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
1
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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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
2 open opportunities from Friends of Wehr Nature Center Inc
Debra McRae Scholarship Fund for Environmental Studies
FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC
Amount
Minimum $1,500 per scholarship (minimum of two scholarships awarded)
Deadline
May 31, 2026
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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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