Baltimore Woods Nature Center Inc is located in Marcellus, NY. The organization was established in 1966. 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, Baltimore Woods Nature Center Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Baltimore Woods 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 12/2023, Baltimore Woods Nature Center Inc generated $813.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $791.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% 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
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND NATURE IN WISDOM AND WONDER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BALTIMORE WOODS NATURE CENTER IS A LEADER IN FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO BUILD PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO NATURE. THROUGH ENGAGING EXPERIENCES AND PLACE-BASED EXPLORATION, WE ENVISION COMMUNITIES UNITED IN STEWARDSHIP AND LOVE OF THE NATURAL WORLD.
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND NATURE IN WISDOM AND WONDER.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS (NATURE IN THE CITY AND ON-SITE) THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CURRICULUM BASED SCIENCE EDUCATION TO GRADES K-5. NATURE IN THE CITY INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO NATURE-BASED SCIENCE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH CLASSROOM AND GREENSPACE LESSONS. BASED IN SYRACUSE, NY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO: 1) BUILD SCIENTIFIC LITERACY THROOUGH HANDS-ON/MINDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT LINK STATE STANDARDS TO THEIR SURROUNDINGS, 2) MAKE OR STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD, 3)DEVELOP SENSIBLE STEWARDSHIP FOR NEIGHBORHOOD GREEN SPACES. NATURE IN THE CITY HAS RECEIVED THE 2004 ES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AWARD, THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION THEY BESTOW ON ANY ORGANIZATION. THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFERED ON THE BALTIMORE WOODS SITE INCLUDE CURRICULUM-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCLUDE SCIENCE AS WELL AS SOCIAL STUDIES-THEMED PROGRAMS.
DAY CAMPS OUR CAMP PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ON-SITE DURING THE SUMMER AND SCHOOL VACATIONS. WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION THROUGH HANDS ON INTERACTION (NATURE PLAY), WE PROVIDE SCIENCE BASED NATURE EDUCATION WHILE SPENDING TIME IN THE OUTDOORS. ECOSYSTEMS ARE STUDIED, PLANT AND WILDLIFE ARE MADE FAMILIAR AND CHILDREN ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME COMFORTABLE AND SAFE WHILE IN THE OUTDOORS. PROGRAMMING OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR ROLE IN SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINING IT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Azzarello Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Barber Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Camp Driector | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Christopher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Chyle Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Conan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,834 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $111,859 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $115,658 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,351 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $493,886 |
Investment income | $23,512 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,719 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,268 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,082 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,825 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $813,352 |
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 | $481,726 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,264 |
Payroll taxes | $36,768 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $43,427 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,497 |
Office expenses | $24,324 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,848 |
Travel | $2,705 |
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 | $33,190 |
Insurance | $16,522 |
All other expenses | $11,435 |
Total functional expenses | $791,577 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,592 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $478,752 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $72,978 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,720 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,260 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,043,137 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $583,994 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,197,433 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,054 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $64,297 |
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 | $1,993 |
Total liabilities | $99,344 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,073,606 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,024,483 |
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 | $2,197,433 |