WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK (EIN 320013455) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JERMIAH TIETZ

Phone

9896246177

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $973K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF WILDERNESS TRAILS ZOO IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD. WE STRIVE TO REACH OUR GOAL THROUGH: HANDS-ON AND CLOSE UP EXPERIENCES WITH ANIMALS, PROMOTING HARMONY BETWEEN NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EXAMPLE. PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CONSERVATION ISSUES AND TO EDUCATE HOW EASY IT CAN BE TO HELP WITH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMALS. CREATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE EXHIBITS WITH PLENTY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH WHICH EMPLOYEES CAN USE AND EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM AND SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE WITH THE PUBLIC IN A FUN, FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AND THE NATURAL SURROUNDING OF THE ZOO HAVE ALWAYS BEEN REGARDED AS COMMUNITY TREASURES. HUNDREDS OF SCHOOL GROUPS VISIT THE ZOO EACH SPRING AND THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES MAKE THE ZOO A TRADITIONAL VISIT FOR SUMMER VACATION. AREA RESIDENTS APPRECIATE THE SERVICES THAT THE ZO

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $802,842

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $262,230

TOTAL REVENUE $1,065,072

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $489,613

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $972,505

Other Expenses $482,892

TOTAL EXPENSES $972,505

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,065,072	$921,134	+0.2%
Expenses	$972,505	$899,484	+0.1%
Net Income	$92,567	$21,650	+3.3%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$46,440

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KELSIE BAILEY	V PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$46,440	$0	$46,440
DWAIN BECK	TREASURER	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KAREN BECK	SECRETARY	25.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE FELNER	DIRECTOR OF	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JERMIAH TIETZ	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$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	$1,065,072	$972,505	$725,554	$92,567
2023	$921,134	$899,484	$664,151	$21,650
2022	$802,935	$778,041	$621,089	$24,894
2021	$958,983	$816,489	$582,946	$142,494
2020	$736,685	$570,509	$440,078	$166,176
2019	$557,355	$541,944	$132,430	$15,411
2018	$487,268	$527,330	$130,105	$-40,062

WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK