Art Of Conservation Inc is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Art Of Conservation 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 06/2019, Art Of Conservation Inc generated $390.0 in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (70.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1k during the year ending 06/2019. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION THE ART OF CONSERVATION MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN BIODIVERSE REGIONS TO BECOME CONSERVATION LEADERS THROUGH INNOVATIVE ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OVERDEVELOPMENT AND POOR SANITATION HAVE POLLUTED THE LAND AND WATER WITHIN THE SIAN KA'AN BIOSPHERE RESERVE, PLACING THE HEALTH OF ITS PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS AT RISK. AOC'S PROGRAMS EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO HELP PREVENT FURTHER THREATS. AOC PROVIDES ITS CREATIVE LEARNING & CONSERVATION EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS. PROGRAMS RUN TWICE WEEKLY FOR THREE HOUR-LONG CLASSES AND INCORPORATE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, EXPERIENTIAL FIELD TRIPS, AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION. SINCE 2014, OUR MEXICO PROGRAMS HAVE ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS PRIMARILY OF MAYA HERITAGE. OUR EFFECTIVE METHODOLOGY HAS CHANGED OUR PARTICIPANTS' ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS TOWARDS CONSERVATION IN THIER COMMUNITIES. WE ENVISION A BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE WORLD WHERE PEOPLE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ANIMALS T
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AOC PROVIDES ITS CREATIVE LEARNING & CONSERVATION EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS. PROGRAMS RUN TWICE WEEKLY FOR THREE HOUR-LONG CLASSES AND INCOPORATE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, EXPERIENTIAL FIELD TRIPS, AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION.
OUR MISSION - TO HELP CHILDREN AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN BIODIVERSE REGIONS TO BECOME CONSERVATION LEADERS THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE ART, CONSERVATION AND HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Ghrist President | 0 | $0 | |
Cathy Holling Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Wayne Reames Counsel To T | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $390 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $390 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $553 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,408 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,079 |
Other expenses | $3,031 |
Total expenses | $9,071 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $1,030 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,030 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $1,030 |