Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc

FRANKLIN, WI EIN: 39-1416519 Website

THE FRIENDS OF WEHR IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE WEHR NATURE CENTER AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CENTER INCLUDING NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENTS, SUMMER INTERNS, NATURE IN THE PARKS, LIVE ANIMALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$709K

+142.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$12K

About Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc

Based on IRS filings

Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in FRANKLIN, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $709K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $15K.

Focus Areas

Environment & Animals

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $52K (100%)

States

Wisconsin

Cities

WAUWATOSA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$708,823	$292,355	$246,400
Revenue	$674,833	$239,086	$218,330
Expenses	$288,596	$215,314	$202,945
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$15,300	$-10,109	$5,512
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc

Foundation

Kids in the Park Scholarship Fund

FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milwaukee County Parks ($12,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS WAUWATOSA, WI	TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR WEHR NATURE CENTER	$12,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CINDY LORENTZEN	PRESIDENT	2.5	—
TED BOSCH	VICE PRESIDENT	4	—
JIM WROBLEWSKI	TREASURER	12	—
ELIZABETH TERASEK	SECRETARY	1	—
LUCAS AMELL	DIRECTOR	1	—
PAUL BRINGS	DIRECTOR	—	—
MELISSA DEUTSCH	DIRECTOR	—	—
EMILY LAAK-LOEDING	DIRECTOR	1.5	—
JENNIFER LAZEWSKI	DIRECTOR	2.5	—
JOSEPH ROUBIK	DIRECTOR	1	—
AMY SHAMBARGER	DIRECTOR	1	—
GREG JOERS	PRESIDENT EMERITUS	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc?

Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in FRANKLIN, WI. It holds $709K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc?

As of 2024, Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc holds $709K in total assets with $675K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $12K in 2024.

Where does Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc operate?

Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.

What size grants does Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc award?

In 2024, Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc's EIN?

Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1416519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.