Civic Intelligence

Wildlife Learning Encounters

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-0825379

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 13, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.WILDLIFEENCOUNTERS.ORG
11093 South 216th StreetGretna, NE 68028

(402) 618-6006

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

51st percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

61st percentile

9.1%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-0.9%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Flat

$292,283

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Flat

$292,283

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Flat

$548,349

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$524,045

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

$24,304

Flat from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

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

$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 2023: $292,283Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $292,2832023Assets 2024: $403,086Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $403,0862024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$292,283
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$292,283
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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 2023: $548,349Expenses 2023: $524,045Net Income 2023: $24,3042023Revenue 2024: $493,189Expenses 2024: $382,385Net Income 2024: $110,8042024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$548,349
Expenses$524,045
Net Income$24,304
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$548,349
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$267,979$292,283▲ $24,304
Total Assets$267,979$292,283▲ $24,304
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$267,979$292,283▲ $24,304
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$267,979$292,283▲ $24,304
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$267,979$292,283▲ $24,304
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th 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
$9,078
Program Service Revenue
$539,271
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$9,078
Change in Net Assets
$24,304
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$524,045
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$163,800--$163,800
Occupancy-$97,509-$97,509
Insurance-$7,582-$7,582
Advertising-$6,006-$6,006
Office Expenses-$4,487-$4,487
Other Expenses$108,491$2,570-$2,570
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,552-$1,552
Total Functional Expenses$401,465$122,580$0$524,045
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
2024-11-13
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 163,800. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 163,800.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$292,283
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$292,283
Revenue
$548,349
Expenses
$524,045
Net income
$24,304
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.92$0.00$2.92$5.48$5.24$0.24
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