Nonprofit · EIN 92-0175090
WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT
Tax-exempt · COPPER CENTER, AK 99573
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $158,341 | $148,121 | $10,220 | $140,841 | $0 | $140,841 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $157,267 | $142,402 | $14,865 | $130,621 | $0 | $130,621 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $87,387
- Program service revenue
- $66,973
- Investment income
- $2,117
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,609
- Other revenue
- $255
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $85,561
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,929
- Occupancy
- $13,994
- Printing, publications and postage
- $822
- Other expenses
- $44,815
- Program services (functional)
- $99,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $130,621
- Total assets, end of year
- $140,841
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $140,841
- Cash, savings and investments
- $65,841
- Land and buildings
- $75,000
- Gross receipts
- $158,521
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Wellman | Board Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Margie Steigerwald | Board Vice Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Felicia Riedel | Board Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Paul Boos | Board Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Janelle Eklund | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Cassidy Austin-Merlino | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bowers | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Dave Wellman | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Linnell | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Wellman | Board Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Margie Steigerwald | Board Vice Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Felicia Riedel | Board Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Paul Boos | Board Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Janelle Eklund | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Cassidy Austin-Merlino | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bowers | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Dave Wellman | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Sarah Linnell | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- HC 60 BOX 338A, COPPER CENTER, AK 99573-9705
- In care of
- % ROBIN MAYO
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Robin Mayo, Executive Director
- Phone
- (907) 822-3575
- Website
- www.wise-edu.org
Mission
WISE provides science and environmental education, support for scientific research, and shares the natural wonders of Alaska's Copper River Basin. We operate year round programs for all ages, including school based outdoor days, in-class science lessons, summer hikes and camps, recreational events, and community service events for the purpose of nurturing a stewardship ethic in our community, increasing scientific knowledge, and raising appreciation for the natural world.
Program accomplishments
- Science and environmental Education program including school outdoor education days, science camps, hikes, science lectures, and other programs to encourage scientific literacy and stewardship.Expenses $75,000 · grants $75,000
- Community and service programs including Family Ice Fishing day, Winter Fun Day, recreational fishing for wounded veterans, community clean up days, etc. Over 400 community members servedExpenses $24,000 · grants $24,000
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0175090
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $140,841
- Income (IRS master file)
- $158,521
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $158,341 | $148,121 | $140,841 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $157,267 | $142,402 | $130,621 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 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 92-0175090).
Questions about WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT
- What is the EIN of WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT is 92-0175090.
- Is WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT 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 WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT 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 WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $158,341, expenses of $148,121 and total assets of $140,841 at year end.
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