WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC
To connect people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities through shared outdoor adventures so that all people can equitably experience the benefits of time spent in nature.
About WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC
Wilderness Inquiry is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs inclusive outdoor education, day-programs, and multi-day adventures—ranging from the nationwide Canoemobile floating classroom to extended backcountry and international trips. The organization focuses on removing barriers to participation through adaptive equipment, trained support personnel, financial aid, and program models that serve schools, families, communities, and people with disabilities. In recent years Wilderness Inquiry has scaled its programs while maintaining audited financial reporting and formal evaluations: in 2025 the organization reported connecting tens of thousands of youth, families, and individuals to nature through Canoemobile and related day programs and operating leadership and career-pathway programs for emerging outdoor professionals.
Notable achievements
2025 Participant Reach
In 2025 Wilderness Inquiry reported 38,312 youth, families, and community members served through Canoemobile and day programs, and 1,970 participants on extended and near‑nature adventures.
Leadership & Career Pathways
In 2025, 403 individuals participated in Wilderness Inquiry’s leadership and career pathway programs, building outdoor and professional skills for jobs in the outdoor industry.
Sustained Financial Stewardship
Wilderness Inquiry maintains audited financial statements and regular Form 990 public filings and reported closing 2025 on strong financial footing while continuing to expand program delivery.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $15.1M
- Annual revenue
- $12.2M
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 93-0708637
- Location
- Bloomington, MN
- Website
- wildernessinquiry.org
- On Mahalo since
- September 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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