Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers Ltd is located in Neenah, WI. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers Ltd employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers Ltd 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, Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers Ltd generated $929.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $886.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND LANDSCAPING PRACTICES IN ORDER TO PRESERVE BIODIVERSITY. THIS IS DONE BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENGAGE LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, EVENT WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND CONFERENCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING AND EDUCATING MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF USING NATIVE PLANTS IN NATURAL LANDSCAPING. PRODUCE BROCHURES, VIDEOS, JOURNALS, AND MAINTAIN BOTH A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING VALIDATED INFORMATION NATIONALLY FOR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF USING NATIVE PLANTS IN NATURAL LANDSCAPING. ENRICH COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO QUALIFIED SCHOOLS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO USE NATIVE PLANTINGS TO IMPROVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, BENEFIT SOIL STRUCTURE, ENHANCE PLANT COMMUNITIES, INCREASE NATIVE POLLINATORS, SUPPORT NATIVE FAUNA, IMPROVE AIR QUALITY, AND EXPAND WATER SHEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Loris Damerow President | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Carl Bahneman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Rita Ulrich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Sally Wencel Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Poznak Ex Officio/legal Counsel | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Jen Ainsworth Ex Officio | Trustee | 40 | $68,633 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $367,838 |
Fundraising events | $95,599 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $279,400 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,029 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $742,837 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,314 |
Investment income | $22,496 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $155,393 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$11,446 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $929,310 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,912 |
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. | $70,691 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,018 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $236,244 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,004 |
Other employee benefits | $20,883 |
Payroll taxes | $29,851 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,995 |
Advertising and promotion | $76,462 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $5,333 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,765 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,126 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,084 |
Insurance | $16,000 |
All other expenses | $8,841 |
Total functional expenses | $886,661 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $828,577 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,444 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,899 |
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 | $4,082 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $576,736 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $451,163 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,901,901 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,680 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $182,162 |
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 | $206,842 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,630,974 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,085 |
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 | $1,901,901 |