Wilderness Classroom Organization in Western Sprgs, Illinois (IL)
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| Wilderness Classroom Organization | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 010627801 |
| Name of Organization | Wilderness Classroom Organization |
| In Care of Name | David Freeman |
| Address | 4605 Grand Ave, Western Sprgs, IL 60558-1548 |
| Subsection | Educational Organization |
| Ruling Date | 05/2002 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 06/2013 |
| Assets | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $52,650 |
| Amount of Income | $58,873 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $58,873 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification: Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $58,873 (it was $58,588 in 2012)
| Wilderness Classroom Organization: | $58,873 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $85,582 |
Assets in 2013: $52,650 (it was $45,440 in 2012)
| This organization: | $52,650 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $35,195 |
Expenses in 2013: $53,195
| This organization: | $53,195 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $66,869 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.1
| This organization: | 1.1 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.0 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 78.0%
| Wilderness Classroom Organization: | 78.0% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 98.5% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $67,249 | $58,588 | $58,873 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $43,120 | $45,700 | $45,919 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $18,061 | $7,097 | $12,954 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $6,068 | $5,791 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $79,579 | $62,594 | $53,195 |
| Total net assets | $48,638 | $45,440 | $52,650 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-12,330 | $-4,006 | $5,678 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $60,968 | $49,446 | $46,972 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $51,118 | ||
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $48,638 | $45,440 | $52,650 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $48,638 | $45,440 | $52,650 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | ||
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | ||
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | ||
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | ||
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | ||
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | ||
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | ||
| Total amount involved | $0 | ||
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | ||
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | ||
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $190,834 |
| Subtotal | $286,035 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $204,243 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $81,792 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $95,201 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $17,089 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $78,112 |
| Total support | $266,035 |
| Public support | $266,035 |
| Subtotal | $0 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $0 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income | $0 |
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