THE WILDERNESS CENTER INC

EIN: 340943581 501(c)(3) Environment

WILMOT, OH

Total Revenue
$2,553,015
Total Expenses
$1,703,803
Total Assets
$18,318,065
Net Assets
$18,258,008
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
CAROLYN BELL
Phone
3303595235
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE WILDERNESS CENTER INC, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 113% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $849K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

TO CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY WITH NATURE, EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AND PRACTICE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $708,047 Revenue: $116,324

THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S CONSERVATION PROGRAM CURRENTLY PROTECTS MORE THAN 3,388 ACRES OF FOREST, WETLANDS, GRASSLANDS & FARMLANDS & MORE THAN 13 MILES OF STREAMS IN A 7-COUNTY AREA. TWC CURRENTLY...

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THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S CONSERVATION PROGRAM CURRENTLY PROTECTS MORE THAN 3,388 ACRES OF FOREST, WETLANDS, GRASSLANDS & FARMLANDS & MORE THAN 13 MILES OF STREAMS IN A 7-COUNTY AREA. TWC CURRENTLY OWNS (IN FEE) 2,082 ACRES & HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 1,306 ACRES. TWC HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROTECTION & ENHANCEMENT OF 96 ACRES OF HABITAT VIA THE COMMUNITY WATERSHED CONSERVAON PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES LANDOWNERS WITH A PLAN TO ENHANCE OR RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITAT ON THEIR PROPERTY THROUGH THE USE OF NON-BINDING AGREEMENTS. TWC ALSO BEGAN LARGE-SCALE RESTORATION ON 3 PROPERTIES TOTALING 54 ACRES OF INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT, WETLAND CREATION & RESTORATION, & HARDWOOD FOREST MANAGEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $377,208 Revenue: $61,971

THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A DEEP CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS & THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WE AIM TO...

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THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A DEEP CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS & THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WE AIM TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY, INSTILL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING. TWC OFFERS A VARIETY OF FORMAL (SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, ETC.) AND NON-FORMAL (INTERPRETIVE HIKES, CITIZEN SCIENCE, ETC.) EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TO MEMBERS & THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TWC SERVED OVER 6,000 MEMBERS AND GUESTS IN TOTAL FOR THE 2023 FISCAL YEAR. OVER 2,500 OF THOSE WERE SCHOOL-BASED AND OTHER YOUTH-BASED PROGRAMMING OFFERED ON AND OFF-SITE. OVER 3,000 OF THOSE PARTICIPANTS WERE THOSE ATTENDING FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS OVER 300 ADULT PARTICIPANTS TO VARIOUS EDUCATIONALPROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $205,870 Revenue: $33,822

THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S FACILITIES INCLUDE AN INTERPRETIVE BUILDING CONTAINING CLASSROOMS, MEETING ROOMS, EXHIBITS, A WILDLIFE OBSERVATION ROOM AND A BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOP. TWC'S ASTRONOMY EDUCATION...

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THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S FACILITIES INCLUDE AN INTERPRETIVE BUILDING CONTAINING CLASSROOMS, MEETING ROOMS, EXHIBITS, A WILDLIFE OBSERVATION ROOM AND A BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOP. TWC'S ASTRONOMY EDUCATION BUILDING HOUSES AN OBSERVATORY AND THE FRED F. SILK PLANETARIUM. TWC OFFERS 10 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, PICNIC SHELTERS AND AN OBSERVATION TOWER FOR THE PUBLIC'S ENJOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT. TWC IS ALSO HOME TO A NATURE PLAYSCAPE AND A NATIVE PLANT NURSERY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,275,106
Program Service Revenue $178,295
Investment Income $1,060,870
Other Revenue $38,744
TOTAL REVENUE $2,553,015

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,060
Salaries & Benefits $1,074,392
Fundraising Expenses $181,238
Program Expenses $1,291,125
Other Expenses $628,351
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,703,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,553,015 $1,196,049 +1.1%
Expenses $1,703,803 $1,536,605 +0.1%
Net Income $849,212 $-340,556 -3.5%
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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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
26
Volunteers
122

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
7
$206,935
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEANNE GURAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 39.00
Officer
$113,007 $16,691 $129,698
CAROLYN BELL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR 39.00
Officer
$62,303 $14,934 $77,237
GEORGE FILM PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA LINNICK 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN PADDOCK 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENE NUSSBAUM SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON JUSTUS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER E BAKER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY DAVIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE FRYE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE GOLDSWORTHY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN GREENFELDER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH KENNY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOLA LEWIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MARLAR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK MCCLAUGHERTY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN PALASKI TRUSTEE (TERM BEGAN 01/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM REGULA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE SANDERS TRUSTEE 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,553,015 $1,703,803 $18,318,065 $849,212
2023 $1,196,049 $1,536,605 $17,084,431 $-340,556
2022 $2,338,688 $1,392,091 $16,623,820 $946,597
2021 $816,491 $1,280,637 $17,923,083 $-464,146
2020 $1,074,314 $1,314,866 $16,307,466 $-240,552
2019 $1,646,277 $1,138,991 $16,324,311 $507,286
2018 $1,062,628 $1,130,682 $15,529,797 $-68,054
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