PRAIRIE WOODS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

EIN: 411366265 501(c)(3)

SPICER, MN

Total Revenue
$728,653
Total Expenses
$633,590
Total Assets
$2,451,410
Net Assets
$2,259,903
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
SCOTT GLUP
Phone
3203545894
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PRAIRIE WOODS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit that reported $729K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $634K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

LEARNING TO LIVE WELL WITH SELF, OTHERS & THE ENVIRONMENT. PRAIRIE WOODS ENVIORNMENTAL LEARNING CENTER, COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AN INDIVIDUAL AND SHARED COMMITTMENT TO THE RESPONSIBLE USE, MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $377,952 Revenue: $71,950

THE CHALLENGE COURSE (CC) AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (EE) PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 7,100 AND 6,900 PARTICIPANTS, RESPECTIVELY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS PRIMARILY WORK WITH ORGANIZED GROUPS...

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THE CHALLENGE COURSE (CC) AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (EE) PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 7,100 AND 6,900 PARTICIPANTS, RESPECTIVELY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS PRIMARILY WORK WITH ORGANIZED GROUPS AND ARE DELIVERED THROUGH 1- TO 6-HOUR SESSIONS HELD EITHER ON-SITE AT PWELC OR AT OFF-SITE LOCATIONS. TO ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY FACILITATION AND SAFETY, INTERMITTENT PART-TIME STAFF ARE ENGAGED WHEN GROUP SIZES EXCEED 15 PARTICIPANTS. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS INSPIRE THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS TO CONNECT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND DEVELOP SKILLS IN TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $113,007

THE YOUTH ECO SOLUTIONS (YES) PROGRAM OPERATES IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AS AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY, CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY AND SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND...

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THE YOUTH ECO SOLUTIONS (YES) PROGRAM OPERATES IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AS AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY, CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY AND SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. IN 2023, 323 YES STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS AND WORKSHOPS, DEDICATING 400 VOLUNTEER HOURS TOWARD IMPACTFUL CHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, YES COACHES CONTRIBUTED 100 HOURS, AND 95 COMMUNITY MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED OVER 170 HOURS TO SUPPORT TEAM PROJECTS. YES TEAM EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES IMPACTED AN ADDITIONAL 1,145 STUDENTS, FOSTERING GREATER ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND ACTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE YES PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS, WITH SUPPORT FROM TWO SIGNIFICANT GRANTS-MN LCCMR AND MN REGENTS IONE, BOTH OPERATING ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $559,130
Program Service Revenue $71,950
Investment Income $22,770
Other Revenue $74,803
TOTAL REVENUE $728,653

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $113,007
Salaries & Benefits $351,397
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $490,959
Other Expenses $169,186
TOTAL EXPENSES $633,590

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $728,653 $554,452 +0.3%
Expenses $633,590 $575,534 +0.1%
Net Income $95,063 $-21,082 -5.5%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
31
Volunteers
300

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
$114,175
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID NESTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CLEMENTSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE LEITCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT GLUP CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RON HALVORSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ROBERT KAISER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER IMDIEKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARI KLEBE OFFICE MANAG 32.00
Officer
$37,969 $0 $37,969
JENNIFER SWENSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$76,206 $0 $76,206
SHARON OLESON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDIA THOMPSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS PETERSON 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $728,653 $633,590 $2,451,410 $95,063
2022 $554,452 $575,534 $1,803,379 $-21,082
2021 $601,157 $444,150 $1,952,875 $157,007
2020 $557,562 $553,528 $1,762,703 $4,034
2019 $636,950 $646,980 $1,698,807 $-10,030
2018 $784,175 $693,554 $1,645,202 $90,621
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