Nonprofit · EIN 84-3789802
THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP
Tax-exempt · LEMONT, IL 60439
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $488,538 | $438,508 | $50,030 | $323,224 | $0 | $323,224 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $504,991 | $329,892 | $175,099 | $277,192 | $0 | $277,192 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $139,235 | $44,903 | $94,332 | $102,091 | $62,600 | $39,491 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $488,538
- of which government grants
- $235,408
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $891
- Depreciation
- $29,360
- Program services (functional)
- $436,629
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,879
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $277,192
- Total assets, end of year
- $323,224
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $323,224
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $212,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $323,224
- Gross receipts
- $488,538
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN C GLADWIN | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JEREMIE BACON | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BARTLY LOETHEN | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN C GLADWIN | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JEREMIE BACON | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BARTLY LOETHEN | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN C GLADWIN | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMIE BACON | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BARTLY LOETHEN | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEANETTE VIRGILIO | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 340 RIVER ST, LEMONT, IL 60439-7227
- In care of
- % JEREMIE BACON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 340 River Street, Lemont IL 60439
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jeremie Bacon, 1049 Hilltop Drive, Lemont, IL 60439
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Jeremie Bacon, 1049 Hilltop Drive, Lemont IL 60439
- Signed the 990
- JEREMIE BACON, Treasurer
- Phone
- (630) 326-3301
- Website
- www.theforge.gives
Mission
We exist to improve the health of communities by restoring and preserving nature, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing access to outdoor education and recreation to all people.
Program accomplishments
- Invasive plant and tree removal, remediation, and restoration work. Grant funding was also used to seed native plants, and install trees forbs, and grass plugs. Walking and biking trails were also enhanced.Expenses $297,600 · grants $297,600
- Grant funds were used to complete the installation of a Nature Education Pavilion and Nature Education Center to provide outdoor and classroom learning experiences to school, community, and volunteer groups from the region.Expenses $120,000 · grants $120,000
- Hired an outside aquatic restoration company to provide monthly aquacide application services to combat the spread of invasive aquatic plants in one of our lakes.Expenses $13,387 · grants $13,387
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3789802
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $323,224
- Income (IRS master file)
- $488,538
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $488,538 | $438,508 | $323,224 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $504,991 | $329,892 | $277,192 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $139,235 | $44,903 | $102,091 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jeremie Bacon | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-3789802).
Questions about THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP
- What is the EIN of THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP is 84-3789802.
- Is THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP 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 THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP 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 THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jeremie Bacon.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE WILDER WORLD TRUST NFP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $488,538, expenses of $438,508 and total assets of $323,224 at year end.
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