WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 200382329 501(c)(3) Medical Research

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$2,196,647
Total Expenses
$2,010,642
Total Assets
$2,924,808
Net Assets
$1,237,141
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
RENITA FONSECA
Phone
5123795399
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE WMS IS TO ENCOURAGE, FOSTER, SUPPORT, OR CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC IN HUMAN HEALTH ACTIVITIES IN A WILDERNESS ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $328,157 Revenue: $690,341

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS & SERVICES: THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC VIA THE FOLLOWING: 1. ITS PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, THE...

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS & SERVICES: THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC VIA THE FOLLOWING: 1. ITS PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, THE WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE JOURNAL (WEMJ) WHICH IS THE LEADING PUBLICATION FOR CUTTING EDGE ADVANCES IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF WILDERNESS MEDICINE (WM). WM CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES ARE PUBLISHED TO PROVIDE WMS MEMBERS WITH THE BEST METHODS OF HANDLING WILDERNESS RELATED TRAUMA, ENVIRONMENTAL ILLNESSES, & MANAGING MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN THE WILDERNESS. 2. RESEARCH GRANTS: IN ORDER TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE RESEARCH IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE IN EXTREME OR AUSTERE ENVIRONMENTS, THE WMS OFFERED $30,709 IN GRANTS IN 2024. 3. THE ONLINE MAGAZINE DISSEMINATES TIMELY NEWS AND WM INFORMATION TO WILDERNESS PROFESSIONALS, RECREATIONALISTS, MEDICAL, OUTDOOR, AND TRAVEL COMMUNITIES. 4. $50K PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEMBERS FOR PRE-HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDED.

Program 2
Expenses: $398,771 Revenue: $615,149

CONFERENCES: ANOTHER WAY IN WHICH THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP IS VIA HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. 2 CONFERENCES WERE HELD IN 2024. THE...

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CONFERENCES: ANOTHER WAY IN WHICH THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP IS VIA HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. 2 CONFERENCES WERE HELD IN 2024. THE ANNUAL WINTER AND SUMMER CONFERENCES WITH THEIR MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS AND AFTERNOON INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS. 1. THE WINTER CONFERENCE PROVIDED 19.75 HOURS OF CME CREDITS VIA TOPICS INCLUDING WILDLAND FIRE, SOLAR EXPOSURE, PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID, GLOBAL HEALTH, RISK ASSESSMENT, DIVING, PERIANAL PROBLEMS, LEGAL ISSUES, MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS, AND HYPOTHERMIA. 2. THE SUMMER CONFERENCE PROVIDED 25.25 HOURS OF CME CREDITS VIA TOPICS INCLUDING CAVING EXPEDITION, INTRODUCTION TO DIVE MEDICINE, PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACONS, HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE, ATHLETE AT ALTITUDE, RESCUE AT EXTREME ALTITUDE, ALTITUDE AND ICE DIVING, DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS OF THE WM PROVIDER, SEARCH AND RESCUE STRATEGIES, WOMEN AT ALTITUDE, AND OXYGEN USE AT EXTREME ALTITUDE.

Program 3
Expenses: $232,516 Revenue: $283,818

DIPLOMA IN MOUNTAIN MEDICINE (DIMM): ADVANCING THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR MEMBERS VIA OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN SPECIALIZED DIPLOMAS IS ANOTHER KEY WAY IN WHICH THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION. DIMM IS A PROGRAM...

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DIPLOMA IN MOUNTAIN MEDICINE (DIMM): ADVANCING THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR MEMBERS VIA OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN SPECIALIZED DIPLOMAS IS ANOTHER KEY WAY IN WHICH THE WMS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION. DIMM IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRAIN THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE ESSENTIALS OF CARING FOR PATIENTS IN THE TECHNICAL MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT. THE DIMM PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO WEEK-LONG DIDACTIC SESSIONS OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TWO WMS CONFERENCES, AND TWO WEEK-LONG SKILLS COURSES THAT PROVIDE PRACTICAL EDUCATION IN WILDERNESS MEDICINE, TECHNICAL RESCUE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN THE BACKCOUNTRY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,558
Program Service Revenue $2,022,469
Investment Income $56,808
Other Revenue $103,812
TOTAL REVENUE $2,196,647

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,709
Salaries & Benefits $597,282
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,285,443
Other Expenses $1,366,493
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,010,642

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,196,647 $2,226,866 0.0%
Expenses $2,010,642 $2,158,952 -0.1%
Net Income $186,005 $67,914 +1.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
8
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$156,482
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RENITA FONSECA CEO 40.00
Officer
$151,181 $5,301 $156,482
SHANA TARTER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE LAREAU TREASURER/PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAHAM BRANT-ZAWADZKI SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENN DOW PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM DELOUGHERY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE YOUNG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNE SPANO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTANNE COFFEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVINASH PATIL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORY KREUTZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,196,647 $2,010,642 $2,924,808 $186,005
2023 $2,226,866 $2,158,952 $2,421,523 $67,914
2022 $2,055,564 $2,255,129 $2,185,729 $-199,565
2021 $1,840,089 $1,315,057 $2,806,544 $525,032
2020 $1,985,423 $1,284,703 $1,846,816 $700,720
2019 $1,625,176 $1,596,603 $1,343,693 $28,573
2018 $1,445,589 $1,617,201 $1,004,114 $-171,612
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