Cincinnati Nature Center Association
- Assets
- $46.4m
- Revenue
- $9.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 165
- Location
- Milford, OH
- Founding
- 12/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-6057978
Organization Overview
Cincinnati Nature Center Association is located in Milford, OH. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Cincinnati Nature Center Association employed 165 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cincinnati 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 12/2021, Cincinnati Nature Center Association generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRING CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM THE DOWNTOWN URBAN CORE, CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER OFFERS VISITORS SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCES IN NATURE AMONG MORE THAN 1,700 ACRES OF FORESTS, FIELDS, STREAMS AND PONDS. WITH TWENTY MILES OF AWARD-WINNING TRAILS ON TWO PICTURESQUE PROPERTIES, THE NATURE CENTER PROVIDES SOMETHING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES DURING ALL SEASONS. FROM ENCHANTING SPRING WILDFLOWERS TO THE DAZZLING COLORS OF AUTUMN, THE EVER-CHANGING BEAUTY OF NATURE ATTRACTS MORE THAN 200,000 GUESTS EACH YEAR. CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH A VALUABLE EDUCATION RESOURCE FOR INNOVATIVE, NATURE-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. A NATURE PRESCHOOL, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, FAMILY AND ADULT SEASONAL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, TEACHER RETREATS, IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER CLASSES ALL HELP CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE NATURE CENTER OFFERS MAGNIFICENT SETTINGS AND FACILITY RENTALS FOR WEDDINGS, FAMILY GATHERINGS AND CORPORATE EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey R Corney President/executive Dire | Officer | 40 | $150,622 |
Kristi Masterson Director Of Membership & Visitor Serv | 40 | $102,406 | |
Wendy Wilson Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $91,572 |
Regina R Sharp Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gates Moss Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Parlin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Full Service Networking Computer Networking Services | 12/30/18 | $150,594 |
Boulder Construction Construction | 12/30/18 | $312,441 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,195,559 |
| Fundraising events | $117,010 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $598,830 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,114,249 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $246,157 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,025,648 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,277,068 |
| Investment income | $180,603 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$130,956 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $267,112 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $72,487 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $158,050 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,446,687 |
| 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. | $272,972 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $221,745 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,775,795 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $102,484 |
| Other employee benefits | $293,934 |
| Payroll taxes | $205,745 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $398 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,625 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $119,006 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,580 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $202,836 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $342,807 |
| 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 | $694,606 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $74,765 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,518,615 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $774,740 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,351,029 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $524,471 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $112,384 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $131,214 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $105,124 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,250,248 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,505,336 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $623,604 |
| Total assets | $46,378,150 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $279,308 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $302,131 |
| 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 | $219,854 |
| Total liabilities | $801,293 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,979,652 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,597,205 |
| 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 | $46,378,150 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Cincinnati Nature Center Association has recieved totaling $23,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Fullgraf Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Thomas R Schiff Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: BIENNIAL PROJECT GRANT | $3,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $29,216,695 |
| Earnings | $3,673,840 |
| Admin Expense | $119,006 |
| Net Contributions | $23,570 |
| Other Expense | $1,182,001 |
| Ending Balance | $31,613,098 |
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|---|---|---|
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Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $2,355,125 | $6,700,901 |
Cincinnati Nature Center Association Milford, OH | $46,378,150 | $9,446,687 |
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Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc Kalamazoo, MI | $33,728,033 | $3,370,674 |
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The Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Philadelphia, PA | $10,822,315 | $3,090,919 |
Oglebay Institute Wheeling, WV | $22,985,672 | $2,941,395 |
Chippewa Nature Center Inc Midland, MI | $40,016,871 | $3,706,610 |
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