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Wild Rockies Field Institute Inc.

Wild Rockies Field Institute Inc.

Missoula, MT 59807
Tax ID81-0487425

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About this organization

Revenue

$385,844

Expenses

$395,625

Website

wrfi.net

Mission

The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers academically rigorous, place-based field courses that develop engaged, informed citizens and strong leaders capable of addressing complex social and environmental issues.

About

The Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) is a Missoula, MT based 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. WRFIs vision is to foster the next generation of leaders and environmental stewards through field-based education in the American West. The Wild Rockies Field Institute was founded on a strong set of values. The entire WRFI community board members, staff, students, instructors and alumni share a commitment to wilderness, education, responsibility, respect, and excellence. Together, these values define who we are and what we do.WRFI offers a unique combination of outdoor adventure, quality academics, and experiential learning. Courses are taught almost entirely in the backcountry where students camp, backpack, bike, kayak and/or canoe while studying the ecology, land use policy, cultural history and current issues of the region. WRFI courses are accredited through the University of Montana and offer 300-level credits in departments such as Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geography, Natural Resource Conservation, Philosophy and Native American Studies. As a small organization, WRFI is committed to the experiences and well-being of its students and staff. Class size is typically limited to 10-12, and the student to instructor ratio is never more than 6:1. In 2018, WRFI offered six courses, serving a total of 57 students.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To broaden the nature of a liberal arts education; teach critical thinking about social & environmental issues; foster understanding of & respect for natural & human communities; & cultivate a sense of place that encourages personal, social & environmental responsibility.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The wild rockies field institute offers academically rigorous, place-based field courses that develop engaged, informed citizens and strong leaders capable of addressing complex social and environmental issues.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as MT, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 7071, MISSOULA, MT, 598077071.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 27 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$9,781.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1993.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $217,902 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $2,331 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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