Friends Of The Welty Environmental Center Inc
- Assets
- $737.8k
- Revenue
- $305.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Beloit, WI
- Founding
- 09/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1951248
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Welty Environmental Center Inc is located in Beloit, WI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of The Welty Environmental Center Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Welty Environmental Center 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, Friends Of The Welty Environmental Center Inc generated $305.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $125.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION BY EQUITABLY ENGAGING THE DIVERSE RESIDENTS OF THE STATELINE REGION WITH ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF NATURE & PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WELTY'S MAIN SOURCE OF PROGRAM REVENUE AND EXPENSES ARE FIELD TRIPS FOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS (BELOIT, TURNER, JANESVILLE, MILTON), PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (EVEN START, HEAD START, COMMUNITY KIDS) AND PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOL GROUPS(ROCK COUNTY CHRISTIAN, ROCK COUNTY MONTESSOURI). WE ALSO PROVIDE PROGRAMING FOR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (STATELINE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, COMMUNITY ACTION INC.) FUNDED BY LOCAL GRANTING AGENCIES (STATELINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ALLIANT ENERGY FOUNDATION, ECOLAB FOUNDATION). MOST OF THESE TRIPS HAPPEN AT BIG HILL PARK, WHERE THE WELTY CENTER IS LOCATED, BUT WELTY ALSO LEADS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT TAKE PLACE IN SCHOOL BUILDING (SDB'S TODD ELEMENTARY). IN THE SUMMER OF 2021 WE RECEIVED A NATIONALSCIENCE FOUNDATION SUBAWARD TO TRAIN LOCAL TEACHERS GLOBE PROTOCALS. MUCH OF THIS PROGRAMMING WAS VIRTUAL IN EARLY 2021, DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. PARTICIPANTS: 4,480
WELTY OFFERS NATURE-THEMED PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT ITS BIG HILL PARK LOCATION AND OTHER SITES IN THE STATELINE AREA (NATURE AT THE CONFLUENCE, NYGREN WETLANDS, BECKMAN MILL COUNTY PARK) FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES. WELTY ALSO RUNS DAY CAMPS & NO-SCHOOL DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND WEEKLY DURING THE SUMMER. WELTY ALSO SPONSORED AN INTERN WHO WORKED ONSITE WITH THE STATELINE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE COL. ROBERT MORSE FOUNDATION. PARTICIPATION: 1,079
WELTY LEADS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON-REQUEST FOR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (ALZHEIMER'S ORGANIZATIONS, SKYPE-A-SCIENTIST,YWCA) AND AREA LIBRARIES. WELTY ALSO HOSTS TABLE ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY DAYS, FARMER'S MARKETS, AMD SPECIAL SCHOOL EXPOS. PARTICIPANTS: 481
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brenda Plakans Executive Director | Trustee | 30 | $30,597 |
Mark Spreitzer President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Kirk Berridge Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Heidi Andre External Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jan Knutson Internal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kevin Larson Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,242 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $160,771 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,013 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,303 |
| Investment income | $14,282 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $305,519 |
| 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. | $30,597 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,649 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $61,532 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,957 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $75 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,029 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,387 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $450 |
| Office expenses | $1,111 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,469 |
| Travel | $618 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $270 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $112 |
| Insurance | $2,717 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $124,988 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,134 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $80,911 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $2,007 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $596,837 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $47,919 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $737,808 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,427 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $2,427 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $282,295 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $453,086 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $737,808 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Of The Welty Environmental Center Inc has recieved totaling $8,221.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Stateline Community Foundation Inc Beloit, WI PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANTS | $8,100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $121 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $261,164 |
| Earnings | $56,850 |
| Net Contributions | $100,000 |
| Other Expense | $1,600 |
| Ending Balance | $416,414 |
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