Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park And Eco-Center Inc
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Scotland Neck, NC
- Founding
- 04/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 02-0774368
Organization Overview
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park And Eco-Center Inc, operating under the name Sylvan Heights Bird Park, is located in Scotland Neck, NC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Sylvan Heights Bird Park employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sylvan Heights Bird Park is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Sylvan Heights Bird Park generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SYLVAN HEIGHTS SEEKS TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION OF WATERFOWL AND WETLANDS, TO ACT AS A LOCAL RESOURCE FOR AVIAN BIOLOGY AND WETLANDS ECOLOGY, AND TO SERVE AS AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AVICULTURAL TRAINING/ RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISITOR SERVICES ENCOMPASSES A MILE LONG TRAIL THAT DISPLAYS OVER 2000 BIRDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, MOST IN CONTINENTALLY THEMED AVIARIES. THE TRAIL ALSO HAS FOUR OBSERVATION AREAS IN THE PARKS WETLANDS. THE AREAS OF THE TRAIL WITH BIRDS HAVE SIGNAGE ABOUT THE VARIOUS BIRDS IN A PARTICULAR AREA, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING WHICH BIRDS ARE ENDANGERED OR CRITICALLY ENDANGERED. THE WETLANDS AREAS HAVE SIGNAGE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WETLANDS, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ABOUT BIRDS AND OTHER ANIMALS FOUND IN WETLANDS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES A GIFT SHOP THAT SELLS EDUCATIONAL ITEMS AND MEMBERSHIPS TO THE PARK.
THROUGH ON AND OFF-SITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE FORMAL AND INFORMAL TEACHING, THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS ABOUT BIRD BIOLOGY, WETLAND ECOLOGY, AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS OF STUDY. SYLVAN HEIGHTS HOSTS APPROXIMATELY7, 000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS EACH YEAR, WITH MANY OTHER PARTICIPANTS REACHED THROUGH VARIOUS OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Lubbock Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $92,995 |
James A Bass Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Harrison Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Butler Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Winslow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alison Jane Lubbock Assistant Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $128,443 |
| Fundraising events | $22,759 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $112,149 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $455,961 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,651 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $719,312 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $449,761 |
| Investment income | $69 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $27,299 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,106 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $39,678 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $198,406 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,442,637 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,995 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,950 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $464,904 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $84,799 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,127 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,667 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,098 |
| Office expenses | $2,841 |
| Information technology | $10,328 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,798 |
| Travel | $3,065 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $157,921 |
| Insurance | $20,089 |
| All other expenses | $102,048 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,334,653 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,536 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $438,677 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $421 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,625 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $71,710 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,251 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,562,986 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $207,020 |
| Total assets | $3,553,226 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,761 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $79,282 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,853 |
| Total liabilities | $87,896 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,465,330 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,553,226 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park And Eco-Center Inc has recieved totaling $19,225.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CLIMATE RESILIENCY | $15,000 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $3,990 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $235 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Turtle Survival Alliance Charleston, SC | $19,364,749 | $1,936,009 |
Beneath The Waves Inc Herndon, VA | $484,556 | $1,995,768 |
Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation Yemassee, SC | $36,867,136 | $2,756,319 |
Eco Activists For Governance And Law Enforcement Fairfax, VA | $79,961 | $1,255,896 |
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park And Eco-Center Inc Scotland Neck, NC | $3,553,226 | $1,442,637 |
Friends Of Bonobos Durham, NC | $382,176 | $1,290,531 |
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated Charlotte, NC | $11,550,689 | $2,542,876 |
World Parrot Trust Usa Inc Travelers Rest, SC | $1,042,236 | $1,081,625 |
Tune In To Nature Org Asheville, NC | $1,218,932 | $1,115,463 |
Catmosphere Foundation Inc Sterling, VA | $317,855 | $250,000 |
Wysocking Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Engelhard, NC | $16,234,546 | $1,821,914 |
Piedmont Wildlife Center Durham, NC | $631,344 | $809,355 |