Tahoe Institute For Natural Science
- Assets
- $174.2k
- Revenue
- $274.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Incline Village, NV
- Founding
- 12/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-2379984
Organization Overview
Tahoe Institute For Natural Science is located in Incline Village, NV. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tahoe Institute For Natural Science employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tahoe Institute For Natural Science 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, Tahoe Institute For Natural Science generated $274.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $224.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 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
TO ADVANCE THE NATURAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE OF THE TAHOE REGION THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION:IN 2021, WE HAD A TOTAL OF 4588 STUDENT CONTACTS FROM OVER 15 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS. WE CONTINUED TO OFFER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, AND IN THE FALL WERE ABLE TO RETURN TO IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SOME SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS, COVERING TOPICS FROM INSECTS, BATS, BIRDS, FROGS, MAMMALS, AND GEOLOGY. WE PRESENTED 43 FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, 47 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, AND 71 IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND GAVE 25 NATURE DAY CAMPS, 21 CAMPS/OUTINGS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (E.G. COURAGE PROJECT, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE), AND 23 NATURE CLUB PROGRAMS. WE CREATED AND PUBLISHED 8 TAHOME NATURE LESSONS. WE ALSO REACHED 220 STUDENTS VIA CLUB EVENTS, AND HOSTED 299 CHILDREN OVER THE 21 NATURE CAMPS.
RESEARCH: TINS CONTINUED WITH OUR USUAL SUITE OF CITIZEN SCIENCE COORDINATION, INCLUDING THE LAKE TAHOE MID-WINTER BALD EAGLE SURVEY, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, MID-WINTER RAPTOR SURVEYS IN BOTH SIERRA AND CARSON VALLEYS, NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION BUTTERFLY COUNTS, U.S. NIGHTJAR SURVEYS, AND THE ANNUAL ODONATES MINI-BLITZ. WE CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE IN JOINT MONITORING EFFORTS OF PEREGRINE FALCON NESTING SITES AROUND THE TAHOE/TRUCKEE REGION. WE HAD 228 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS. WE CONTINUED RESEARCH INVESTIGATING ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CONIFER THINNING ON BIRD COMMUNITIES IN TAHOE AREA ASPEN STANDS, AND PUBLISHED SEVERAL RESEARCH NOTES IN PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS.
OUTREACH: OUTREACH REMAINED DIFFICULT TO TRACK IN 2021 DUE TO COVID, LIMITED IN-PERSON EVENTS, AND MUCH OF OUR OUTREACH BEING VIRTUAL. MOST OF OUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN POSTED ONLINE AND CONTINUE TO RECEIVE VIEWS. WE DID HOST A TAHOE (BIRDING) BIG YEAR WITH CONSIDERABLE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE ENTIRE CALENDAR YEAR. WE HOSTED 39 OUTINGS WITH 362 PARTICIPANTS, AND HOSTED 22 TALKS, WITH AT LEAST 546 PARTICIPANTS (AS OF THE END OF THE YEAR).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Will Richardson Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $60,625 |
Kristine Mitchell Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Markham Gross Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ron Hemig Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jason Brothers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sanna Schlosser Sec Til Feb | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $30,455 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $184,135 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $214,590 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $58,591 |
| Investment income | $709 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $46 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $292 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $274,210 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $660 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,625 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,093 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $85,675 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,333 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,772 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,843 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,251 |
| Travel | $5,973 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,549 |
| All other expenses | $4,247 |
| Total functional expenses | $224,699 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,132 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,125 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $416 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,549 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $174,222 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,136 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $4,928 |
| Total liabilities | $7,064 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $163,058 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,100 |
| 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 | $174,222 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Tahoe Institute For Natural Science has recieved totaling $75,588.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Carter Family Foundation Inc Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: ADVANCING THE NATURAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION, AND ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE OF THE TAHOE REGION | $25,000 |
Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund Tahoe City, CA PURPOSE: stewardship | $22,285 |
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc Incline Village, NV PURPOSE: E0: Environment | $14,593 |
Martis Camp Community Foundation Truckee, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation Kings Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Chamberlin Family Foundation Richmond, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $500 |
| Ending Balance | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | $131,343,495 | $84,084,998 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |