Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Inc

Organization Overview

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium 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 09/2021, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Inc generated $636.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $397.5k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE NATURE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE. THE FACILITY IS LOCATED ON A 105 ACRE WOODED AND CYPRESS DOME AND WETLAND SITE IN THE CITY OF FT. MYERS WITH MILES OF TRAILS AND BOARDWALKS. IT BOASTS A LARGE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CLASSROOMS,PLANETARIUM, MULTIMEDIA THEATER, SPACE & ASTRONOMY FACILITY PROGRAMS, AND HISTORIC IONA HOUSE. ITS HOME TO THE ONLY RAPTOR AVIARY IN SW FLORIDA, WHICH HAS A BUTTERFLY CONSERVANCY AND LARGE COLLECTION OF NATIVE WILDLIFE AND RESCUE ANIMALS. ALL OF THESE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES PROVIDE A VENUE FOR DAILY PROGRAMS, CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO TEACH USING RESEARCH BASED METHODOLOGIES. THE NATURE CENTER CONNECTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM PRE- SCHOOL TO SENIOR CITIZENS. IT BRINGS TOGETHER RESIDENTS, TOURISTS, SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SCORES OF COMMUNITY GROUPS. THE CENTER TEACHES THE POWER OF NATURE ON PERSONAL HEALTH, ECOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING AND AN ENHANCED SENSE OF WONDER AND WELL-BEING. MAJOR INITIATIVES INCLUDE PRO

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS - INCLUDES MAINTENANCE & INTERPRETATION OF MUSEUM, AVIARY, ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND TRAIL SYSTEM, ALONG WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN & ADULTS.


EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE PROGRAMS - INCLUDES MAINTENANCE & INTERPRETATION OF EXHIBITS AND PRESENTATIONS IN THE PLANETARIUM, ALONG WITH EDUCATION FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH LASER AND PLANETARIUM PRESENTATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Mccauley
Treasurer
$0
Connie Bennett-Martin
President
$0
David Yates
Vice Preside
$0
Britta Soderqvist
Secretary
$0
Jim Reynolds
Board Member
$0
Brian Goldberg
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $314,257
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$98,884
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$413,141
Total Program Service Revenue$179,102
Investment income $196
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $30,240
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,419
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,650
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $636,748

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Inc has recieved totaling $279.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$279
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