WEDGE ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

EIN: 237348134 501(c)(3)

BOLIVAR, PA

Total Revenue
$87,521
Total Expenses
$37,439
Total Assets
$821,836
Net Assets
$821,836
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
KELLY RICHERS
Phone
6612017357
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WEDGE ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 1970, is a micro nonprofit that reported $88K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $50K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

Publishing of entomological volumes relating to the moths of North America and associated subjects. Furthering research in the area of Lepidoptera butterflies and moths.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,145 Revenue: $18,344

Create a body of work concerning the moths of North America and distribute these to the public through sales and educational institutions as well as electronic distribution. Produce a volume of the...

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Create a body of work concerning the moths of North America and distribute these to the public through sales and educational institutions as well as electronic distribution. Produce a volume of the series Moths of North America on an irregular basis as completed.

Program 2
Expenses: $22,994 Revenue: $69,177

Storage and distribution of volumes legal advisement regulatory costs credit card transactions PayPal transactions bank charges website maintenance depreciation and reduction of stock investments

Program 3
Expenses: $6,300 Revenue: $0

Technical drawings student awards

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,371
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $69,178
Other Revenue $1,972
TOTAL REVENUE $87,521

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,900
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $37,439
Other Expenses $33,039
TOTAL EXPENSES $37,439

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $87,521 $71,844 +0.2%
Expenses $37,439 $55,488 -0.3%
Net Income $50,082 $16,356 +2.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
6
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kelly Richers President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sangmi Lee Secretzry 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Gilligan Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Wagner Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chuck Harp Assistant Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Oliver Dominick Assistant Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Nanz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gregory Pohl Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christian Schmidt Editor in Chief 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Gall Director 2.00
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
2025 $87,521 $37,439 $821,836 $50,082
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $69,639 $26,545 $755,398 $43,094
2020 $98,336 $65,169 $688,957 $33,167
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