Wild Rockies Field Institute Inc is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wild Rockies Field Institute Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Rockies Field Institute 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 12/2022, Wild Rockies Field Institute Inc generated $283.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $495.0k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WILD ROCKIES FIELD INSTITUTE OFFERS ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS, PLACE-BASED FIELD COURSES THAT DEVELOP ENGAGED, INFORMED CITIZENS AND STRONG LEADERS CAPABLE OF ADDRESSING COMPLEX SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WILD ROCKIES FIELD INSTITUTE (WRFI) IS A MISSOULA, MT BASED 501(C)3 NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION. WRFIS VISION IS TO FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS THROUGH FIELD-BASED EDUCATION IN THE AMERICAN WEST. THE WILD ROCKIES FIELD INSTITUTE WAS FOUNDED ON A STRONG SET OF VALUES. THE ENTIRE WRFI COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, STUDENTS, INSTRUCTORS AND ALUMNI SHARE A COMMITMENT TO WILDERNESS, EDUCATION, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, AND EXCELLENCE. TOGETHER, THESE VALUES DEFINE WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO.WRFI OFFERS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, QUALITY ACADEMICS, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. COURSES ARE TAUGHT ALMOST ENTIRELY IN THE BACKCOUNTRY WHERE STUDENTS CAMP, BACKPACK, BIKE, KAYAK AND/OR CANOE WHILE STUDYING THE ECOLOGY, LAND USE POLICY, CULTURAL HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES OF THE REGION. WRFI COURSES ARE ACCREDITED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA AND OFFER 300-LEVEL CREDITS IN DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, FORESTRY, GEOGRAPHY, NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PHILOSOPHY AND NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES. AS A SMALL ORGANIZATION, WRFI IS COMMITTED TO THE EXPERIENCES AND WELL-BEING OF ITS STUDENTS AND STAFF.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matt Baker-White Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $44,973 |
Megan Fisher Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Morrison Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katelyn Hepburn President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nerissa Koehn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Libby Metcalf Fmr President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,724 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,724 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $235,108 |
Investment income | $275 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $283,279 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,250 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,922 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,446 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $162,804 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,187 |
Payroll taxes | $23,018 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,907 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,333 |
Advertising and promotion | $23,504 |
Office expenses | $26,779 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,446 |
Travel | $20,520 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,107 |
Insurance | $26,143 |
All other expenses | $15,454 |
Total functional expenses | $494,998 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,269 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,410 |
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 | $625 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,557 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $157,861 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,032 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $43,393 |
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 | $108,975 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $209,400 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$52,039 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $500 |
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 | $157,861 |