inc Austin, TX | $2,806,544 | $1,840,089 |
Thomas N Lynn Institute For Healthcare Research Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $12,004,114 | $988,065 |
American Orthodontic Society Inc Grapevine, TX | $422,038 | $863,139 |
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $795,669 | $944,438 |
Social And Health Research Center Inc San Antonio, TX | $396,348 | $793,036 |
Baromedical Research Institute Ltd New Orleans, LA | $404,641 | $180,263 |
Human Proteome Organization Hupo Houston, TX | $683,130 | $537,131 |