DISCOVERY WOODS

EIN: 800245524 501(c)(3) Education

BRAINERD, MN

Total Revenue
$1,540,759
Total Expenses
$1,569,172
Total Assets
$1,698,889
Net Assets
$362,603
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
KARA DEVRIEDNT
Phone
2188288200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DISCOVERY WOODS, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO PROVIDE BRAINERD LAKES AREA FAMILIES A CHOICE FOR HIGH QUALITY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CENTERED AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD WITH A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,495,960
Program Service Revenue $32,158
Investment Income $3,996
Other Revenue $8,645
TOTAL REVENUE $1,540,759

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,038,910
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,143,526
Other Expenses $530,262
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,569,172

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,540,759 $1,597,458 0.0%
Expenses $1,569,172 $1,629,340 0.0%
Net Income $-28,413 $-31,882 -0.1%
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
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
55
Volunteers
15

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
4
$114,283
Total Directors
5
$91,877
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMMA NEEDHAM CHAIRPERSON 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT HASTERT MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN SNOOK VICE CHAIRPERSON 40.00
Director
$42,148 $7,252 $49,400
ASHLEY GANGESTAD SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$38,855 $3,622 $42,477
REBEKAH KENT-EHLEBRACHT TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA DEVRIENDT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$67,390 $4,416 $71,806
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 $1,540,759 $1,569,172 $1,698,889 $-28,413
2024 $1,597,458 $1,629,340 $1,946,700 $-31,882
2023 $1,702,650 $1,469,890 $2,230,789 $232,760
2022 $1,698,072 $1,380,012 $2,205,715 $318,060
2021 $1,428,375 $1,435,083 $1,407,227 $-6,708
2020 $1,563,401 $1,445,044 $1,463,491 $118,357
2019 $1,536,831 $1,112,441 $1,503,848 $424,390
2018 $1,304,063 $1,441,019 $1,466,389 $-136,956
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