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Wildlife Learning Encounters

EIN 47-0825379 • 501(c)3 • Gretna, NE

Profile

To provide a no kill animal refuge with educational programs promoting an awareness and appreciation of our natural world, animal compassion, and human kindness at elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, libraries, camps and public events.

11093 South 216th StreetGretna, NE 68028

www.wildlifeencounters.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

84th percentile

38%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$403,086

Up $110,803 (+38%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$403,086

Up $110,803 (+38%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Down

$493,189

Down $55,160 (-10%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$382,385

Down $141,660 (-27%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$110,804

Up $86,500 (+356%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $275Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $2752010Assets 2011: $2,154Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,1542011Assets 2012: $4,171Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $4,1712012Assets 2013: $2,797Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $2,7972013Assets 2014: $8,603Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $8,6032014Assets 2015: $1,258Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $2,489Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $28,462Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $56,329Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $122,145Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $122,1452019Assets 2020: $179,498Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $179,4982020Assets 2021: $143,308Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $143,3082021Assets 2022: $267,979Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $267,9792022Assets 2023: $292,283Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $292,2832023Assets 2024: $403,086Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $403,0862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$403,086
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$403,086
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $305,239Expenses 2010: $304,964Net Income 2010: $2752010Revenue 2011: $308,068Expenses 2011: $306,189Net Income 2011: $1,8792011Revenue 2012: $330,112Expenses 2012: $328,095Net Income 2012: $2,0172012Revenue 2013: $302,466Expenses 2013: $303,840Net Income 2013: -$1,3742013Revenue 2014: $306,784Expenses 2014: $300,978Net Income 2014: $5,8062014Revenue 2015: $190,308Expenses 2015: $197,653Net Income 2015: -$7,3452015Revenue 2016: $171,009Expenses 2016: $169,778Net Income 2016: $1,2312016Revenue 2017: $168,678Expenses 2017: $142,705Net Income 2017: $25,9732017Revenue 2018: $197,144Expenses 2018: $169,277Net Income 2018: $27,8672018Revenue 2019: $323,247Expenses 2019: $257,431Net Income 2019: $65,8162019Revenue 2020: $256,964Expenses 2020: $199,611Net Income 2020: $57,3532020Revenue 2021: $319,051Expenses 2021: $355,241Net Income 2021: -$36,1902021Revenue 2022: $553,280Expenses 2022: $428,609Net Income 2022: $124,6712022Revenue 2023: $548,349Expenses 2023: $524,045Net Income 2023: $24,3042023Revenue 2024: $493,189Expenses 2024: $382,385Net Income 2024: $110,8042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$493,189
Expenses$382,385
Net Income$110,804
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$403,086
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$403,086
Revenue
$493,189
Expenses
$382,385
Net income
$110,804
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.03$0.00$4.03$4.93$3.82$1.11
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.92$0.00$2.92$5.48$5.24$0.24
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.68$0.00$2.68$5.53$4.29$1.25
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.43$0.00$1.43$3.19$3.55$0.36
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.79$0.00$1.79$2.57$2.00$0.57
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$3.23$2.57$0.66
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$1.97$1.69$0.28
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$1.69$1.43$0.26
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$1.71$1.70$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$1.90$1.98$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$3.07$3.01$0.06
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$3.02$3.04$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$3.30$3.28$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$3.08$3.06$0.02
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$3.05$3.05$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$493,189
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide a no kill animal refuge with educational programs promoting an awareness and appreciation of our natural world, animal compassion, and human kindness at elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, libraries, camps and public events.

To provide educational programs and to operate a no kill animal refuge

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$354,250-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$292,283$48,836▼ $243,447
Total Assets$292,283$403,086▲ $110,803
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$292,283$403,086▲ $110,803
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$292,283$403,086▲ $110,803
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$292,283$403,086▲ $110,803
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stacey SmithPresident
Erin HaleyVice President
Sarai PageBoard Member
Lee PolikovBoard of Advisor
Jessica SpanglerSecretary
Kip SmithTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$11,904
Program Service Revenue
$470,128
Investment Income
$11,157
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$11,904
Change in Net Assets
$110,804
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$382,385
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$152,212--$152,212
Occupancy-$62,000-$62,000
Insurance-$6,170-$6,170
Office Expenses-$3,917-$3,917
Other Expenses$66,518$2,965-$2,965
Advertising-$2,564-$2,564
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,681-$1,681
Total Functional Expenses$297,658$84,727$0$382,385
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-ENTITY MORE THAN 35% OWNED BY FAMILY MEMBER OF STACEY SMITH, PRESIDENTSee Part VNo$99,800
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Given the size of the governing board, there are no separate committees with authority to act on behalf of the board. As such, there are no meetings to be documented.”

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

“Upon completion of the preparation of the form 990, the president reviews the return for any discrepancies and discusses any changes with the tax preparer. Upon approval, the form 990 is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wildlife Learning Encounters
EIN
47-0825379
Phone
4026186006
Address
11093 SOUTH 216TH STREET, GRETNA, NE 68028

Signing Officer

Name
Stacey Smith
Title
President
Phone
4026186006
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stacey Smith
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Frankel LLC
Address
11404 WEST DODGE RD SUITE 700, OMAHA, NE 68154-2576
Preparer
Amy Sughroue
Phone
4024969100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Production fees: program service expenses 152,212. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 152,212.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0ENTITY MORE THAN 35% OWNED BY FAMILY MEMBER OF STACEY SMITH, PRESIDENT
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WILDLIFE LEARNING ENCOUNTERS IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT OUR NATURAL WORLD WHILE OFFERING A HOME FOR ANIMALS IN NEED FOR OVER 30 YEARS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE CORE VALUE OF CONNECTING THE NEXT GENERATION TO OUR NATURAL WORLD. ENGAGING STUDENTS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOSTERS COMPASSION FOR ALL ANIMALS AND THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, RESULTING IN RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS OF OUR PLANET. WILDLIFE LEARNING ENCOUNTERS HAS NO EMPLOYEES ITSELF, BUT INSTEAD HAS ENGAGED NATURE PRODUCTIONS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROVIDING PERSONNEL SERVICES, CLERICAL SUPPORT AND ALL OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENT TO OPERATE THE COMPANY EFFICIENTLY. IN ADDITION TO IN PERSON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, NATURE PRODUCTIONS IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT OF WILDLIFE LEARNING ENCOUNTERS INCLUDING YOUTUBE VIDEOS SUCH AS RESEARCHING WILDLIFE, EXPLORING EPIC HABITATS AND LEARNING ABOUT ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH NATURE PRODUCTIONS HAS ALLOWED WILDLIFE LEARNING ENCOUNTERS TO TEAM WITH WILDLIFE CONVERSATION AGENCIES, UNIVERSITIES, ZOOS AND OTHER WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV, COLUMN D DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GIVEN THE SIZE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, THERE ARE NO SEPARATE COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. AS SUCH, THERE ARE NO MEETINGS TO BE DOCUMENTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1UPON COMPLETION OF THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990, THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE RETURN FOR ANY DISCREPANCIES AND DISCUSSES ANY CHANGES WITH THE TAX PREPARER. UPON APPROVAL, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3PRODUCTION FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 152,212. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 152,212.
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