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The Wild Fund Inc.

The Wild Fund Inc.

Hailey, ID
Tax ID82-0537401

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About this organization

Revenue

$85,979

Expenses

$74,295

Website

wildgift.org

Mission

WILD GIFT PROVIDES UNCONVENTIONAL SUPPORT TO OUTSTANDING YOUNG INDIVIDUALS WITH WILD IDEAS THAT WILL DISRUPT THE STATUS QUO AND IGNITE POSITIVE CHANGE. USING WILDERNESS IMMERSION EXPERIENCES AS A SPRINGBOARD COMBINED WITH MENTORING, SEED FUNDING AND A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK OF SUPPORT, OUR UNIQUE FELLOWSHIP FOSTERS GRIT, INTEGRITY AND KNOW-HOW CRITICAL TO THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF THEIR GROUNDBREAKING VENTURES.

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THROUGH VIGOROUS OUTREACH AND AN INTENSIVE SELECTION PROCESS, EACH YEAR WILD GIFT SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITS IMPRESSIVE VISIONARIES (AGES 21-35) WITH BREAK-THROUGH IDEAS WHO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO GROW A SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE, BRING DIVERSITY OF BACKGROUND, AND WILL MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE PROBLEM THEY ARE TRYING TO SOLVE. EACH CLASS OF FELLOWS EMBARKS ON A 16-MONTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, COMMENCING WITH THE WILD GIFT- A 20-DAY EXPEDITION IN THE IDAHO WILDERNESS. THE EXPEDITION CHALLENGES EACH FELLOW PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, REMOVES THEM FROM THEIR COMFORT ZONE, AND CONNECTS THEM TO THE NATURAL WORLD ON A VERY PERSONAL LEVEL. THEY ARE ABLE TO UNPLUG, GAIN CLARITY, INCUBATE IDEAS, AND ENVISION THE TRUE SCOPE OF THEIR WORK AND LIVES, AND BUILD LIFE LONG BONDS WITH PEERS TACKLING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. CONNECTIONS ARE DRAWN BETWEEN THE CHALLENGES OF SURVIVING IN THE WILD TO THOSE CONFRONTED ON THE GROUND WHEN LAUNCHING A SOCIAL VENTURE - THE WILLINGNESS TO EMBRACE RISK, SEEING OBTACLES AS OPPORTUNITIES, PERSEVERANCE, HUMILITY, THE INTERCONNECTNESS OF ALL THINGS, AND FRAGILITY OF THE NATURAL WORLD.THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES A PLATFORM WHERE AUTHENTICITY, COLLABORATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE REVERED, PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE BALANCE MATTER, AND FAILURE IS VIEWED AS A NECESSARY STEP TO SUCCESS. POST-EXPEDITION, EACH WILD GIFT FELLOW IS: PROVIDED WITH A SEED GRANT OF 10,000. PROVIDED WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DEDICATED MENTORS TO HELP THEM LAUNCH THEIR INITIATIVE. NETWORKED INTO A TIGHT-KNIT CADRE OF OTHER WILD GIFT SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WORKING ALL OVER THE WORLD, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP RETREATS. SUPPORTED BEYOND THE OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP TERM OF THEIR FELLOWSHIP THROUGH ONGOING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, SPEAKING INVITATIONS, AND CONTINUED INCLUSION IN WILD GIFTS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Wild gift selects extraordinary leaders, takes them on a deep wilderness trip, and gives them startup capital and expert mentorship to accelerate their better-world ideas.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Wild gift provides unconventional support to outstanding young individuals with wild ideas that will disrupt the status quo and ignite positive change. using wilderness immersion experiences as a springboard combined with mentoring, seed funding and a collaborative network of support, our unique fellowship fosters grit, integrity and know-how critical to the long-term success of their groundbreaking ventures.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as ID, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 114 1/2 REDWOOD ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 1 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate 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 less than $100,000.
  • Revenue is less than $100,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $11,684.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2001.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $17,276 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $16,161 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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