Nature And Culture International is located in Del Mar, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Nature And Culture International employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nature And Culture International 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 12/2023, Nature And Culture International generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 9 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
NATURE AND CULTURE INTERNATIONAL CONSERVES BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE LANDSCAPES IN LATIN AMERICA, IN CONCERT WITH LOCAL CULTURES, FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE PLANET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LATIN AMERICAN CONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, MEXICO AND PERU:NCI CONSERVES LANDS AND ECOSYSTEMS IN LATIN AMERICA THROUGH THE CREATION OF NATURAL RESERVES AND PROGRAMS TO CONSERVE RAINFORESTS AND OTHER THREATENED ECOSYSTEMS. WE DO THIS IN A GRASS-ROOTS FASHION, HIRING LOCAL STAFF WHO WORK WITH REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INDIGENOUS NATIONALITIES AND PUEBLOS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO CREATE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATE NEW PROTECTED AREAS. WE ALSO BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY TO MANAGE AND SUSTAIN THE PROTECTED AREAS WE HELP CREATE. WHILE EMPHASIZING THE CONSERVATION OF FORESTS AND ECOSYSTEMS, NCI'S PROGRAMS ALSO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
MANAGEMENT PLANS, GOVERNANCE AND FINANCING MECHANISMS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION:NCI CREATES AND PROMOTES CONDITIONS AND TOOLS SUCH AS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES, CONSERVATION FINANCING MECHANISMS, AND PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT PLANS THAT SUPPORT LAND AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION. EXAMPLES INCLUDE OUR WORK TO CREATE LIVELIHOODS FOR PEOPLE IN AND AROUND PROTECTED AREAS BASED ON SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES, AND THE CREATION OF WATER FUNDS THAT CREATE ECOSYSTEM SERVICE PAYMENTS SYSTEMS AND LINK THEM TO EFFECTIVE WATERSHED CONSERVATION PROGRAMS.
SCIENCE AND MONITORING: NCI FACILITATES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CARRIES OUT ECOSYSTEM MONITORING THAT SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO CONSERVE LANDS AND ECOSYSTEMS IN CONCERT WITH LOCAL PEOPLES. WE ALSO OPERATE THE SAN FRANCISCO SCIENTIFIC FIELD STATION IN ECUADOR, THAT SERVES INTERNATIONAL AND ECUADORIAN UNIVERSITIES THAT CONDUCT BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECTS IN TROPICAL MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Clark President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $137,248 |
Keryn Leger CFO | Officer | 40 | $133,250 |
Laura Meagher Dir Of Ind Giving | 40 | $120,661 | |
Karina Copen Chief Dev. Off | Officer | 40 | $117,588 |
Kristen Heard Dir Of Marketing | 40 | $105,368 | |
Diana Richey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,322,375 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $173,628 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,322,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $177,659 |
Investment income | $171,027 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,061 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,674,122 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $705,503 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $465,456 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $194,029 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,467,752 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $348,467 |
Payroll taxes | $65,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $762,180 |
Fees for services: Legal | $68,193 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $279,146 |
Advertising and promotion | $190,751 |
Office expenses | $191,543 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $107,632 |
Travel | $958,885 |
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 | $113,135 |
Insurance | $68,654 |
All other expenses | $8,276 |
Total functional expenses | $7,889,838 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,281,216 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,990,533 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,041,147 |
Accounts receivable, net | $72,403 |
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 | $9,492 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,753,168 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $116,718 |
Total assets | $12,264,677 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $704,888 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,237,342 |
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 | $117,037 |
Total liabilities | $3,059,267 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,238,771 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,966,639 |
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 | $12,264,677 |