Indian Creek Nature Center
- Assets
- $10.5m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Founding
- 08/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7260197
Organization Overview
Indian Creek Nature Center is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Indian Creek Nature Center employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indian Creek 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, Indian Creek Nature Center generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO CREATE CHAMPIONS OF NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMAZING SPACE: INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. IT PROTECTS AND MAINTAINS 230 ACRES OF LAND AS PART OF ITS AMAZING SPACE CAMPUS AND 50 ACRES OF LAND IN OTHER PARTS OF CEDAR RAPIDS.
ETZEL SUGAR GROVE FARM - THE PURPOSE OF ETZEL SUGAR GROVE FARM IS TO ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE, ECONMICALLY VIABLE REGENERATIVE, ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES AND CREATE CHAMPIONS OF NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND REPLICATION OF THESE PRACTICES. ETZEL SUGAR GROVE FARM IS A 190 ACRE FARMSTEAD LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE MARION, IA. THE FARM WAS DONATED TO ICNC IN 2016.
CREEKSIDE FOREST SCHOOL: CREEKSIDE FOREST SCHOOL WAS A NEW INITIATIVE IN 2021 AND IS A FIVE-DAY PER WEEK, HALF-DAY, STATE LICENSED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM. STUDENTS AGED 3 AND 4 LEARN IN AN IMMERSIVE, OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT UP TO 90% OF THEIR TIME IN SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Myers Executive Director | Officer | 55 | $100,880 |
Jennifer Welton President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Travis Fell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Hayes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Flowergarden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Evans Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $92,680 |
| Membership dues | $35,773 |
| Fundraising events | $521 |
| Related organizations | $71,060 |
| Government grants | $190,052 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $783,798 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,234 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,173,884 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $388,460 |
| Investment income | $1,192 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $59,829 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $28,690 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,397 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,688,837 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,098 |
| 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. | $105,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,080 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $721,961 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,665 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,701 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,732 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,630 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,430 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,080 |
| Office expenses | $32,190 |
| Information technology | $22,581 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,416 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,393 |
| Interest | $11,416 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $296,375 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,146 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,728,264 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $532,654 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $106,873 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $81,921 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $25,588 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,810 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,958,915 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,729,686 |
| Total assets | $10,454,447 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,683 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,082 |
| 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 | $412,222 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $551,987 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,861,274 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,041,186 |
| 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 | $10,454,447 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Indian Creek Nature Center has recieved totaling $125.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bryant Foundation Inc Cedar Rapids, IA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $125 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,559,104 |
| Earnings | $184,682 |
| Net Contributions | $64,190 |
| Other Expense | $78,290 |
| Ending Balance | $1,729,686 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Voyageur Outward Bound School St Paul, MN | $9,562,125 | $8,704,047 |
Wilderness Inquiry Inc St Paul, MN | $5,540,005 | $9,209,787 |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation West St Paul, MN | $31,788,232 | $5,013,942 |
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN | $15,262,257 | $4,025,051 |
Lake Superior Center Duluth, MN | $2,211,388 | $3,675,136 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Sandstone, MN | $6,482,037 | $5,070,144 |
Forest Park Foundation Peoria Heights, IL | $2,574,683 | $838,889 |
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Chicago, IL | $4,270,987 | $3,189,107 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc Lanesboro, MN | $6,318,004 | $2,449,962 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |