Flat Rock Brook Nature Association
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $679.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Englewood, NJ
- Founding
- 03/1974
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 23-7323476
Organization Overview
Flat Rock Brook Nature Association is located in Englewood, NJ. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Flat Rock Brook Nature Association employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Flat Rock Brook Nature 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 08/2023, Flat Rock Brook Nature Association generated $679.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $669.9k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF NATURE STUDY PROGRAMS IN AND ABOUT ENGLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY. FLAT ROCK BROOK DEALS WITH THE PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY AND PROVIDES INFORMATION LEADING TO THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE. IN ADDITION, FLAT ROCK MANAGES 150 ACRES OF NATURE PRESERVE IN ENGLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FLAT ROCK BROOK'S 150 ACRES OF FORESTED LAND IS A UNIQUE SANCTUARY IN A HIGHLY URBANIZED AREA. IT ACTS AS A REFUGE FOR PLANTS AND ANIMAL SPECIES IN AN AREA OTHERWISE LACKING AN ABUNDANCE OF GREEN SPACES. AS STEWARDS OF THE LAND IT IS FLAT ROCK BROOK'S RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT PRACTICAL AND EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS THAT ENSURE A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LAND. ALL OF THESE PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES SHARE A SET OF GOALS; TO INCREASE AND CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY, INCREASE THE VIABILITY OF OUR FOREST AS WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND SUPPORT FOREST REGENERATION AND RE-GROWTH OF NATIVE VEGETATION.
FLAT ROCK BROOK'S ONSITE AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS BRING NATURE INTO YOUR CLASSROOM. OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO SCHOOLS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, CAMPS, LIBRARIES, SENIOR CENTERS, AND ANY OTHER GROUP THAT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE CLASSROOM-BASED OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE RESPECT FOR NATURE.FLAT ROCK OFFERS ONE-HOUR GUIDED NATURE WALKS FOR GROUPS YEAR ROUND. THESE WALKS ARE AVAILABLE TO GROUPS OF CHILDREN FOUR YEARS OR OLDER, YOUTH GROUPS, ADULT GROUPS, AND GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WALKS FOLLOW THE TRAILS AND EXPLORE THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS OF THE POND, FOREST, AND FIELD HABITATS AS WELL AS SEASONAL CHANGES AT THE PRESERVE AND CAN BE CATERED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF EACH GROUP.WE OFFER FUN, NATURE-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 AND OLDER.
SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP OFFERS HANDS-ON DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE FOR CHILDREN AND GAMES.
FLAT ROCK BROOK'S EXHIBIT IS AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF FLAT ROCK BROOK'S HABITATS: FOREST, MEADOW, POND, STREAM, AND WATERSHED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ABOUT THE BIRDS THAT ARE YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS OR THOSE THAT MIGRATE THROUGH FLAT ROCK BROOK. THE EXHIBIT IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE FOUND IN THE 150 ACRES. THE EXHIBIT IS HOME TO THE EASTERN BOX TURTLES AS WELL AS THE AQUATIC TURTLES AND FISH. THE AQUATIC TURTLES AND FISH ARE HOUSED IN A 500 GALLON AQUARIUM WHICH IS DESIGNED TO MIMIC THE ANIMALS' NATURAL HABITAT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Wiessner Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,575 |
Nina Bachrach Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Forman Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chelsea Gleis Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Gross Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Dudley Hamilton Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $18,543 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $41,136 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $382,070 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $441,749 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $86,114 |
| Investment income | $20,055 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,285 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,454 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $99,443 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $679,110 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $105,367 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,147 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $225,405 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,184 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,033 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,460 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,599 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,580 |
| Office expenses | $55,704 |
| Information technology | $8,228 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,680 |
| Travel | $8,703 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,574 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,632 |
| Insurance | $56,965 |
| All other expenses | $508 |
| Total functional expenses | $669,872 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,435 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,139 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $104,146 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,745 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $725,578 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $565,342 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,418,885 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,869 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,000 |
| 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 | $2,400 |
| Total liabilities | $18,269 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $578,840 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $821,776 |
| 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 | $1,418,885 |