Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 406,002 | 367,778 | 483,589 | 722,859 | 1,161,040 | 3,141,268 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 406,002 | 367,778 | 483,589 | 722,859 | 1,161,040 | 3,141,268 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 157,590 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,983,678 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 406,002 | 367,778 | 483,589 | 722,859 | 1,161,040 | 3,141,268 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 22 | 4,197 | 4,219 | |||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 3,145,487 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | PIONEERING CHARACTER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CHARACTER EDUCATION THROUGH WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP, PROVIDING FREE AND LOW-COST TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, AND WORK-BASED LEARNING, OFTEN THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED STUDENT-RUN ENTERPRISES CALLED "WILD TECH." |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2 | ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021 THE FEDERAL BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN WAS PASSED INTO LAW. AS PART OF THIS LAW, THE DIGITAL EQUITY ACT PROVIDES 2.75 BILLION TO ESTABLISH THREE GRANT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE DIGITAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION, WHICH IS THE WTA'S MISSION. IN 2022 AND 2023, EVERY US STATE DEVELOPED AND COMPLETED THEIR STATE DIGITAL EQUITY PLAN, INCLUDING MAPPING THE DIGIT EQUITY RESOURCES IN THEIR STATES FOR EXPENDING THOSE FUNDS. SINCE THE WTA HAS A LARGE PROGRAM FOCUS ON DIGITAL EQUITY FOR SENIORS, AND FLORIDA HAS MORE SENIORS PER CAPITA THAN ANY OTHER STATE, THE WTA OBTAINED A FLORIDA BUSINESS LICENSE AND FLORIDA LOCATION IN 2023, WITH 150SF OFFICE AND 400SF WAREHOUSE/GARAGE SPACE, INCLUDING ALL UTILITIES AND INTERNET. THIS IS MUCH LOWER THAN MARKET RATES. WE ARE NOW ACTIVELY RECEIVING AND PROCESSING COMPUTER DONATIONS FROM THIS OFFICE, MEETING WITH FLORIDA DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICIALS, AND SEEKING FLORIDA GRANTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE INDIGENT THROUGH THE 7- STEP "WILDTECH" MODEL. 1: IDENTIFY NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSING ON THE HOMELESS AND SCHOOLS SERVING LOW-INCOME YOUTH. 2: (OPTIONAL) PROVIDE LEADERSHIPS, TEAMWORK AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH INTENSE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS. 3: PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, MOST OFTEN THROUGH FREE AND EXTREMELY LOW-COST REFURBISHED COMPUTERS. 4: PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH LITTLE OR NO TECHNOLOGY ACCESS. 5: PROVIDE ICT VOCATIONAL SKILLS FOR DIGITALLY LITERATE PARTICIPANTS, CONCENTRATING ON CISCO ACADEMY AND IT ESSENTIALS. 6: PROVIDE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR VOCATIONALLY TRAINED PARTICIPANTS. 7: FACILITATE PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE "WILDTECH" STUDENT ENTERPRISES THAT FUSE THEIR CHARACTER AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS THROUGH WORK- BASED LEARNING THAT PRODUCES VALUABLE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES NEEDED BY THEIR COMMUNITY, GENERATING INCOME TO SUSTAIN AND GROW. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | PROVIDE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY TO DC SENIORS ALONG WITH TRAINING, SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SERVICES VALUABLE TO SENIORS.ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021 THE FEDERAL BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN WAS PASSED INTO LAW. AS PART OF THIS LAW, THE DIGITAL EQUITY ACT PROVIDES 2.75 BILLION TO ESTABLISH THREE GRANT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE DIGITAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION, WHICH IS THE WTA'S MISSION. IN 2022 AND 2023, EVERY US STATE DEVELOPED AND COMPLETED THEIR STATE DIGITAL EQUITY PLAN, INCLUDING MAPPING THE DIGIT EQUITY RESOURCES IN THEIR STATES FOR EXPENDING THOSE FUNDS. SINCE THE WTA HAS A LARGE PROGRAM FOCUS ON DIGITAL EQUITY FOR SENIORS, AND FLORIDA HAS MORE SENIORS PER CAPITA THAN ANY OTHER STATE, THE WTA OBTAINED A FLORIDA BUSINESS LICENSE AND FLORIDA LOCATION IN 2023, WITH 150SF OFFICE AND 400SF WAREHOUSE/GARAGE SPACE, INCLUDING ALL UTILITIES AND INTERNET. THIS IS MUCH LOWER THAN MARKET RATES. WE ARE NOW ACTIVELY RECEIVING AND PROCESSING COMPUTER DONATIONS FROM THIS OFFICE, MEETING WITH FLORIDA DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICIALS, AND SEEKING FLORIDA GRANTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS CREATED BY THE WTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH SUPPORT FROM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. IT IS THEN SENT OFF TO OUR BOARD FOR REVIEW. OUR CONTRACT WITH DC GOVERNMENT REQUIRES THAT WE PROVIDE CPA AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH WE PROVIDED FOR GOVERNMENT FISCAL YEAR 2022 (OCT 1, 2021 TO SEPT 30, 2022). OUR BOARD SET A THRESHOLD OF 500,000 IN DONATIONS, ABOVE WHICH OUR 990 WOULD NEED A CPA FOR REVIEW, HENCE OUR 2022 990 RETURN IS BEING PROVIDED BY A CPA FIRM. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | A LEADING NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM RECENTLY UPGRADED THE VERBIAGE IN OUR CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY. AT OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING, A PERMANENT AGENDA ITEMS IS TO REVIEW THE CURRENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND INTERVIEW ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO ENSURE THEY DISCLOSED ANY/ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS ALSO DISCLOSED TO ALL STAFF DURING THE ONBOARDING PROCESS AND REVIEWED ANNUALLY DURING THE ANNUAL REVIEW. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE WTA CAREFULLY REVIEWS WAGES FOR ALL STAFF, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROPOSED THEIR ANNUAL COMPENSATION DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING AFTER ANNUAL FINANCIAL DATA IS SHARED. THIS INCLUDES COMPARABLE DATA AND DETAILED BUDGETING. THE BOARD THEN UNDERGOES A DELIBERATION PROCESS WHERE THE FINAL WAGE IS VOTED ON. FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS AUTHORITY OVER THE PROCESS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES GATHERING COMPARABLE DATA AND REVIEWING THE APTITUDES OF THE CANDIDATE OR EMPLOYEE. HE OFTEN DELIBERATES WITH THE BOARD, ESPECIALLY IN DIFFICULT DECISIONS. THE WAGES MUST ALSO ALIGN WITH THE BUDGET. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE WTA CAREFULLY REVIEWS WAGES FOR ALL STAFF, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROPOSED THEIR ANNUAL COMPENSATION DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING AFTER ANNUAL FINANCIAL DATA IS SHARED. THIS INCLUDES COMPARABLE DATA AND DETAILED BUDGETING. THE BOARD THEN UNDERGOES A DELIBERATION PROCESS WHERE THE FINAL WAGE IS VOTED ON. FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS AUTHORITY OVER THE PROCESS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES GATHERING COMPARABLE DATA AND REVIEWING THE APTITUDES OF THE CANDIDATE OR EMPLOYEE. HE OFTEN DELIBERATES WITH THE BOARD, ESPECIALLY IN DIFFICULT DECISIONS. THE WAGES MUST ALSO ALIGN WITH THE BUDGET. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE WTA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE THESE UPON REQUEST AND ARE MODIFYING OUR WEBSITE TO INCLUDE AN EASILY NAVIGABLE SECTION WITH THESE. WE ARE ALSO RESEARCHING PUBLIC WEBSITES TO PLACE THIS INFORMATION AND PLACING IT. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 19,575 |
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