Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Chesterton, IN
- Founding
- 02/1998
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 35-2031658
Organization Overview
Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc is located in Chesterton, IN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc 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 09/2022, Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTES ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES WITH A HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING AS PART OF A MULTI-DISCIPLINE CURRICULUM. PROVIDES AN EDUCATION IN ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Geof Benson Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $73,268 |
David Wright President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zully Alvarado Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maureen Turman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Hoham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Benus Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $266,720 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $720,453 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $987,173 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $369,486 |
| Investment income | $25,309 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$12,975 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,368,993 |
| 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. | $73,268 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,942 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $649,405 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,746 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,470 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,980 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,707 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,053 |
| Office expenses | $16,357 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $16,718 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,118 |
| Insurance | $61,662 |
| All other expenses | $43,855 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,232,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $385,162 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $717,002 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $37,677 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,433 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,155,003 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,357,277 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,425 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,309 |
| 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 | $500,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $573,734 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,411,736 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $371,807 |
| 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 | $2,357,277 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc has recieved totaling $172,995.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alphawood Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40,000 |
Alphawood Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40,000 |
Porter County Community Foundation Inc Valparaiso, IN PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN FURTHERING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $28,156 |
Flora Richardson Foundation Inc Chesterton, IN PURPOSE: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
John W Anderson Foundation Valparaiso, IN PURPOSE: OPERATING | $15,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,494 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $292,362 |
| Earnings | -$132,653 |
| Ending Balance | $159,709 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Louisville Water Foundation Louisville, KY | $1,355,242 | $4,579,865 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
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 |
Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Jefferson City, MO | $7,233,035 | $3,382,865 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |
Land Between The Lakes Association Golden Pond, KY | $1,440,482 | $1,581,696 |
Lee A & Mary Jane Rieth Foundation For Environmental Education Chicago, IL | $20,411,268 | $2,147,978 |
Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute Inc Paintsville, KY | $3,226,397 | $1,085,558 |
Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc Chesterton, IN | $2,357,277 | $1,368,993 |
Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund Springfield, IL | $1,811,666 | $1,213,425 |