WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC (EIN 930708637) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERIKA RIVERS

Phone

6126769400

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $8.5M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

WILDERNESS INQUIRY'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, IDENTITIES, AND ABILITIES THROUGH SHARED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SO THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN EQUITABLY EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF TIME SPENT IN NATURE.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,158,742

Program Service Revenue $1,268,949

Investment Income $430,062

Other Revenue $114,553

TOTAL REVENUE $9,972,306

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,716,911

Fundraising Expenses $260,085

Program Expenses $7,151,611

Other Expenses $3,827,994

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,544,905

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$9,972,306	$12,169,743	-0.2%
Expenses	$8,544,905	$7,179,935	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,427,401	$4,989,808	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

213

Volunteers

366

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

$605,848

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CRAIG PETERSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIME STILSON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GRADY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA FORERO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS LAMBERT	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKISHA NATION	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CECILE BEDOR	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY DRUMMER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY HANLEY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL KASBOHM	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL MCLAUGHLIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAT EVALAND	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KERRY BUNDY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL HAMLIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB WUDLICK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON SPENCER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH FINCH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BUTLER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HINCK	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIKA RIVERS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$194,274	$13,074	$207,348
WILLY TULLY	EXTERNAL RELATIONS DIRECTO	40.00	Officer	$118,427	$16,942	$135,369
NELL HOLDEN	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DI	40.00	Officer	$120,217	$16,633	$136,850
MARGARET KRUEGER	PROGRAM & ADVENTURES	40.00	Officer	$107,771	$18,510	$126,281

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	$9,972,306	$8,544,905	$16,247,643	$1,427,401
2024	$12,169,743	$7,179,935	$15,121,276	$4,989,808
2023	$6,868,887	$5,326,346	$7,457,937	$1,542,541
2022	$4,496,254	$4,311,222	$5,836,742	$185,032
2021	$9,209,787	$3,694,867	$5,540,005	$5,514,920
2020	$3,104,098	$3,112,103	$6,201,588	$-8,005
2019	$4,102,069	$4,307,631	$5,671,167	$-205,562
2018	$4,380,071	$4,182,456	$5,494,609	$197,615

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