Civic Intelligence

The Wilderness Center Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 34-0943581

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Apr 26, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.WILDERNESSCENTER.ORG

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9877 Alabama Avenue SWWilmot, OH 44689

(330) 359-5235

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

7th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

11th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

20th percentile

-6.4%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

26th percentile

$113,323

Higher top officer pay than 26% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-0.6%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets7th percentile

Assets

Down

$15,529,797

Down $96,875 (-0.6%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$15,504,996

Down $71,748 (-0.5%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$24,801

Down $25,127 (-50%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue11th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,062,628

Down $168,756 (-14%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,130,682

Up $126,282 (+13%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$68,054

Down $295,038 (-130%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2017: $15,626,672Liabilities 2017: $49,928Net Assets 2017: $15,576,7442017Assets 2018: $15,529,797Liabilities 2018: $24,801Net Assets 2018: $15,504,9962018Assets 2019: $16,324,311Liabilities 2019: $66,361Net Assets 2019: $16,257,9502019Assets 2020: $16,307,466Liabilities 2020: $76,350Net Assets 2020: $16,231,1162020Assets 2021: $17,923,083Liabilities 2021: $179,090Net Assets 2021: $17,743,9932021Assets 2022: $16,623,820Liabilities 2022: $35,157Net Assets 2022: $16,588,6632022Assets 2023: $17,084,431Liabilities 2023: $122,530Net Assets 2023: $16,961,9012023Assets 2024: $18,318,065Liabilities 2024: $60,057Net Assets 2024: $18,258,0082024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$15,529,797
Liabilities$24,801
Net Assets$15,504,996
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $1,231,384Expenses 2017: $1,004,400Net Income 2017: $226,9842017Revenue 2018: $1,062,628Expenses 2018: $1,130,682Net Income 2018: -$68,0542018Revenue 2019: $1,646,277Expenses 2019: $1,138,991Net Income 2019: $507,2862019Revenue 2020: $1,074,314Expenses 2020: $1,314,866Net Income 2020: -$240,5522020Revenue 2021: $816,491Expenses 2021: $1,280,637Net Income 2021: -$464,1462021Revenue 2022: $2,338,688Expenses 2022: $1,392,091Net Income 2022: $946,5972022Revenue 2023: $1,196,049Expenses 2023: $1,536,605Net Income 2023: -$340,5562023Revenue 2024: $2,553,015Expenses 2024: $1,703,803Net Income 2024: $849,2122024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,062,628
Expenses$1,130,682
Net Income-$68,054
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Apr 26, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,128,161
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The wilderness center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been connecting members of the community with nature, educating people of all ages, conserving natural resources, and practicing environmental stewardship since 1964.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$7,578,418$7,779,383▲ $200,965
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,046,184$5,802,116▼ $244,068
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$977,148$943,262▼ $33,886
Investments Other Securities$463,463$469,625▲ $6,162
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$490,928$411,186▼ $79,742
Intangible Assets$29,750$84,000▲ $54,250
Accounts Receivable$1,617$17,046▲ $15,429
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$19,311$12,835▼ $6,476
Inventories for Sale or Use$18,868$9,359▼ $9,509
Total Assets$15,626,672$15,529,797▼ $96,875
Other Assets Total$985$985→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,915$21,381▲ $4,466
Deferred Revenue$33,013$3,420▼ $29,593
Total Liabilities$49,928$24,801▼ $25,127
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$11,352,084$13,540,552▲ $2,188,468
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$389,107$1,437,485▲ $1,048,378
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$3,835,553$526,959▼ $3,308,594
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,576,744$15,504,996▼ $71,748
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,626,672$15,529,797▼ $96,875

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,621,781$2,643,760$4,265,541
Land$4,139,022-$4,139,022
Equipment$41,310$685,522$726,832
Other Land Buildings$3-$3

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$7,244,543$267,772▲ $341,270$249,613$7,558,397
2016$7,303,460-▲ $305,947$318,912$7,244,543
2015$6,855,763$1,216,049▲ $30,806$744,670$7,303,460
2014$6,899,962$329,826▲ $66,420$440,445$6,855,763
2013$5,938,542$667,885▲ $420,878$127,343$5,938,542
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay26th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeffrey CorneyExecutive DirectorFT$86,231$27,092$113,323
Gina MastAccountantPT$26,136$1,412$27,548

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rich ShernitPresident
Jeffrey Dafler1st Vice President
Roger E Baker2nd Vice President
Alan R DolanTrustee
Ek Ed WrightTrustee
George FilmTrustee
George GoldsworthyTrustee
Herbert W BrodaTrustee
James JelinekTrustee
Lola LewisTrustee
Marchelle SuppanTrustee
Marilyn D LovelessTrustee
Robert J ShedlarzTrustee
Tim RegulaTrustee
V Susan CookTrustee
Walter FinkTrustee
John HumphreyMember-at-large
Judy KennyMember-at-large
Arlene NussbaumSecretary
John PoundTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$440,790
Program Service Revenue
$119,981
Investment Income
$331,947
Other Revenue
$169,910
All Other Contributions
$359,090
Change in Net Assets
$-68,054
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$662,363
Other Expenses$468,319
Total Fundraising Expense$70,345
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$298,701$59,740$39,827$398,268
Depreciation Depletion$230,549$12,296$3,074$245,919
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$105,653$21,131$14,087$140,871
Occupancy$63,851$3,405$851$68,107
Other Employee Benefits$44,776$8,955$5,970$59,701
Payroll Taxes$32,085$8,556$2,139$42,780
Office Expenses$12,261$13,623$1,362$27,246
Pension Plan Contributions$18,669-$2,074$20,743
Insurance$19,205$1,024$256$20,485
All Other Expenses$9,431$9,429-$18,860
Other Expenses$13,148$713$178$13,148
Advertising$9,592--$9,592
Travel$8,086$431$108$8,625
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,485-$7,485
Fees for Services Legal-$965-$965
Fees for Services Other-$138-$138
Total Functional Expenses$910,771$149,566$70,345$1,130,682
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$102,376
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,850
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Earthly Delights$86,708$86,708$4,850$81,858
Other Events$15,668$15,668-$15,668
Total Events$102,376$102,376$4,850$97,526
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Federal form 990 is prepared by the center's independent auditor and is reviewed by the center's accountant and treasurer prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The center provides all board members with a copy of its "conflict of interest" policy annually. Board members are required to notify the center of any conflicts they may have.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of all employees is reviewed annually by the budget committee and the hr committee during the budgeting process. After the review, it is approved by the executive committee and the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Thee center makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Wilderness Center Inc
EIN
34-0943581
Phone
3303595235
Address
9877 ALABAMA AVENUE SW, WILMOT, OH 44689

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Corney
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3303595235
Signed
2019-04-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeffrey Corney
Formed
1964
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
16
Volunteers
727

Preparer

Firm
Rea & Associates Inc
Address
941 STEUBENVILLE AVE PO BOX 820, CAMBRIDGE, OH 43725-0820
Preparer
Mary Elizabeth Wright CPA
Phone
7404325658
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE WILDERNESS CENTER'S AND PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO GROW DURING OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018. TWC CURRENTLY PROTECTS MORE THAT 4,300 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE AND FAMLAND AND MORE THAN 13 MILES OF STREAMS THROUGHOUT A SEVEN-COUNTY AREA.THE CENTER CURRENTLY OWNS (IN FEE) 2,130 ACRES AND HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 1,195 ACRES. TWC CONSULTING FORESTRY CURRENTLY MAINTAINS MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR MORE THAN 18,000 ACRES. TWC HAS INTRODUCED A PROGRAM KNOWN AS THE COMMUNITY WATERSHED CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP (CWCP) WHICH WILL PROVIDE LAND OWNERS WITH A WAY TO PROTECT, ENHANCE, OR RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITAT ON THEIR PROPERTY THROUGH THE USE OF NON-BINDING AGREEMENTS.

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$15,529,797
Liabilities
$24,801
Net assets
$15,504,996
Revenue
$1,062,628
Expenses
$1,130,682
Net income
-$68,054
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.3$0.06$18.3$2.55$1.70$0.85
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.1$0.12$17.0$1.20$1.54$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.6$0.04$16.6$2.34$1.39$0.95
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.9$0.18$17.7$0.82$1.28$0.46
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.3$0.08$16.2$1.07$1.31$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.3$0.07$16.3$1.65$1.14$0.51
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.5$0.02$15.5$1.06$1.13$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.6$0.05$15.6$1.23$1.00$0.23