Friends Wilderness Center
EIN: 521101288 · Harpers Ferry, WV
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $63K |
| Total Expenses | $48K |
| Net Assets | $216K |
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Friends Wilderness Center Form 990, Revenue, CEO Pay, and IRS Filing Signals
Friends Wilderness Center is surfaced here as a decision-ready nonprofit financial profile, not just a charity listing. The page consolidates IRS Form 990 revenue, expenses, assets, tax-exempt classification, executive compensation, mission score, red flags, and year-by-year filing history so donors, researchers, journalists, and grant teams can answer the common search questions around Friends Wilderness Center in one place.
Form 990 Filing Summary
2 filing years are available, with latest revenue of $51K and expenses of $48K.
Revenue and Expenses
Friends Wilderness Center reported $51K in revenue and $48K in expenses, a surplus of $3K.
Executive Compensation
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|---|---|---|
| Legitimacy | Insufficient Data | Limited filing record; no red flags identified |
| Mission spend | Pending | Unknown |
| Financial durability | Grade A | 2 stored filing years |
| Peer context | Compare with Little League Baseball Inc | West Virginia and category context |
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About Friends Wilderness Center
Friends Wilderness Center (EIN: 521101288) is a nonprofit organization based in Harpers Ferry, WV. The organization reported total revenue of $63K and total assets of $235K according to its most recent IRS 990 filing. This transparency report provides an AI-powered analysis of Friends Wilderness Center's financial health, spending patterns, executive compensation, and overall mission effectiveness based on publicly available IRS data.
Organization Overview
Friends Wilderness Center is a micro nonprofit that has been operating for 47 years, with 2 years of IRS 990 filings on record (2022–2023). Revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of -25.6%.
Key Financial Metrics (2023)
From the most recent IRS 990 filing on record:
| Total Revenue | $51K |
| Total Expenses | $48K |
| Surplus / Deficit | +$3K |
| Total Assets | $217K |
| Total Liabilities | $886 |
| Net Assets | $216K |
| Operating Margin | 5.2% |
| Debt-to-Asset Ratio | 0.4% |
| Months of Reserves | 54.3 months |
Financial Health Grade: A
In 2023, Friends Wilderness Center reported a surplus of $3K with revenue exceeding expenses, holds 54.3 months of operating reserves (strong position), has a debt-to-asset ratio of 0.4% (very low leverage).
Financial Trends
Over 2 years of filings (2022–2023), Friends Wilderness Center's revenue has declined at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -25.6%.
| Year | Revenue Change | Expense Change | Asset Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -25.6% | -30.5% | +0.1% |
IRS Tax-Exempt Classification
| IRS Classification Codes | 7000 |
| IRS Ruling Date | 1979 |
Classification data from ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Additional BMF data may be available after enrichment.
AI Analysis Pending
AI enrichment for Friends Wilderness Center has not yet been completed. Basic IRS 990 data is shown below. Check back later for a full transparency report including a Mission Score, spending breakdown, executive compensation analysis, and red flags assessment.
Mission Effectiveness Score
NonprofitSpending's AI analysis rates Friends Wilderness Center with a Mission Score of 0 out of 100 (Very Poor). This score reflects the organization's overall financial transparency, program spending efficiency, and governance indicators derived from IRS 990 public filings.
Key Financial Metrics (2023)
From the most recent IRS 990 filing on record:
- The organization reported a surplus of $3K, with revenue exceeding expenses.
- Debt-to-asset ratio: 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Friends Wilderness Center
Is Friends Wilderness Center a legitimate charity?
Friends Wilderness Center (EIN: 521101288) is a registered tax-exempt nonprofit based in West Virginia. It has 2 years of IRS 990 filings on record. Total revenue: $63K. No red flags identified. Financial health grade: A.
How does Friends Wilderness Center spend its money?
Friends Wilderness Center reported $63K in total revenue in IRS 990 filings. 2 years of filing data available. Revenue exceeded expenses in the most recent year. Review the full spending breakdown on NonprofitSpending.
Are donations to Friends Wilderness Center tax-deductible?
Friends Wilderness Center is registered as a tax-exempt nonprofit (EIN: 521101288). Donations to most 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Where is Friends Wilderness Center located?
Friends Wilderness Center is headquartered in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and files with the IRS under EIN 521101288.
How many years of IRS 990 filings does Friends Wilderness Center have?
Friends Wilderness Center has 2 years of IRS 990 filings on record at NonprofitSpending. Additional filing years may become available as the IRS releases new data. The most recent filing shows $63K in total revenue.
Filing History
IRS 990 filing history for Friends Wilderness Center showing financial trends over 2 years of public records:
Over 2 years of IRS 990 filings (2022–2023), Friends Wilderness Center's revenue has declined by 25.6%, moving from $68K to $51K. Total assets increased by 0.1% over the same period, from $217K to $217K. Total functional expenses fell by 30.5%, from $69K to $48K. In its most recent filing year (2023), Friends Wilderness Center reported a surplus of $3K, with revenue exceeding expenses. The organization holds $886 in liabilities against $217K in assets (debt-to-asset ratio: 0.4%), resulting in net assets of $216K.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Liabilities | Officer Comp. % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51K | $48K | $217K | $886 | — | — |
| 2022 | $68K | $69K | $217K | $3K | — | View 990 |
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Data Sources and Methodology
This transparency report for Friends Wilderness Center is generated by NonprofitSpending's AI analysis engine. The data is sourced from publicly available IRS 990 filings accessed through the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API and IRS electronic filing records. The Mission Score, spending breakdown, and other analytical insights are produced by artificial intelligence and should be used as one of multiple factors when evaluating a nonprofit organization.
IRS 990 forms are annual information returns that most tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. These forms provide detailed financial information including revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and compensation of officers. NonprofitSpending processes this data to provide accessible transparency reports for donors, researchers, and the general public.
Disclaimer
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