EIN 20-1675636

Wild Earth Wilderness School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
73
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
Description
Wild Earth's mission is to help inividuals create and strengthen connections to self, others and the Earth while building ecological and cultural resilience. The organization runs nature-based programs for children, teens, families and adults.
Total revenues
$2,693,998
2022
Total expenses
$1,915,264
2022
Total assets
$2,584,755
2022
Num. employees
73
2022

Program areas at Wild Earth Wilderness School

Wild Earth engages youth, teens, adults and families in empowering year-round nature immersion experiences in new york's hudson valley. At Wild Earth, children and adults head into the woods and off the trails, where they meet plants and animals, learn Wilderness skills, create natural crafts, and build deep connections with friends and inspiring mentors. These programs build curiosity, passion and purpose, and foster an orientation toward service and a sense of belonging to community and to the Earth. With strong character and meaningful connections, Wild Earth youth are well prepared to achieve individual excellence, become agents of positive change and thrive individually and in society. Wild Earth serves approximately 3,400 people.

Who funds Wild Earth Wilderness School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Novo FoundationGeneral Support$500,000
Novo FoundationGeneral Support$500,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$61,250
...and 20 more grants received totalling $1,303,820

Personnel at Wild Earth Wilderness School

NameTitleCompensation
David BrownsteinExecutive Director$72,552
Aja SchmeltzPresident$0
Matt ElkinSecretary$0
Mischa CohnBoard Member$0
Laura DeneyTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Wild Earth Wilderness School

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,882,656
Program services$794,991
Investment income and dividends$1,585
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,805
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,793
Miscellaneous revenues$14,778
Total revenues$2,693,998

Form 990s for Wild Earth Wilderness School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-082023-01-31990View PDF
2021-082022-05-31990View PDF
2020-082021-07-01990View PDF
2019-082020-08-27990View PDF
2018-082019-05-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Novo Foundation
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Novo Foundation
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2307 Lucas Turnpike
High Falls, NY 12440
Metro area
Kingston, NY
County
Ulster County, NY
Website URL
wildearth.org/ 
Phone
(845) 256-9830
IRS details
EIN
20-1675636
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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