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Wild Hearts Idaho

EIN 82-3219734 · Boise, ID

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Wild Hearts Idaho's exempt purpose is to foster a community for leadership growth through outdoor recreation for girls ages 12-18.

Income
$174,111
Spending
$113,457
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Highest pay
$50,887, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $26,022 spent. Outdoor Adventures: WHI offered 12 outdoor adventures including hiking, rafting, backpacking and snowshoeing for 93 participants. In total, offering 271 hours of leadership development and community building. Skills gained through each adventure included outdoor leadership skills in Leave No Trace, 10 Essentials, Map Reading, Plant and Animal Identification, Water Safety, Intro to Rock Climbing, Intro to Backpacking, and Intro to White Water Rafting. Girl leadership skills gained include: Self-Reflection, Using Your Voice, Teamwork, Building Relationships, Identifying Strengths, Identifying Leadership Styles, Public Speaking, Goal Setting, Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone.
  2. $2,558 spent. Youth Leadership Board YLB: The 2024/2025 Youth Leadership Board (YLB) consisted of 8 Youth Leaders from 6 local high schools and 2 adult co-leaders. Through 2 monthly meetings over 8 months, a total of 55 hours of mentorship was offered. Skills gained through the YLB include: Mentorship, Goal Setting (individual and group), Public Speaking, Event Planning, Marketing, and Outreach.
  3. $217 spent. Volunteer Program: In 2024 WHI had a total of 60 volunteers who served 775 volunteer hours. Volunteer roles included Board of Governance, Adventure Mentors, Youth Board Leaders, Fundraising, Accounting, Risk Management, Wild River Dash, Event Planning, Outreach, Digital Design, Photography, and Video.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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