Wildlife Science Center
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Stacy, MN
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1678264
Organization Overview
Wildlife Science Center is located in Stacy, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B50) the organization is classified as: Graduate & Professional Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wildlife Science Center employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Science 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 12/2021, Wildlife Science Center generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $924.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.2% 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
TO ADVANCE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIOLOGY OF WILD ANIMALS THROUGH THE USE OF LONG-TERM, HUMANE, SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ON CAPTIVE POPULATIONS IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH SPECIES BOTH IN THE WILD AND CAPTIVITY; TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE SCIENTIFIC RESOURCE FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES AND TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR WILDLIFE AGENCIES, EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: THE WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER PROVIDED PROGRAMS FOR OVER 15,000 VISITORS. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, NON-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL GROUPS AGES PRE-K THROUGH 12 AND POST SECONDARY. EVERY WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAM IS ALIGNED WITH NATIONAL AND STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS, BUT THE FOCUS OF THE PRESENTATION DOES NOT INVOLOVE SCIENCE, BUT EXPANDS TO INCLUDE THE SUBJECT OF WOLVES AND WILDLIFE HISTORY, CULTURE, MATHMATICS, LITERATURE, ART, AND OTHER TOPICS. CLOSE-UP OBSERVATION OF OUR WILDLIFE AFFORDS UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FROM COLOR AND SIZE VARIATION TO A MORE IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ADAPTATIONS, BEHAVIORS, MANAGEMENT, AND CONSERVATION. TRAINING: WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER CONTINUED A LONG TRADITION OF PROVIDING HANDS-ON TRAINING TO WILDLIFE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS USING OUR REAL WOLVES AND BEARS. RESEARCH: BIOLOGISTS HAVE SPENT TIME RESEARCHING ANIMALS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY WOLF AND BEAR POPULATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Callahan Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $59,808 |
Mark Beckel Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Christianson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brock Verville Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Bancroft Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stewart Breck Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $328 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $102,507 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,159,120 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $302,324 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,261,955 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $139,716 |
| Investment income | $64 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,500 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,821 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,522 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,415,392 |
| 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. | $59,808 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,980 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $203,045 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,492 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,403 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,437 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $46,649 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,793 |
| Office expenses | $3,970 |
| Information technology | $2,466 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,469 |
| Travel | $1,852 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,763 |
| Interest | $3,315 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,004 |
| Insurance | $27,196 |
| All other expenses | $17,993 |
| Total functional expenses | $923,990 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$5,520 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $398,354 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $71,307 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,169 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,956,248 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,424,558 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $99 |
| Other liabilities | $2,656 |
| Total liabilities | $2,755 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,421,803 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,424,558 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wildlife Science Center has recieved totaling $8,867.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,901 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $866 |
Lpl Financial Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center Des Moines, IA | $450,267,375 | $87,558,866 |
Palmer College Foundation Davenport, IA | $257,383,249 | $91,492,236 |
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law St Paul, MN | $82,186,251 | $56,266,158 |
Independent School District No 535 Health & Dental Care Rochester, MN | $8,853,710 | $33,608,097 |
North Central University Minneapolis, MN | $48,028,269 | $37,778,406 |
Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN | $39,341,448 | $34,284,875 |
Krell Institute Inc Ames, IA | $2,185,280 | $14,305,955 |
Duluth Graduate Medical Education Council Inc Duluth, MN | $4,803,601 | $7,733,024 |
High School For Recording Arts St Paul, MN | $4,751,970 | $7,549,848 |
Iowa Medical Education Collaborative Des Moines, IA | $0 | $4,983,705 |
United Theological Seminary Of The Twin Cities St Paul, MN | $12,813,883 | $6,235,932 |
Oak Hills Fellowship Inc Bemidji, MN | $7,589,446 | $4,230,819 |