Mission
Wild Compass is an enviromental learning center providing educational programs thorugh southwest Minnesota. The primary focus of the Wild Compasss 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 2025 filing: $214K revenue, $325K expenses, $368K total assets. IRS filings disclose 25 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $337K.
EIN: 411675295
LAKEFIELD, MN
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$214K
Total Expenses$325K
Total Assets$368K
Grants Given25
Grant Total$337K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Wild Compass Environmental Education
How Wild Compass Environmental Education divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 6 years.
$82
Programs
the work itself
$17
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $82 for programs
$41
The Wild Compasss program focus is regional environmental education
$41
Awarded grants through the lawful gambling fund totaling $161,979 to various Mankato and Jackson area groups to support their activities
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Given
Mankato Area Public Schools
Camp Ignite, field trips, theater, bussing
$49,924
South Central Service Cooperative
Programming & Conferences
$38,000
Project GEM
Youth programs
$23,000
Jackson County Central Schools
Field trips, equipment, bussing
$23,000
Upkeep displays and programs
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 25 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Executive Director
Alisha Paplow
Treasurer
Bethany Lewis
Member
Brad Burmeister
Member
Brenda Bachenberg
Member (Sept-December)
Brenda Johnson
Chair
Ed Harrold
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214K | $325K | $368K |
| 2024 | $368K | $304K | $467K |
| 2023 | $295K | $346K | $402K |
| 2022 | $288K | $327K | $447K |
| 2021 | $290K | $219K | $489K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $290K to $214K (-26%), with total assets most recently reported at $368K.
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.