EIN 39-6075633

The Clearing

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
City
Ellison Bay
Year formed
1937
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Clearing is an independent school that offers classes in the arts, nature, and humanities. It aims to provide diverse educational experiences to adults who share an interest in these topics and encourages them to learn, reflect, and wonder while surrounded by quiet forests, meadows, and water. The adult retreat offers a range of classes from one week to single day programs throughout the year. Instruction, room and board (summer program) are available in Ellison Bay, WI.
Total revenues
$1,241,122
2022
Total expenses
$1,310,934
2022
Total assets
$3,849,167
2022
Num. employees
23
2022

Program areas at The Clearing

An adult retreat offering one week classes from may to october, 1-3 day workshop classes from may to november and single day classes in january and february on various topics. Program services include instruction, room and board (summer program).

Who funds The Clearing

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Clearing Endowment TrustGeneral Expenses$62,500
Gwenn and Scott Stevenson FoundationGeneral Support for Its Charitable Programs$50,000
Door County Community FoundationEducational$33,385
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Clearing

NameTitleCompensation
Mike SchneiderExecutive Director$94,590
Tammy MusielProgram Director
Tom AltBoard Vice President / Vice President / Director$0
Carolyn KimbellBoard Treasurer / Treasurer / Director / President$0
Gary ChaudoirBoard President / | President / Vice President$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Clearing

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$412,260
Program services$731,143
Investment income and dividends$43,649
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$11,235
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-156
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$40,118
Miscellaneous revenues$2,873
Total revenues$1,241,122

Form 990s for The Clearing

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $62,500 from The Clearing Endowment Trust
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Hislop Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Conservation easementState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 65
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
County
Door County, WI
Website URL
theclearing.org/wp/ 
Phone
(920) 734-4531
IRS details
EIN
39-6075633
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1937
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B28: Special Education Institutions, Programs
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
Free account sign-up

Want updates when The Clearing has new information, or want to find more organizations like The Clearing?

Create free Cause IQ account