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Whitefish Lake Institute

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 / Pollution Abatement and Control Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$497k (2023)

Expenses
$461k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.17M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$5.49k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$497,396
Expenses
$461,044
Net Income
$36,352
Net Assets
$2,162,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,655
35.7%
Program Services $73,100
14.7%
Investment Income $11,361
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $253
0.1%
Other Revenue $235,027
47.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $198,417
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,167,660
Total Liabilities $5,487
Net Assets $2,162,173
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Averill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Pastor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Pierson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mitchell Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camisha Sawtelle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Votteler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$492,082
Expenses
$323,892
Net Income
$168,190
Net Assets
$2,125,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $306,432
62.3%
Program Services $72,031
14.6%
Investment Income $5,460
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$346
Other Revenue $108,505
22.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,376
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,128,780
Total Liabilities $2,959
Net Assets $2,125,821
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Averill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Pastor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Pierson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mitchell Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camisha Sawtelle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$429,860
Expenses
$337,872
Net Income
$91,988
Net Assets
$1,957,631
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,810
34.2%
Program Services $88,661
20.6%
Investment Income $644
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8
0.0%
Other Revenue $193,737
45.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,289
44.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,965,322
Total Liabilities $7,691
Net Assets $1,957,631
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Lieser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Pierson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mitchell Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camisha Sawtelle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$370,135
Expenses
$341,132
Net Income
$29,003
Net Assets
$1,865,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $193,410
52.3%
Program Services $86,977
23.5%
Investment Income $691
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15
0.0%
Other Revenue $89,042
24.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,202
43.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,875,277
Total Liabilities $9,634
Net Assets $1,865,643
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Lieser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Pierson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mitchell Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camisha Sawtelle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,148
Expenses
$345,254
Net Income
$31,894
Net Assets
$1,836,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $193,337
51.3%
Program Services $56,022
14.9%
Investment Income $606
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,833
Net Inventory Sales $443
0.1%
Other Revenue $130,573
34.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,612
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,842,716
Total Liabilities $6,076
Net Assets $1,836,640
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Lieser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Pierson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Camisha Sawtelle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,494
Expenses
$337,899
Net Income
$109,595
Net Assets
$1,804,746
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,738
49.8%
Program Services $82,500
18.4%
Investment Income $307
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,288
0.3%
Other Revenue $140,661
31.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,255
52.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,807,524
Total Liabilities $2,778
Net Assets $1,804,746
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Susan Fletcher (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$373,367
Expenses
$345,924
Net Income
$27,443
Net Assets
$1,695,151
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,446
42.2%
Program Services $161,077
43.1%
Investment Income $62
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $54,782
14.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,283
36.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,710,016
Total Liabilities $14,865
Net Assets $1,695,151
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Leiser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Atkinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Fletcher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan White (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,773
Expenses
$319,860
Net Income
-$37,087
Net Assets
$1,667,708
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,930
49.1%
Program Services $141,686
50.1%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$193
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,323
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,768
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,668,005
Total Liabilities $297
Net Assets $1,667,708
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Leiser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Atkinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Fletcher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan White (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,453
Expenses
$295,750
Net Income
$9,703
Net Assets
$1,704,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,429
54.5%
Program Services $96,082
31.5%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $42,177
13.8%
Sales of Assets -$376
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,137
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $131,632
44.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,705,928
Total Liabilities $1,133
Net Assets $1,704,795
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Leiser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Atkinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Fletcher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan White (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,282
Expenses
$268,559
Net Income
-$33,277
Net Assets
$1,695,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,500
9.1%
Program Services $173,340
73.7%
Investment Income $45
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,056
15.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,341
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,821
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,695,611
Total Liabilities $519
Net Assets $1,695,092
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Ricklefs (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Collins (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Leiser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Barberis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Fletcher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan White (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$273,096
Expenses
$225,219
Net Income
$47,877
Net Assets
$1,728,369
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,660
24.8%
Program Services $169,499
62.1%
Investment Income $86
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,813
12.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,038
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $126,221
56.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,728,816
Total Liabilities $447
Net Assets $1,728,369
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Feury (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Reeves (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Abell (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
John Collins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gunderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Fletcher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ed Leiser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Muhlfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Sweeny (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Weinberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan White (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,205
Expenses
$289,260
Net Income
-$5,055
Net Assets
$1,609,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $124,193
43.7%
Program Services $159,700
56.2%
Investment Income $312
0.1%
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 $46,381
16.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,900
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,614,890
Total Liabilities $5,209
Net Assets $1,609,681

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,631
Expenses
$230,206
Net Income
-$5,575
Net Assets
$1,614,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,495
57.6%
Program Services $94,115
41.9%
Investment Income $521
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $500
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,692
21.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,463
26.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,619,319
Total Liabilities $4,583
Net Assets $1,614,736

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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