Tenafly Nature Center Association is located in Tenafly, NJ. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tenafly Nature Center Association 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 09/2021, Tenafly Nature Center Association generated $779.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $576.0k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT ALMOST 400 WOODED ACRES FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE STRIVE TO PROTECT ALL NATIVE SPECIES FOUND WITHIN OUR PRESERVE AND TEACH CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DO THE SAME. SINCE 1961 THE ASSOCIATION HAS NURTURED AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, BEEN A LEADER IN OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION AND IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. IN 2021 WE CONTINUED TO MAKE QUICK ADJUSTMENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS. AS IN 2020 WE WERE ABLE TO STAY OPEN AND PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES BOTH VIRTUALLY AND SAFELY OUTSIDE IN PERSON. DURING PEAK HOURS OVER 14,000 VISITORS WERE ABLE TO ENJOY OUR TRAILS AND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND SIGNAGE WAS ADDED TO CREATE MORE PASSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DESPITE THE NEED FOR RESTRICTIONS AND REDUCTIONS DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATION TEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERVING CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS TWO THROUGH SENIOR ADULTS. CHILDREN, PARENTS AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN GROUP PROGRAMS. A DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE TAUGHT INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND SENIORS WITH ALZHEIMER'S. ADDITIONALLY, THE ASSOCIATION IS FOCUSED ON PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING ALMOST 400 ACRES OF FOREST WET-LANDS AND STREAMS AND ALL ITS INHABITANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Debora Davidson Executive Director | Trustee | 35 | $70,389 |
Bruce Balsam Treasurer - Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Rita Rodin Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Susan Golden VP - Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Peter Emmi President - Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Warms Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $54,650 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $96,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,796 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $251,246 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $401,789 |
Investment income | $1,434 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $11,736 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $779,268 |
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. | $79,808 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,846 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $275,259 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,624 |
Other employee benefits | $25,775 |
Payroll taxes | $32,474 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $83 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $12,511 |
Insurance | $8,016 |
All other expenses | $36,798 |
Total functional expenses | $576,002 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $483,165 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,498 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $35,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,857 |
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 | $821 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $101,151 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $644,492 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,016 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $28,131 |
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 | $81,752 |
Total liabilities | $111,899 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $459,889 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $72,704 |
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 | $644,492 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Tenafly Nature Center Association has recieved totaling $21,521.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $20,600 |
Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation Teaneck, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $500 |
Circle Of Service Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: MATCHING/DISCRETIONARY | $300 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $121 |
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