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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1416519

FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, WI 53132

Financials

$239K$215K2023$675K$289K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$674,833$288,596$386,237$708,823$22,503$686,320
December 31, 2023990$239,086$215,314$23,772$292,355$23,981$268,374
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$599,663
of which government grants
$6,652
Membership dues
$61,766
Program service revenue
$418
Investment income
$15,300
Net gain from sales of assets
$6,292
Net income from fundraising events
$19,191
Net income from sales of inventory
$38,557
Other revenue
$59,452

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,766
Other salaries and wages
$87,202
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$93,873
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,195
Occupancy
$12,681
Travel
$118
Depreciation
$2,033
Program services (functional)
$128,908
Management and general (functional)
$98,796
Fundraising (functional)
$60,892

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$292,355
Total assets, end of year
$708,823
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,503
Net assets, end of year
$686,320
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,767
Publicly traded securities
$538,894
Net assets without donor restrictions
$686,320
Gross receipts
$764,169
Employees
4
Volunteers
602
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
WI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CINDY LORENTZENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
TED BOSCHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JIM WROBLEWSKITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
ELIZABETH TERASEKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LUCAS AMELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL BRINGSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MELISSA DEUTSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
EMILY LAAK-LOEDINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0
JENNIFER LAZEWSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
JOSEPH ROUBIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY SHAMBARGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG JOERSPRESIDENT EMERITUS
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CINDY LORENTZENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
BOB SHERWOODVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
JIM WROBLEWSKITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
TED BOSCHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
LUCAS AMELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
PAUL BRINGSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
REBECCA LANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
JUSTIN HOUGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
PAUL KOHLMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
JENNIFER LAZEWSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
JOE ROUBIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
JOE SCHWARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
TIMOTHY MCCOLLOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
16$0
GREG JOERSPRESIDENT EMERITUS
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
LIZ TERASEKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9701 W COLLEGE AVE, FRANKLIN, WI 53132-2529
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES WROBLEWSKI, 9701 W COLLEGE AVE, FRANKLIN, WI 53132
Signed the 990
JAMES WROBLEWSKI, TREASURER
Phone
(414) 425-8550
Return prepared by
REILLY PENNER & BENTON LLP

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF WEHR IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE WEHR NATURE CENTER AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CENTER INCLUDING NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENTS, SUMMER INTERNS, NATURE IN THE PARKS, LIVE ANIMALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONTINUE WORK TOWARDS ACCESSIBILITY TO NATURE FOR ALL. BUILDING EXPANSION, INCLUDING ADA COMPLIANT RESTROOMS AND CLASSROOM SPACES, OUTDOOR BOARDWALK, AMPHITHEATER AND BENCHES THROUGHOUT THE NATURE CENTER.
    Expenses $13,766 · grants $13,766
  • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PROVIDING SUPPLIES, ACTIVITIES, AND TEACHERS.
    Expenses $105,061 · revenue $40,679
  • INTERNSHIPS. EVERY SUMMER THE FRIENDS OF WEHR HIRES INTERNS TO ASSIST IN OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES PRACTICAL, IN-FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR THE INTERNS.
    Expenses $10,081

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-1416519
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1982
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C116)
Assets (IRS master file)
$708,823
Income (IRS master file)
$764,169

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$674,833$288,596$708,823XML
990December 2023$239,086$215,314$292,355XML
990December 2022$218,330$202,945$246,400IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1416519).

Questions about FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC is 39-1416519.
Is FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES WROBLEWSKI.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $674,833, expenses of $288,596 and total assets of $708,823 at year end.

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