OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BETTER HEALTHCARE FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN. THROUGH EMPOWERMENT AND COLLABORATION WITH INDEPENDENT HEALTH PROVIDERS, WILDERNESS HEALTH IS ABLE TO HELP MEET THE UNIQUE HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES OF INDIVIDUALS LOCATED IN REMOTE AREAS.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$320K
+254.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
+136.4% YoY
About Wilderness Health Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wilderness Health Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in TWO HARBORS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $320K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,247,585 | $2,389,707 | $1,715,347 |
| Revenue | $1,744,395 | $1,866,314 | $1,435,030 |
| Expenses | $1,647,236 | $1,505,558 | $1,060,643 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Fairview Range Medical Center ($150,512), Community Memorial Hospital ($107,942), St Lukes Hospital of Duluth ($61,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF DULUTH DULUTH, MN | IMMUNIZATION GRANT AND VACCINATION COORDINATOR GRANT | $61,250 |
| FAIRVIEW RANGE MEDICAL CENTER HIBBING, MN | PHARMACIST GRANT | $150,512 |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CLOQUET, MN | IMMUNIZATION GRANT AND VACCINATION COORDINATOR GRANT | $107,942 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON SAUDE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CASSANDRA BEARDSLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| ERIC LOHN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG RUBERG | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JONI MORSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIMBER WRAALSTAD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATTI BANKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICK BREUER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TERESA DEBEVEC | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE PERELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilderness Health Inc?
Wilderness Health Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in TWO HARBORS, MN. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Wilderness Health Inc?
As of 2023, Wilderness Health Inc holds $2.2M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $320K in 2023.
Where does Wilderness Health Inc operate?
Wilderness Health Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Wilderness Health Inc award?
In 2023, Wilderness Health Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $320K — an average of about $107K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wilderness Health Inc's EIN?
Wilderness Health Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5482766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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