Darien Nature Center Inc is located in Darien, CT. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Darien Nature Center Inc employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Darien Nature 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 12/2022, Darien Nature Center Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 6 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
INSPIRE PASSION AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH NATURE EDUCATION, HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5: THE PROGRAM RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE AND SERVES APPROXIMATLEY 250 CHILDREN PER YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D-OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
SEASONAL VACATION CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-11: VACATION PROGRAMS RUN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AS WELL AS JUNE THROUGH JULY. APPROXIMATLEY 700 CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM THESE CAMPS.
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AT THE NATURE CENTER, THE ORGANIZATION PPROVIDES ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT LOCAL NURSERY AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Alexander Domeyko Former Execu | 40 | $59,236 | |
Maija Judelson Former Direc | Trustee | 2 | $10,120 |
Kris Barker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Bayne Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bart Debie Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Van Degraaf Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $31,800 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $203,486 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $235,286 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $830,790 |
Investment income | $21,055 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,782 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,091,913 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $621,827 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $52,419 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,651 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,894 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,241 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,640 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,701 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,780 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,810 |
Insurance | $23,003 |
All other expenses | $571 |
Total functional expenses | $1,051,970 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $513,909 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $1,488,046 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $818,248 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,820,203 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,891 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,891 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,817,312 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,820,203 |