Hartley Nature Center is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Hartley Nature Center employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hartley Nature Center 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, Hartley Nature Center generated $930.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $898.9k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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
HARTLEY NATURE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION, PLAY, AND EXPLORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL: 127 STUDENTS SERVED; 50,875 CONTACT HOURS. PROVIDED 2,322 WORTH OF PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS.
PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC:- OFFERED 80 SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPS (3-5 DAYS IN LENGTH). NATURAL HISTORY AND OUTDOOR SKILLS WERE THE PRIMARY TOPICS WITH PARTICIPANTS AGES 4-12.- GAVE AWAY 2,689.59 IN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN QUALIFIED FOR THE FEDERAL FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM.- PROVIDED 40 WALK-IN NATURE NOOK PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND THEIR PRE-SCHOOLERS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. ATTENDANCE WAS 262 PARTICIPANTS.- PROVIDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING: EDUCATION, STEWARDSHIP AND EVENT ASSISTANTS. VOLUNTEER LIST CONSISTS OF OVER 56 INDIVIDUALS.- PROVIDED 564 SERVICE HOURS IN THE WAY OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVED IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF HARTLEY PARK, INCLUDING BUCKTHORN PULLS AND FROG POPULATION MONITORING PROJECTS.- PROVIDED 586 CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS.- PROVIDED 466 WINTER EQUIPMENT RENTALS.SCHOOL PROGRAMS (PRE-K THRU GRADE 12):- PROVIDED FIELD TRIPS AND SITE VISITS TO 3,871 STUDENTS.- PROVIDED 1,224.69 TOWARD STUDENT FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES AT HALF RATE PRICES VIA OUR SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND.- PROVIDED 50,875 CONTACT HOURS TO 127 CHILDREN VIA OUR HARTLEY NATURE PRESCHOOL DURING THE COURSE OF THE NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR. - SERVED GROUPS FROM SEVERAL AREA COMMUNITIES.- PROVIDED 100 FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES AND 17 SCHOOL SITE VISITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wendy Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Colleen Kelly Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcus Dresbach Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Ridenour Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Craig Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Fryberger Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,382 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $356,447 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $373,829 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $543,791 |
Investment income | $24,339 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,842 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,761 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $341 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $930,751 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,091 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,418 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $549,393 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,934 |
Other employee benefits | $207 |
Payroll taxes | $50,354 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,480 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,257 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,333 |
Advertising and promotion | $882 |
Office expenses | $65,663 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,387 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,678 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,770 |
Insurance | $25,811 |
All other expenses | $492 |
Total functional expenses | $898,878 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $343,107 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,011 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $110,290 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,692 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,309 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,634 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $541,051 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $973,362 |
Total assets | $2,030,456 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,022 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $128,504 |
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 | $2,397 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $204,923 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $843,987 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $981,546 |
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 | $2,030,456 |