Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center Inc

Organization Overview

Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center Inc is located in Westport, CT. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center Inc employed 91 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center 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 06/2022, Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DEDICATED TO NATURE DISCOVERY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EARTHPLACE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE A PRESCHOOL THAT IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NAEYC AND IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT SERVING CHILDREN AGED ZERO THROUGH FIVE INCLUDING A FULL-TIME PROGRAM FOR WORKING PARENTS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A NURSERY, TODDLER PLAY GROUP, AND STORY TIMES WITH LIVE ANIMALS. THE EDUCATORS AT EARTHPLACE BELIEVE THAT CHILDRENS NATURAL CURIOSITY MOTIVATES THEM TO EXPLORE AND INVESTIGATE BOTH THE CLASSROOM AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS. OUTDOORS, THE STUDENTS PLAY ON THE NATURE-THEMED PLAYGROUND, WALK ON THE TRAILS, INVESTIGATE THE 62 ACRE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND VISIT THE OUTDOOR BIRDS OF PREY. ANIMALS IN THE EARTHPLACE TEACHING COLLECTION ARE ALSO BROUGHT INTO THE CLASSROOMS EACH WEEK BY THE NATURALISTS.


THE HARBOR WATCH WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM WAS FOUNDED IN 1986. SINCE THEN, IT HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE A STATE CERTIFIED WATER QUALITY LABORATORY, THREE RESEARCH VEHICLES, AND AN AWARD WINNING REPUTATION. ITS FIELD AND LAB WORK FOLLOWS EPA APPROVED QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS. THE GOAL OF HARBOR WATCH IS TO: PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF CONNECTICUT WITH THE DATA, KNOWLEDGE, AND FIELD EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO SAFEGUARD OUR WATERWAYS, EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITIES ABOUT WATERSHED ISSUES, AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENT INTERNS THROUGH HANDS-ON RESEARCH. HARBOR WATCH HAS STEADILY EXPANDED ITS GEOGRAPHY FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO RIDGEFIELD, AND GREENWICH TO STRATFORD, WORKING WITH TOWN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS TO HELP PINPOINT THE SOURCE OF SEWAGE LEAKS. FUNDING FOR THE HARBOR WATCH PROGRAM CONSISTS MOSTLY OF GRANTS, CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS AND DONATIONS.


AT EARTHPLACE SUMMER CAMP, WE WELCOME CAMPERS OF ALL ABILITIES FROM AGES 2-15. ALL ENJOY AN UNSPOILED, NATURAL SETTINGON THE TRAILS, BY THE POND, IN THE FIELDS, OR UNDER THE SHADE OF OUR PINE GROVE. CAMPS RUN IN WEEKLY SESSIONS FROM MID-JUNE THROUGH MID-AUGUST. OUR STAFF IS TRAINED TO ENSURE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER FILLED WITH ADVENTURE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND PLENTY OF FRESH AIR. WITH ENGAGED STAFF AND A TON OF ROTATING NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES, EACH WEEK IS SURE TO BE A NEW AND EXCITING EXPERIENCE FOR EVEN THE MOST FREQUENT CAMPER.


OTHER PROGRAM


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anthony Mcdowell
Executive Director
$119,992
Denise Tait
Treasurer
$0
Jim Corgel
Chair
$0
Steven Choi
Trustee
$0
Kenneth Bernhard
Board Attorney
$0
A Morris Tooker
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$32,961
Fundraising events$35,400
Related organizations$0
Government grants $742,989
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$989,907
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,801,257
Total Program Service Revenue$1,819,921
Investment income $40,824
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $61,709
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $87,123
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,825,424

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center Inc has recieved totaling $10,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Newcity Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FIRST INSTALLMENT ON CAPITAL PLEDGE FUND

$10,000
Konstantin Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: HARBOR WATCH PROGRAM

$500
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$63,719
Earnings$2,900
Other Expense$2,900
Ending Balance$63,719

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or