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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3450436

WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55803

Financials

$54K$47K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$53,991$47,280$6,711$47,756$0$47,756
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,530
Program service revenue
$30,461
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$18,807
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$26,721
Occupancy
$12,000
Other expenses
$8,559
Program services (functional)
$12,719

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$41,045
Total assets, end of year
$47,756
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$47,756
Cash, savings and investments
$47,756
Gross receipts
$53,991

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian HardDirector30$18,807
Grant NelsonPresident1$0
Rebekah JohnsonVice-President1$0
Season SudersSecretary1$0
Tim NoakeTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
230 THURBER RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-1607
In care of
% BRIAN HARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
230 Thurber Rd, Duluth MN 55803
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Grant Nelson, 302 Thurber Rd, Duluth MN 55803
Signed the 990-EZ
Brian Hard, Director
Phone
(218) 396-6220

Mission

Sharing about Jesus Christ by allowing youth to experience what he created in nature, through day camps and overnight experiences.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Christian centered outdoor day camps for youth grades kindergarten thru 7th grade. Offered 8 week-long camps, served 111 youth.
    Expenses $8,560
  • Christian discipleship program for 14-16 year-olds. Summer long (9 week) opportunity. 3 participants
    Expenses $2,488
  • Christian centered 2 hour programs for pre-k, offered 16 programs, served 303 kids.
    Expenses $1,514
  • Other Program Services: Canoe paddle building and canoe pack building classes, outreach to a wider community audience. 2 classes, 8 people served Expenses: $157
    Expenses $157

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-3450436
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Grant Nelson
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Grant Nelson
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$53,991$47,280$47,756XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Paul Jones
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Wilderness Experience
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Grant Nelson
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-3450436).

Questions about WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

What is the EIN of WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE is 81-3450436.
Is WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE?
The 990-N for 2025 names Grant Nelson.
Who are the officers and directors of WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,807 (Brian Hard, Director).
How much revenue does WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $53,991, expenses of $47,280 and total assets of $47,756 at year end.

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