Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 68
- Location
- Quechee, VT
- Founding
- 08/1973
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 03-0231665
Organization Overview
Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc is located in Quechee, VT. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc 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 03/2024, Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF VINS IS TO MOTIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND AVIAN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE VINS NATURE CENTER, WHICH IS 47 ACRES OF RIVERSIDE FOREST AND MEADOW JUST UPSTREAM OF THE QUECHEE GORGE, DREW A RECORD 81,696 VISITORS DURING FY24. SINCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANOPY WALK IN 2019, THE NUMBER OF VISITORS HAS ROUGHLY DOUBLED. ATTENDANCE AT ON-SITE EDUCATION EVENTS HAS SIMILARLY INCREASED. OTHER RECENT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NATURE CENTER INCLUDE A SONGBIRD AVIARY AND ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND TO GO ALONG WITH THE RAPTOR ENCLOSURES AND OTHER EXHIBITS, THE NATURE STORE, AND THE NETWORK OF NATURE TRAILS COVERING THE PROPERTY. UPDATES TO THE OUTDOOR PAVILION, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM, AND INDOOR CLASSROOM HAVE ALSO MADE THE NATURE CENTER A MORE ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION FOR PRIVATE EVENTS SUCH AS BIRD ENCOUNTERS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES.
EDUCATION: IN FY24, OUR EDUCATORS REACHED 109,770 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING THOSE IMPACTED BY VINS SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, NATURE CAMP, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND VISITS TO THE NATURE CETNER. MANY OF THESE INVOLVED REPEAT INTERACTIONS RELATED TO SCHOOL CURRICULA OR CAMP, IMPROVING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL IMPACT. IN ADDITION, RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVING AMERICAN KESTRELS, BROADWING HAWKS, NATIVE CRAYFISH, MONARCH BUTTERFLIES, AND OTHER SPECIES IMPACTED LANDOWNERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
WILD BIRD REHABILITATION: MANY PEOPLE IN NEW ENGLAND KNOW VINS FOR ITS EXPERTISE IN REHABILITATING ORPHANED AND INJURED WILD BIRDS. OUR REHABILITATORS TREATED OVER A THOUSAND BIRDS IN FY24, AND THE FACILITY CAN ACCOMMODATE ABOUT 150 BIRDS AT ANY ONE TIME. THE RECENT GROWTH IN PATIENT INTAKES, WHICH HAS DOUBLED IN SIX YEARS, ROUGHLY TRACKS WITH THE INCREASE IN HUMAN VISITORS TO VINS. OUR RELEASE RATE OF 4O% IS RELATIVELY HIGH FOR REHABILITATION CENTERS IN THE UNITED STATES. BESIDES HEALING AND RELEASING BIRDS, OUR REHABILITATION STAFF ALSO COUNSELS THE PUBLIC BY PHONE AND HELP TO CARE FOR THE FULL-TIME RESIDENT RAPTORS, SONGBIRDS, AND REPTILES THAT WE HOLD ON EXHIBIT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Lee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Tillinghast Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ronald Paprocki Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Elizabeth Adams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sarah Blatt Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Brucie Hubbell Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Phoenix Experiential Designs Llc Construction And Design | 3/30/20 | $256,035 |
Trumbull Nelson Construction Construction And Design | 3/30/20 | $358,166 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $30,149 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,195,865 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $91,707 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,226,014 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,593,129 |
| Investment income | $52,471 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $30,895 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$16,780 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,477 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $193,476 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,099,630 |
| 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. | $104,002 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,802 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,424,954 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $189,529 |
| Payroll taxes | $117,911 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,098 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $198,473 |
| Advertising and promotion | $79,530 |
| Office expenses | $34,466 |
| Information technology | $74,979 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $198,271 |
| Travel | $20,658 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,471 |
| Interest | $51,829 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $264,551 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,996,805 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,758 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $851,689 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,610 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $49,759 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,921 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,003,580 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,821,930 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,090 |
| Total assets | $8,988,337 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,051 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $122,186 |
| 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 | $142,288 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $149,977 |
| Total liabilities | $494,502 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,509,056 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $984,779 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,988,337 |