Flanders Nature Center Inc Van Vleck Farm
- Assets
- $12.2m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Woodbury, CT
- Founding
- 03/1964
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 06-0791823
Organization Overview
Flanders Nature Center Inc Van Vleck Farm is located in Woodbury, CT. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Flanders Nature Center Inc Van Vleck Farm employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Flanders Nature Center Inc Van Vleck Farm 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 12/2023, Flanders Nature Center Inc Van Vleck Farm generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FLANDERS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO APPRECIATE NATURE'S WONDERS AND PRESERVE LAND, INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING ABOUT OUR NATURAL WORLD. FLANDERS' VISION IS TO BE A LEADING RESOURCE AND DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, LAND PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP, FARM EXPERIENCES AND ARTS ACTIVITIES, REFLECTING THE NEEDS OF OUR CHANGING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES AND EVOLVING PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: FLANDERS IS A DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR FARM, ART AND NATURE ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARD ALIGNED CLASSES. IN 2023, FLANDERS NATURE CENTER & LAND TRUST PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND CHILDRENS SCIENCE CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING POPULAR SUMMER CAMPS AND ACADEMIES. OVER 600 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SUMMER AND VACATION PROGRAMS. THOUSANDS MORE PARTICIPATED IN SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMS -EITHER IN-PERSON FIELD TRIPS, FLANDERS AT-YOUR-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, OR PART OF OUR NEW LIVE-VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. FLANDERS ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY OFFERINGS AROUND THE THEMES OF ART, FARM, NATURE AND CONSERVATION CONTINUED TO GROW.
LAND STEWARDSHIP: FLANDERS SERVES AS THE STEWARD OF 50 PLUS OPEN SPACE PROPERTIES, TOTALING 2,423 ACRES IN WOODBURY, MIDDLEBURY, BETHLEHEM, AND SOUTHBURY. WE ARE DEDICATED STEWARDS OF THE LAND AND MANAGE EACH PROPERTY TO RETAIN ITS ECOLOGICAL HABITAT AND ENSURE THAT THE OPEN SPACE IS PROTECTED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY. IN ITS ROLE AS STEWARD, FLANDERS MANAGES AND MONITORS THE PROPERTIES EACH YEAR WHILE PRESERVING THEIR NATURAL BEAUTY AND CARING FOR THE ECO-SYSTEM AS A WHOLE. THESE OPEN SPACES PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH WONDERFUL PLACES FOR QUIET CONTEMPLATION AND LOW IMPACT RECREATION INCLUDING A NUMBER OF TERRIFIC HIKING PRESERVES. FLANDERS MAINTAINS THE HEALTH OF ITS OPEN SPACES AND NATURE PRESERVES, SO THAT THE WOODLANDS, WETLANDS AND TRAILS REMAIN OPEN FOR EVERYONE TO APPRECIATE AND RESPECT, USE AND ENJOY.
LAND ACQUISITION: FLANDERS CONTINUES TO MANAGE EASEMENT AND FEE HOLDINGS OF 2,423 ACRES. SINCE 1973, THROUGH ITS LAND TRUST ACTIVITIES, FLANDERS WORKS TO RETAIN THE RURAL CHARACTER, ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER WATERBURY AREA.
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vincent Lafontan Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $88,678 |
William H Anthony Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Ingrid Manning Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Sharon Feeley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jodi Wasserstein President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dana Moreira Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $39,353 |
| Fundraising events | $33,975 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $545,853 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $619,181 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $503,639 |
| Investment income | $96,002 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $18,239 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,289 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,295 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,306,774 |
| 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. | $91,770 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,743 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $458,381 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,591 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,120 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,283 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,184 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,634 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,986 |
| Office expenses | $69,872 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,987 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $34,338 |
| Insurance | $39,913 |
| All other expenses | $15,294 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,060,225 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,412 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $145,795 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,311,202 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,316,098 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $378,509 |
| Total assets | $12,226,016 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,011 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $75,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $149,011 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,489,606 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,587,399 |
| 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 | $12,226,016 |