Mahalo
Bloomington, MN

WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC

EIN 93-0708637
Education & Youth Development Tutoring, Enrichment & After-School Children & youth People with disabilities Low-income
Mission

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.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four‑Star rating and high accountability/transparency ratings from Charity Navigator.
Executive Director received the Reuel Harmon Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Parks & Trails Council (2025).
Longstanding national profile as a tax‑exempt outdoor education nonprofit (operating since the late 1970s) with public annual reports and audited financials.

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