Wilderness Inquiry Inc

Organization Overview

Wilderness Inquiry Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wilderness Inquiry Inc employed 106 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Inquiry 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, Wilderness Inquiry Inc generated $9.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WILDERNESS INQUIRY CONNECTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND EACH OTHER THRU SHARED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SHARE THE ADVENTURE (STA) IS WI'S OLDEST AND ORIGINAL INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAM PROVIDING INTEGRATED EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, BACKGROUND, AGE OR INCOME. INCLUSION IS INCORPORATED IN THE CULTURE OF ALL WI EXPERIENCES CREATING AUTHENTIC, INCLUSIVE AND POSITIVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE STA PROGRAM TYPICALLY RANGES FROM 3-12 DAYS AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS KAYAKING, CANOEING, HIKING AND DOGSLEDDING. IN 2021 DUE TO THE CONTINUED IMPACTS OF COVID-19, PROGRAMMING CONSISTED OF SMALLER GROUPS OF 3-12 PEOPLE WHO MORE FREQUENTLY CHOSE TO TRAVEL TOGETHER TO DESTINATIONS ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. A FEW OPEN PUBLIC TRIPS WERE ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. - SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. IN ADDITION, LIVE, CONTENT RICH, VIRTUAL EVENTS WERE INCLUDED IN STANDARD PROGRAMMING TO SERVE THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL SAFELY. IN TOTAL, 2,007 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE STA PROGRAM IN 2021 INCLUDING 29% WITH DISABILITIES.NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 2,007 (1,411 VIRTUALLY)NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 2,238NUMBER OF EVENTS: 90


CANOEMOBILE BRINGS HANDS-ON LEARNING TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH VIA THE ""FLOATING CLASSROOM"" OF A 24-FOOT VOYAGEUR CANOE AND OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. ORIGINATING FROM A PLACE-BASED LEARNING INITIATIVE IN THE TWIN CITIES IN 2008, CANOEMOBILE HAS GROWN INTO A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED OUTDOOR PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS YOUTH TO THEIR LOCAL PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERWAYS, DEVELOPS OUR NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS, PROVIDES CAREER PATHWAYS FOR OUR FUTURE LEADERS IN THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY, AND ADDRESSES ONE OF THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES OF OUR TIME -- THE OPPORTUNITY GAP. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2021 CANOEMOBILE STAYED VIRTUAL FOR THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF AMIDST COVID-19. INTERACTIVE AND LIVE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TOOK PLACE JANUARY THROUGH JUNE. CANOEMOBILE SAFELY RETURNED TO THE WATER AND IN PERSON PROGRAMING JUNE - NOVEMBER. IN 2021, 14,837 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN CANOEMOBILE PROGRAMMING (3,813 VIRTUALLY), 47% IDENTIFIED AS A PERSON OF COLOR.NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 14,837 (3,813 VIRTUALLY)NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 7,150NUMBER OF EVENTS: 152


WI'S MISSION IS BASED ON INCLUSION - TO GIVE PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT PHYSICAL, AGES, CULTURAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. WI HAS TAILORED TWO PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES. GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE AND PROJECT FIT (FAMILIES INTEGRATING TOGETHER)GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE PROVIDES LIFE-TRAINING SKILLS TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES, THE PARTICIPANTS GAIN SOCIAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS.WI SERVED 80 INDIVIDUALS IN THE GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE PROGRAM THROUGH COVID SAFE IN PERSON OUTDOOR DAY PROGRAMMING. SEE SCHEDULE O.PROJECT FIT (FAMILIES INTEGRATING TOGETHER) MAKES OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD OR FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DISABILITY, OR WHO OTHERWISE WOULDN'T HAVE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. WI PROVIDES ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING POSITIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. WI SERVED 266 PEOPLE ON 39 IN-PERSON FAMILY TRIPS.NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 346NUMBER OF SERVICE DAYS: 924NUMBER OF EVENTS: 42


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Lais
Founder
$258,346
Kim Keprios
Interim Executive Dir.
$139,759
Erika Rivers
Executive Director
$9,423
Bill Schmoker
Chair
$0
Ed Spencer
Vice Chair
$0
John Butler
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$10,880
Related organizations$0
Government grants $852,655
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,390,548
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,254,083
Total Program Service Revenue$695,523
Investment income $47,578
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $4,400
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,080,863
Net Income from Fundraising Events $107,192
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,209,787

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Wilderness Inquiry Inc has recieved totaling $400,517.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT

$77,750
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$64,794
The Outdoor Foundation

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$51,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$35,650
Hugh J Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN

PURPOSE: CANOEMOBILE & GENERAL OPERATING

$30,000
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,596,868
Earnings$333,879
Net Contributions$157,319
Other Expense$60,794
Ending Balance$2,027,272

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