Mission
PEBC or Wild Compass is an enviromental learning center providing educational programs thorugh southwest Minnesota. The primary focus of the PEBCs (Wild Compass) programming is through field trips with area schools.
Public Charity
WILD COMPASS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
WILD COMPASS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION is a Public Charity headquartered in LAKEFIELD, MN. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $368K revenue, $304K expenses, $467K total assets. IRS filings disclose 20 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $193K.
EIN: 411675295
LAKEFIELD, MN
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$368K
Total Expenses$304K
Total Assets$467K
Grants Given20
Grant Total$193K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
South Central Service Cooperative
STEAM Conference, Science & Nature Conference, Young Writers and Artists Conference
$19,000
Project GEM
Youth Programs
$14,000
HooverBridges Elementary
Youth programs/Field Trips
$11,220
Mankato Community Education
Summer Youth Programs
$8,000
Monroe Elementary
Youth Programs/Field Trips
$7,800
Showing up to 5 of 20 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Treasurer
Bethany Lewis
Member
Brad Burmeister
Member (February - December)
Danielle Matais
Member (Resigned October)
Doug Busch
Chair
Ed Harrold
Member
Emily Regnier
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368K | $304K | $467K |
| 2023 | $295K | $346K | $402K |
| 2022 | $288K | $327K | $447K |
| 2021 | $290K | $219K | $489K |
| 2020 | $213K | $255K | $418K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $213K to $368K (+73%), with total assets most recently reported at $467K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in MN.
MN
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.