Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
- Assets
- $15.3m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Finland, MN
- Founding
- 05/1976
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 41-1251705
Organization Overview
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center is located in Finland, MN. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 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 08/2022, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP A CITIZENRY THAT HAS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMMITMENT, AND MOTIVATION TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL THAT TEACHES CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS EDUCATING YOUTH ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Smerud President/ex | Officer | 40 | $84,191 |
Kenneth Smith Finance Dire | Officer | 40 | $66,732 |
Doug Connell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Priem Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gene Champeau Interim Trea | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Quattlebaum Burke Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,126,885 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,625 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,127,510 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,671,812 |
| Investment income | $28,145 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $875 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,270 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $87,613 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,025,051 |
| 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. | $233,112 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $206,091 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,066,402 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,317 |
| Other employee benefits | $210,700 |
| Payroll taxes | $99,802 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,613 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,288 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,253 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,750 |
| Office expenses | $139,668 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $289,460 |
| Travel | $13,863 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,541 |
| Interest | $15,250 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $606,607 |
| Insurance | $78,658 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,245,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,220,134 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $118,677 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $131,527 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $40,907 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,081 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,742,202 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $988,729 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,262,257 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $732,786 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $80,829 |
| 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 | $176,676 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $990,291 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,604,649 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $667,317 |
| 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 | $15,262,257 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center has recieved totaling $275,777.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lloyd K Johnson Foundation Duluth, MN PURPOSE: REOPENING WOLF RIDGE | $50,000 |
The American Center For Philanthropy Inc Northfield, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $36,000 |
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $30,000 |
Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $457,843 |
| Earnings | -$73,768 |
| Net Contributions | $57,955 |
| Ending Balance | $442,030 |
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 |