WILD BEAR NATURE CENTER

EIN: 841352764 501(c)(3) Environment

NEDERLAND, CO

Total Revenue
$3,410,029
Total Expenses
$880,753
Total Assets
$7,711,756
Net Assets
$7,533,248
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
ANDREW NEAL
Phone
3032580495
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

WILD BEAR NATURE CENTER, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 166% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.5M, a strong 74% operating margin.

Mission

INSPIRING A LIFELONG CONNECTION TO NATURE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH CREATIVE EXPLORATION OF THE OUTDOORS.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,097,447
Program Service Revenue $157,747
Investment Income $128,047
Other Revenue $26,788
TOTAL REVENUE $3,410,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $533,308
Fundraising Expenses $360,948
Program Expenses $381,504
Other Expenses $347,445
TOTAL EXPENSES $880,753

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,410,029 $1,280,140 +1.7%
Expenses $880,753 $763,039 +0.2%
Net Income $2,529,276 $517,101 +3.9%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
33
Volunteers
63

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
5
$111,918
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JILL DREVES EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$111,918 $0 $111,918
BRIAN CURTIS SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CORKY DINEEN VICE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK ELLSMORE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FARRELL CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY GEYER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX KOSSEFF BOARD MEMEBR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW NEAL TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA WENINGER BOARD MEMEBR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY YATES BOARD MEMBER N/A
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 $3,410,029 $880,753 $7,711,756 $2,529,276
2024 $3,410,029 $880,753 $7,711,756 $2,529,276
2023 $1,313,668 $751,039 $5,238,807 $562,629
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $2,650,648 $654,198 $4,696,084 $1,996,450
2021 $2,502,031 $630,147 $2,582,843 $1,871,884
2020 $765,838 $416,582 $667,092 $349,256
2019 $392,450 $343,203 $278,871 $49,247
2019 $392,450 $343,203 $278,871 $49,247
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