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Lost River Foundation Inc.
EIN 47-2854478 • 501(c)3 • West Baden Springs, IN
Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage
Profile
SEE THE ATTACHED STATEMENT on schedule O
Siviq Scores
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
58th percentile
Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
30th percentile
Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
17th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$19,458
Down $4,751 (-20%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Up$19,458
Up $3,322 (+21%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$51,833
Down $52,595 (-50%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$48,511
Down $43,628 (-47%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$3,322
Down $8,967 (-73%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $19,458
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $19,458
- Revenue
- $51,833
- Expenses
- $48,511
- Net income
- $3,322
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 14, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $51,833
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
SEE THE ATTACHED STATEMENT on schedule O
People who arrive as staff at Lost River Hostel vary widely, but usually share a few characteristics. Almost all are at a major turning point in life. Perhaps just leaving home for the first time, changing or leaving a job, getting a divoirce, finding or losing a great deal of money, or starting a business. The lessons we teach are ones that repeat over and over as time goes on, but that never lose their value. They are geared toaward purpose, peace, self-confidence, intentional living, kindness and acceptance. When we succeed, we are sending people out into the world more prepared to teach, meditate, build, problem solve, uplift, discover, research and organize for the basid building blocks of a quality human life.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Our main tool is to provide a distraction-free environment. By working toward goals involving art, construction, conversation and mindfulness, instead of distractions | - | $48,313 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Scott Wheeler | Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Lost River Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 47-2854478
- Phone
- 3176008993
- Address
- 2393 N CR 960 W, West Baden Springs, IN 47469
Signing Officer
- Name
- J Scott Wheeler
- Title
- Director
- Phone
- 8126536615
- Signed
- 2025-11-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Taxwright Inc
- Address
- 3209 W Smith Valley Rd Ste 138, Greenwood, IN 46142
- Preparer
- Michael Wright
- Phone
- 3178843103
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Expenses.1001
“Advertising and Promotion $6471”
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $407”
Other Expenses.1005
“Travel $194”
Other Expenses.1007
“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $159”
Other Expenses.1
“Utilities $7411”
Other Expenses.2
“Food $5092”
Other Expenses.3
“Bldg Supplies $4209”
Other Expenses.4
“contract labor $2772”
Other Expenses.5
“Firewood $1352”
Other Expenses.6
“General supplies $1121”
Other Expenses.7
“Reimbursed auto $1057”
Other Expenses.8
“Events(non wedding) $412”
Other Expenses.9
“Vehicle gas $173”
Other Expenses.10
“Repairs & Maintenance $123”
Other Assets.1
“Furniture - Beginning $16241 Furniture - Ending $0”
Other Assets.2
“Auto - Beginning $1600 Auto - Ending $0”
Total Liabilities.1
“Payroll Liabilities - Beginning $10199 Payroll Liabilities - Ending $0”
Total Liabilities.2
“Loan from Director - Beginning $3860 Loan from Director - Ending $0”
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