South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is located in South Padre Island, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center 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 12/2021, South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $916.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC EDUCATION - BIRDING & NATURE.TO PROVIDE VISITORS & CONTRIBUTORS VOLUNTEER & SELF GUIDED TOURS OF BIRDING & NATURE CENTER GROUNDS & LAGUNA MADRE WETLANDS BOARDWALKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED VISITORS WITH BIRDING & NATURE EDUCATION THROUGH THE MUSEUM & FILM VIEWING, VOLUNTEER & SELF GUIDED TOURS OF THE CENTER GROUNDS, THE LAGUNA MADRE WETLANDS, WILDLIFE & BIRD SPECIES VIA THE BOARDWALKS & BIRD & BUTTERFLY GARDENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cristin Howard Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Richard J Franke Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Darla Lapeyre Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marv Esterly President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Tate Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Regan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $66,057 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $157,335 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $223,392 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $790,729 |
Investment income | $519 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $700 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $161,204 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,176,544 |
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. | $60,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $271,859 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $25,249 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,864 |
Office expenses | $929 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,000 |
Travel | $4,739 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,340 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,756 |
All other expenses | $132,237 |
Total functional expenses | $916,894 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $536,427 |
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 | $42,572 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $578,999 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,906 |
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 | $149,161 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $188,067 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $390,932 |
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 | $578,999 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center has recieved totaling $30,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Robert J Kleberg Jr And Helen C Kleberg Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $12,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $10,000 |
Helen & Curtis Pinnell Foundation Des Plaines, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $4,000 |
Helen & Curtis Pinnell Foundation Des Plaines, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $4,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center South Padre Island, TX | $578,999 | $1,176,544 |
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Inc Lake Jackson, TX | $3,551,678 | $743,550 |
Hawks Aloft Inc Albuquerque, NM | $182,065 | $348,890 |
Wild Bird Rescue Inc Wichita Falls, TX | $215,831 | $0 |
The Dallas County Audubon Society Inc Dallas, TX | $983,674 | $184,223 |
Texas Animal Control Association Inc Arlington, TX | $174,994 | $0 |
Eagles Rest Sanctuary Inc Wilburton, OK | $4,894 | $1,944 |