Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sandstone, Minnesota, registered in 1970, with $2,120,719 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 530, Sandstone, MN, 55072 EIN 23-7044164 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▼ 17.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.6M
Net assets
$5.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -21% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center: 24 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 530, Sandstone, MN, 55072
- City
- Sandstone
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2014) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $769KNet assets $5.2M
Operating margin
-20.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.0M
Total liabilities
$769K
Net assets
$5.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,120,719▼17.3% | $2,556,859▲8.2% | $5,187,121▼6.0% | $5,955,983▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,565,749▲31.4% | $2,363,702▼4.1% | $5,515,521▲5.6% | $6,509,645▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,952,140▼61.5% | $2,465,095▲22.0% | $5,221,458▼7.7% | $6,052,422▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,070,144▲235% | $2,020,844▲61.4% | $5,655,910▲116% | $6,482,037▲98.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,512,271▼18.9% | $1,251,948▼38.5% | $2,616,631▲28.2% | $3,267,539▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,864,424▼15.9% | $2,034,329▲4.1% | $2,041,109▼7.5% | $2,631,462▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,215,878▲28.0% | $1,953,931▲6.5% | $2,205,992▲14.1% | $2,893,968▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,730,771▲10.1% | $1,833,973▲10.5% | $1,933,444▼1.6% | $2,510,604▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,571,938▼2.8% | $1,659,137▲1.8% | $1,964,730▼4.4% | $2,647,373▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,616,723 | $1,629,180 | $2,055,178 | $2,835,974 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $679K total
20 grants to Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center totaling $679K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $207,654 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $15,980 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,287 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $7,051 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $56,665 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $5,657 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $12,005 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $12,005 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2020 | $7,174 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2019 | $68,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2019 | $50,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charitable | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2018 | $61,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charitable | 2018 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7044164, based in Sandstone, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center's EIN?
- Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7044164.
- How much revenue does Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center report?
- Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center reported $2,120,719 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center (EIN 23-7044164) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.