FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC
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Plain text FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2015–2024. https://furp.org/org/friends-of-the-welty-environmental-center-inc-391951248. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2015–2024]. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/friends-of-the-welty-environmental-center-inc-391951248
MLA “FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC.” furp.org, tax years 2015–2024, https://furp.org/org/friends-of-the-welty-environmental-center-inc-391951248. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-10; covers tax years 2015–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $315K · expenses $232K · assets $982K
- EIN
- 39-1951248
- Address
- 1201 BIG HILL COURT, BELOIT, WI 53511-1519
- Website
- WELTYCENTER.ORG
- NTEE code
- C50 Environmental Beautification and Aesthetics (Environment) published (IRS Business Master File)
- FURP topic
- girls boys: boys girls clubs · science: research education (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 1999 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Our mission is to provide leadership in environmental education by equitably engaging the diverse residents of the Stateline region with activities that foster an appreciation of nature & promote environmental stewardship
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 2015-2024 | $49,490 | $275,959 | 1 |
| Lena Verkuilen (former) | Center Director (Former) | 2015-2016 | $10,368 | $44,221 | 1 |
| Kelly Washburn (former) | Volunteer Coordinator (Former) | 2015-2016 | $1,078 | $14,019 | 1 |
| Samantha Foster (former) | Program Director (Current) | 2016 | $13,333 | $13,333 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
42 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Spreitzer | Director | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Director | 2016-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anthony Bosco | Internal Secretary | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Brewer | External Secretary | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Larson | Treasurer | 2019-2024 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Doug Elfstrom | Director | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cindy Laube | Vice President | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Harry Wiersgalla | Director | 2019-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kaelyb Lokrantz | President | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nick Giefer | Director | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marc Kinneman | Director | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lynn Vollbrecht | Director | 2015-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leslie Davidson | Director | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Heidi Andre (former) | External Secretary | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Betty Brewer (former) | Director | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jan Knutson (former) | Internal Secretary | 2016-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tony Bosco (former) | Director | 2020-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jingjing Lou (former) | Director | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ken Forbeck (former) | Director | 2018-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Doug Elifstrom (former) | Director | 2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Yaffa Grossman (former) | Director | 2018-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Missy Henderson (former) | Director | 2018-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Judy Robson (former) | Director | 2018-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Barb Seguin (former) | Director | 2017-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katie Udell (former) | Director | 2017-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alice Lamont (former) | Treasurer | 2018 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Dobson (former) | Director | 2015-2018 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Harry Wiersgalia (former) | Director | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jaime Benedict (former) | Director | 2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Boardman (former) | Director | 2015-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ann Hankins (former) | Director | 2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Holly Nehls (former) | Director | 2016-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Martin Howe (former) | Treasurer | 2015-2017 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Watrous (former) | Internal Secretary | 2015-2016 | 4 | $0 reported | 2 |
| James Van De Bogart (former) | President | 2015-2016 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Heide Andre (former) | Director | 2015-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Pablo Toral (former) | Director | 2015-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brock Spencer (former) | Director | 2015-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Luther (former) | Director | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephanie Dobson (former) | External Secretary | 2015 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $49K · 11 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 30 | $49,490 | $0 | $0 | $49,490 | 1 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Bosco | Internal Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Brewer | External Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Larson | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Doug Elfstrom | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cindy Laube | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Harry Wiersgalla | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kaelyb Lokrantz | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nick Giefer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marc Kinneman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lynn Vollbrecht | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Leslie Davidson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 17 people listed · 1 paid, $41K · 9 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 30 | $41,050 | $0 | $0 | $41,050 | 1 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Bosco | Internal Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Heidi Andre | External Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Larson | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Doug Elfstrom | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cindy Laube | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Harry Wiersgalla | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kaelyb Lokrantz | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nick Giefer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marc Kinneman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lynn Vollbrecht | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Brewer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Leslie Davidson | DIrector | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 11 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 30 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| Mark Spreitzer | President | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Vice President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Knutson | Internal Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Heidi Andre | External Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Larson | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Doug Elfstrom | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cindy Laube | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Harry Wiersgalla | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kaelyb Lokrantz | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tony Bosco | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jingjing Lou | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lynn Vollbrecht | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Brewer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $31K · 13 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 30 | $30,597 | $0 | $0 | $30,597 | 1 |
| Mark Spreitzer | President | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Vice President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Knutson | Internal Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Heidi Andre | External Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Larson | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Doug Elfstrom | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cindy Laube | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Harry Wiersgalla | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kaelyb Lokrantz | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tony Bosco | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 15 people listed · 1 paid, $30K · 5 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 30 | $29,705 | $0 | $0 | $29,705 | 1 |
| Mark Spreitzer | President | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Vice President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Knutson | Internal Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Heidi Andre | External Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Larson | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Doug Elifstrom | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cindy Laube | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Harry Wiersgalla | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Yaffa Grossman | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tony Bosco | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ken Forbeck | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Kaelyb Lokrantz | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 15 people listed · 1 paid, $29K · 4 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 30 | $28,840 | $0 | $0 | $28,840 | 1 |
| Mark Spreitzer | President | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Vice President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Knutson | Internal Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Heidi Andre | External Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Larson | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Barb Seguin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Missy Henderson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Harry Wiersgalla | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Yaffa Grossman | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Udell | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ken Forbeck | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Judy Robson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2018 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $28K · 4 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Plakans | Executive Director | 30 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| Mark Spreitzer | President | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kirk Berridge | Vice President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Knutson | Internal Secretary | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Heidi Andre | External Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alice Lamont | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Dobson | Director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barb Seguin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Missy Henderson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Harry Wiersgalia | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bendlin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Yaffa Grossman | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Udell | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ken Forbeck | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Judy Robson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Jane Fossum | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2017 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $20K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA PLAKANS | Director of Development | 20 | $19,527 | - | - | $19,527 | 1 |
| MARK SPREITZER | President | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DOBSON | External Secretary | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JAN KNUTSON | Internal Secretary | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KIRK BERRIDGE | Vice President | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JAIME BENEDICT | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BARB SEGUIN | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN BOARDMAN | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANN HANKINS | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HOLLY NEHLS | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATIE UDELL | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARTIN HOWE | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 18 people listed · 4 paid, $34K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA FOSTER | Program Director (Current) | 40 | $13,333 | - | - | $13,333 | 1 |
| LENA VERKUILEN | Center Director (Former) | 40 | $10,368 | - | - | $10,368 | 1 |
| BRENDA PLAKANS | Director of Development | 20 | $8,750 | - | - | $8,750 | 1 |
| KELLY WASHBURN | Volunteer Coordinator (Former) | 15 | $1,078 | - | - | $1,078 | 1 |
| JAMES VAN DE BOGART | President | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DOBSON | External Secretary | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN WATROUS | Internal Secretary | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 2 |
| JAN KNUTSON | Vice President | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HEIDE ANDRE | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PABLO TORAL | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LYNN VOLLBRECHT | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BROCK SPENCER | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN BOARDMAN | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARTIN HOWE | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS LUTHER | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HOLLY NEHLS | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARK SPREITZER | Director | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KIRK BERRIDGE | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $47K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENA VERKUILEN | Center Director | 40 | $33,853 | - | - | $33,853 | 1 |
| KELLY WASHBURN | Volunteer Coordinator | 15 | $12,941 | - | - | $12,941 | 1 |
| JAMES VAN DE BOGART | President | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DOBSON | Vice President | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN WATROUS | Internal Secretary | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 2 |
| STEPHANIE DOBSON | External Secretary | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HEIDE ANDRE | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PABLO TORAL | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LYNN VOLLBRECHT | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BROCK SPENCER | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRENDA PLAKANS | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN BOARDMAN | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARTIN HOWE | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $315,094 | $232,142 | $981,553 | $940,637 | $154,036 | $56,630 | $49,490 | 11 | 50 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $424,763 | $181,471 | $859,792 | $857,685 | $272,204 | $51,976 | $41,050 | 9 | 50 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $192,008 | $312,996 | $617,068 | $614,393 | $117,991 | $56,590 | $40,000 | 11 | 50 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $305,519 | $124,988 | $737,808 | $735,381 | $165,013 | $41,303 | $30,597 | 13 | 50 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $261,567 | $106,955 | $556,325 | $554,831 | $187,516 | $9,927 | $29,705 | 5 | 50 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $223,051 | $117,337 | $402,078 | $400,219 | $162,200 | $34,655 | $28,840 | 4 | 50 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $296,350 | $133,790 | $297,077 | $295,124 | $246,107 | $35,116 | $28,000 | 4 | 50 |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $76,913 | $90,157 | $134,473 | $132,564 | $49,844 | $25,922 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $67,125 | $68,307 | $147,161 | $145,808 | $49,085 | $16,902 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $62,283 | $72,511 | $147,956 | $146,990 | $41,690 | $19,564 | - | - | - |
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Funders of this organization
7 grantors reported grants to this organization, $65,060 in all, tax years 2010 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STATELINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | $38,700 | 5 | $5,400 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| ALLIANT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC | $12,950 | 7 | $10,100 | 2025 | 2020-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC” | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $6,500 | 1 | $6,500 | 2020 | 2020 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| COLONEL ROBERT H MORSE FOUNDATION | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 | 2019 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC” | show |
| PIPKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| J P C FOUNDATION | $500 | 1 | $500 | 2010 | 2010 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $410 | 4 | $62 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FRIENDS OF THE WELTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC” | show |
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| CHAY ENVIRONMENTAL | WA | C50 | $307,773 | $342,428 | Operations Manager | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC | VA | C50 | $597,602 | $414,219 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF WEISER RIVER TRAIL INC | ID | C50 | $480,809 | $261,603 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF PRINCETON OPEN SPACE | NJ | C50 | $296,157 | $313,534 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF CENTRAL ALGOMA LAND TRUST | IL | C50 | $510,762 | $561,140 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| PARTNERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | NC | C50 | $284,356 | $311,706 | VICE CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF DUANE PARK INC | NY | C50 | $182,369 | $51,017 | Co-Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF BUNKER HILL | MO | C50 | $479,975 | $498,912 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $395,112 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF BACHMAN LAKE | TX | C50 | $271,332 | $5,185 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE INC | GA | C50 | $245,905 | $221,023 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF RIO NIDO | CA | C50 | $175,922 | $175,304 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF BELMONT CHAPEL AND ISLAND CEMETERY CO | RI | C50 | $165,154 | $45,678 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| KEEP NORTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL INC | NC | C50 | $251,056 | $297,186 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| THE SHIPWRECK PARK INC | FL | C50 | $327,837 | $168,213 | Officer | $84,000 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| KEEP LEE COUNTY BEAUTIFUL INC | FL | C50 | $301,973 | $289,953 | EXECUTIVE DI | $62,010 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| KEEP PRINCE WILLIAM BEAUTIFUL INC | VA | C50 | $323,704 | $333,130 | Executive Director | $65,926 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| CLEAN FAIRFAX COUNCIL INCORPORATED | VA | C50 | $399,566 | $358,809 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $104,213 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF HORSESHOE PARK | AZ | C50 | $405,871 | $336,778 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| VERMONT GREEN UP INC | VT | C50 | $277,751 | $212,517 | EXECUTIVE DI | $117,967 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| KEEP PALM BEACH COUNTY BEAUTIFUL INC | FL | C50 | $180,500 | $180,616 | EXECUTIVE DI | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| DEEP ROOTS KC INC | KS | C50 | $469,061 | $481,234 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
| KEEP NASSAU BEAUTIFUL INC | FL | C50 | $296,240 | $166,107 | Executive Director | $30,000 | Same NTEE code C50, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $232,142 spent · pay $181,986 · grants $0 · events $22,944
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $117,883 | $117,883 | $0 | $0 | 50.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $49,490 | $37,117 | $12,373 | $0 | 21.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Program & Event Supplies | $16,763 | $16,763 | $0 | $0 | 7.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $14,613 | $13,289 | $1,324 | $0 | 6.3% | |
| Occupancy | $8,100 | $6,075 | $2,025 | $0 | 3.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,181 | $5,681 | $500 | $0 | 2.7% | |
| Fees: investment management | $5,713 | $0 | $5,713 | $0 | 2.5% | |
| Insurance | $3,594 | $2,695 | $899 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Office expenses | $2,360 | $1,770 | $590 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Information technology | $2,127 | $1,595 | $532 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Postage | $1,668 | $0 | $0 | $1,668 | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | Employee Mileage Reimbursement | $1,652 | $1,652 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,404 | $0 | $1,404 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Misc | $451 | $296 | $155 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $108 | $108 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $35 | $0 | $35 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $232,142 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $181,471 spent · pay $139,606 · grants $0 · events $16,802
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $88,635 | $88,635 | $0 | $0 | 48.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $41,050 | $30,788 | $10,262 | $0 | 22.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Program & Event Supplies | $16,637 | $15,542 | $0 | $1,095 | 9.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $9,921 | $9,133 | $788 | $0 | 5.5% | |
| Occupancy | $8,100 | $6,075 | $2,025 | $0 | 4.5% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,345 | $3,259 | $1,086 | $0 | 2.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,671 | $2,918 | $753 | $0 | 2.0% | |
| Office expenses | $2,553 | $1,830 | $723 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Postage | $1,531 | $141 | $0 | $1,390 | 0.8% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,350 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $1,202 | $1,202 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $803 | $616 | $187 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $783 | $587 | $196 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Misc | $630 | $535 | $95 | $0 | 0.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $165 | $136 | $29 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $95 | $84 | $11 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $181,471 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $312,996 spent · pay $145,315 · grants $0 · events $9,760
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $134,215 | $100,661 | $33,554 | $0 | 42.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $94,467 | $94,467 | $0 | $0 | 30.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $40,000 | $30,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 12.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $10,287 | $9,522 | $765 | $0 | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Program & Event Supplies | $9,521 | $9,521 | $0 | $0 | 3.0% |
| Occupancy | $7,225 | $5,419 | $1,806 | $0 | 2.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,560 | $3,420 | $1,140 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $2,367 | $1,775 | $592 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $2,156 | $1,617 | $539 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,899 | $0 | $1,899 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $1,723 | $1,302 | $421 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Postage | $1,276 | $957 | $319 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Travel | $1,191 | $1,191 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Misc | $800 | $600 | $200 | $0 | 0.3% |
| Other employee benefits | $561 | $421 | $140 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $330 | $330 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $239 | $179 | $60 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Processing Fees | $103 | $99 | $4 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Fees: legal | $76 | $52 | $24 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $312,996 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $124,988 spent · pay $99,096 · grants $0 · events $4,609
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $61,532 | $56,436 | $5,096 | $0 | 49.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $30,597 | $22,948 | $7,649 | $0 | 24.5% | |
| Occupancy | $7,469 | $5,602 | $1,867 | $0 | 6.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,957 | $5,995 | $962 | $0 | 5.6% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,387 | $0 | $4,387 | $0 | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Program & Event Supplies | $4,339 | $4,261 | $0 | $78 | 3.5% |
| Insurance | $2,717 | $2,038 | $679 | $0 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Postage | $1,749 | $226 | $0 | $1,523 | 1.4% |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Processing Fees | $1,281 | $0 | $1,281 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Office expenses | $1,111 | $833 | $278 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,029 | $0 | $1,029 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $618 | $618 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $450 | $338 | $112 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Misc | $285 | $214 | $71 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $270 | $203 | $67 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $112 | $84 | $28 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $75 | $0 | $75 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $10 | $10 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $124,988 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $106,955 spent · pay $81,000 · grants $0 · events $8,564
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $45,539 | $45,539 | $0 | $0 | 42.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $29,705 | $22,279 | $7,426 | $0 | 27.8% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Program & Event Supplies | $8,305 | $8,305 | $0 | $0 | 7.8% |
| Occupancy | $6,666 | $5,000 | $1,666 | $0 | 6.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,756 | $5,188 | $568 | $0 | 5.4% | |
| Insurance | $2,931 | $2,198 | $733 | $0 | 2.7% | |
| Fees: investment management | $2,569 | $1,927 | $642 | $0 | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Postage | $1,220 | $59 | $0 | $1,161 | 1.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,003 | $0 | $1,003 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $727 | $727 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $662 | $497 | $165 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Travel | $550 | $550 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership Dues | $405 | $304 | $101 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Processing Fees | $386 | $290 | $96 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $259 | $259 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $225 | $169 | $56 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $47 | $0 | $47 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $106,955 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $117,337 spent · pay $81,206 · grants $0 · events $13,889
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $46,595 | $46,595 | $0 | $0 | 39.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $28,840 | $21,630 | $7,210 | $0 | 24.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Program & Event Supplies | $13,303 | $13,303 | $0 | $0 | 11.3% |
| Occupancy | $7,020 | $5,265 | $1,755 | $0 | 6.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,771 | $5,194 | $577 | $0 | 4.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,934 | $2,951 | $983 | $0 | 3.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,042 | $2,282 | $760 | $0 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,683 | $1,683 | $0 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Postage | $1,331 | $1,331 | $0 | $0 | 1.1% |
| Travel | $1,191 | $1,191 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Consultants | $1,115 | $1,115 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $803 | $0 | $803 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $637 | $478 | $159 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $586 | $440 | $146 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Processing Fees | $470 | $353 | $117 | $0 | 0.4% |
| All other expenses | $459 | $459 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $360 | $360 | $0 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $190 | $190 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $7 | $0 | $7 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $117,337 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $133,790 spent · pay $75,949 · grants $0 · events $12,150
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $42,076 | $42,076 | $0 | $0 | 31.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $29,440 | $22,080 | $7,360 | $0 | 22.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $28,000 | $21,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 20.9% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Program & Event Supplies | $11,647 | $11,647 | $0 | $0 | 8.7% |
| Occupancy | $8,924 | $6,693 | $2,231 | $0 | 6.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,379 | $4,842 | $537 | $0 | 4.0% | |
| Office expenses | $1,632 | $1,224 | $408 | $0 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Consultants | $1,359 | $1,359 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Travel | $1,182 | $1,182 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Postage | $877 | $75 | $0 | $802 | 0.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $654 | $540 | $114 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $625 | $0 | $625 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $555 | $555 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $503 | $377 | $126 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $494 | $445 | $49 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| All other expenses | $405 | $304 | $101 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Fees | $38 | $28 | $10 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Total | $133,790 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $90,157 spent · pay $65,992 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $65,992 | 73.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $12,759 | 14.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $10,057 | 11.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $856 | 0.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $493 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $90,157 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $68,307 spent · pay $36,579 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $36,579 | 53.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $12,999 | 19.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $8,620 | 12.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $8,286 | 12.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,823 | 2.7% | |
| Total | $68,307 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $72,511 spent · pay $50,864 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $50,864 | 70.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $12,084 | 16.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $7,636 | 10.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,427 | 2.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $500 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $72,511 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
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| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
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| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
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