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Vermont Wilderness School Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$401k (2022)

Expenses
$425k (2022)

Total Assets
$146k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$1.28k (2022)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$400,706
Expenses
$425,308
Net Income
-$24,602
Net Assets
$145,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,689
27.6%
Program Services $290,285
72.4%
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$328
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,122
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $188,594
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,287
Total Liabilities $1,277
Net Assets $145,010
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sam Stegeman (Executive Director) $59,122 $0 $0
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
Alan Roberts (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jason Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$381,959
Expenses
$363,028
Net Income
$18,931
Net Assets
$169,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,730
38.4%
Program Services $233,278
61.1%
Investment Income $92
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $33
0.0%
Other Revenue $1,826
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,064
15.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $180,820
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $171,024
Total Liabilities $1,412
Net Assets $169,612
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sam Stegeman (Executive Director) $56,064 $0 $0
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
Kalia Lydgate (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alan Roberts (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jason Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$446,886
Expenses
$373,313
Net Income
$73,573
Net Assets
$142,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,857
64.4%
Program Services $158,915
35.6%
Investment Income $114
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $197,480
52.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,472
Total Liabilities $6,301
Net Assets $142,171
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
Rafe Halsey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Herrick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kalia Lydgate (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Roberts (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stehlik (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mishka Viscardi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Wplk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,679
Expenses
$366,506
Net Income
-$827
Net Assets
$68,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,391
29.4%
Program Services $258,231
70.6%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $193,395
52.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,496
Total Liabilities $5,898
Net Assets $68,598
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
William Greene (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Herrick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Lee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kalia Lydgate (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Roberts (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stehlik (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Wplk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$320,275
Expenses
$330,520
Net Income
-$10,245
Net Assets
$69,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,709
37.4%
Program Services $199,222
62.2%
Investment Income $63
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,281
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $170,619
51.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,395
Total Liabilities $5,215
Net Assets $69,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
Allison Comet (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William Greene (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Judith Hyde (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kalia Lydgate (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Roberts (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Wplk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,267
Expenses
$226,011
Net Income
-$12,744
Net Assets
$62,877
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,405
14.3%
Program Services $183,494
86.0%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,293
48.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,293
Total Liabilities $6,416
Net Assets $62,877
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jason Morris (Board Member) $800 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $350 $0 $0
Lauren Layton (Secretary) $236 $0 $0
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
Kalia Lydgate (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Allison Comet (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith Hyde (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$301,527
Expenses
$298,005
Net Income
$3,522
Net Assets
$108,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,829
27.1%
Program Services $219,644
72.8%
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,021
0.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,961
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,837
Total Liabilities $12,605
Net Assets $108,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Allison Comet (Board Member) $2,021 $0 $0
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Layton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kalia Lydgate (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Judith Hyde (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jason Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$91,705
Expenses
$107,230
Net Income
-$15,525
Net Assets
$83,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,201
32.9%
Program Services $61,483
67.0%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,159
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,112
Total Liabilities $13,616
Net Assets $83,496

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,890
Expenses
$216,215
Net Income
$73,675
Net Assets
$99,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,611
28.5%
Program Services $207,237
71.5%
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $117,901
54.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,458
Total Liabilities $11,928
Net Assets $99,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Etzweiler (Board Member) $9,395 $0 $0
Rebecca Martenson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ingrid Burrows (President) $0 $0 $0
Kemper Carlsen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erik Muten (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gia Neswald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Layton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kalia Lydgate (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Micah Witri (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bessie Jones (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judy Hyde (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jason Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Allie Comet (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$148,388
Expenses
$150,697
Net Income
-$2,309
Net Assets
$25,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,661
28.7%
Program Services $105,247
70.9%
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $451
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,549
Total Liabilities $694
Net Assets $25,855
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Etzweiler (Board Member) $6,447 $0
Rebecca Martenson (Member) $0 $0
Ingrid Burrows (Chair) $0 $0
Benjamin Riseman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kemper Carlsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Erik Muten (Board Member) $0 $0
Lauren Layton (Board Member) $0 $0
Patrick Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$101,655
Expenses
$120,054
Net Income
-$18,399
Net Assets
$26,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,076
14.8%
Program Services $86,269
84.9%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $282
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,421
Total Liabilities $794
Net Assets $26,627

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$122,676
Expenses
$134,062
Net Income
-$11,386
Net Assets
$63,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,737
22.6%
Program Services $94,453
77.0%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $455
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,441
Total Liabilities $586
Net Assets $63,855

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$140,639
Expenses
$151,295
Net Income
-$10,656
Net Assets
$75,241
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,187
15.1%
Program Services $118,520
84.3%
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $878
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,522
Total Liabilities $1,281
Net Assets $75,241

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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