The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $136.9k
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 07/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-7389749
Organization Overview
The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc, operating under the name The Wild Foundation, is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Wild Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Foundation 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 12/2020, Wild Foundation generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 6 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 2015, Wild Foundation has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $10,906,226. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WILD FOUNDATION WORKS INTERNATIONALLY TO PROTECT AND SUSTAIN WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE NEEDS HALF: PROMOTING THE UNDERSTANDING AND PROTECTION OF WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS THAT NATURE AND PEOPLE NEED TO SHARE THE EARTH EQUALLY.
LOCATION SPECIFIC PROJECTS IN AFRICA, NORTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE THAT HELP PROTECT AND INTEGRATE WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE WITH HUMAN COMMUNITIES.
NATURE NEEDS HALF: PROMOTING THE UNDERSTANDING AND PROTECTION OF WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS THAT NATURE AND PEOPLE NEED TO SHARE THE EARTH EQUALLY.
LOCATION SPECIFIC PROJECTS IN AFRICA, NORTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE THAT HELP PROTECT AND INTEGRATE WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE WITH HUMAN COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vance Martin President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $107,292 |
Joel Holtrop Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charlotte Baron Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Sanders Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindsay Ellis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clay Stranger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $279,425 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,790,170 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,069,595 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,487 |
| Investment income | $33,006 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,492 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $400 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,281,713 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,689,824 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $88,133 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,636,366 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,292 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,892 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $360,249 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,119 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,561 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,811 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $65,020 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $534,120 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,915 |
| Office expenses | $27,864 |
| Information technology | $9,454 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $38,359 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,670 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,302 |
| Insurance | $10,515 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,789,930 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,051,393 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $666,337 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $412,485 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $5,699 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $569,855 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,072,437 |
| Investments—other securities | $136,907 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,915,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,393 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $477,167 |
| 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 | $6,019 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $136,907 |
| Total liabilities | $749,486 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,727,726 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,437,901 |
| 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 | $4,915,113 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc has awarded $2,075,094 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EARTH VISION INSTITUTE PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $531,662 |
EARTH VISION INSTITUTE PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $531,662 |
EXPOSURE LABS PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $344,500 |
EXPOSURE LABS PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $344,500 |
FRANS LANTING INC PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $150,000 |
FRANS LANTING INC PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $150,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $751,451.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: EXPOSURE LABS' CLIMATE INITIATIVE | $400,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $72,150 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR JIM BALOG'S EARTH VISION INSTITUTE | $50,000 |
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Aptos, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $50,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $39,500 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WAKHAN VALLEY | $35,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc Boulder, CO | $4,915,113 | $5,281,713 |
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,109,193 | $2,958,052 |
Leadership Program Of The Rockies Denver, CO | $1,654,840 | $2,231,317 |
Be A Leader Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $3,748,674 | $2,907,092 |
Leadership Tulsa Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,498,273 | $1,517,579 |
Arizona Trail Association Tucson, AZ | $690,016 | $1,173,659 |
Southern Arizona Leadership Council Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,637,001 | $981,675 |
Denver Leadership Foundation Inc Denver, CO | $228,809 | $324,645 |
Valley Leadership Corporation Phoenix, AZ | $785,009 | $401,799 |
Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance Inc Denver, CO | $0 | $1,404 |
Voces Unidas De Las Montanas Glenwood Springs, CO | $1,947,491 | $1,726,981 |
Colorado Music Educators Association Denver, CO | $393,741 | $514,788 |