Hartley Nature Center
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 09/1987
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 36-3507636
Organization Overview
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 08/2021, Hartley Nature Center employed 43 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 08/2021, Hartley Nature Center generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.6% per year over the past 6 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
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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PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC:- OFFERED 84 SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPS (3-5 DAYS IN LENGTH). NATURAL HISTORY AND OUTDOOR SKILLS WERE THE PRIMARY TOPICS WITH PARTICIPANTS AGES 4-12.- GAVE AWAY $935 IN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN QUALIFIED FOR THE FEDERAL FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM.- PROVIDED 10 WALK-IN NATURE NOOK PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND THEIR PRE-SCHOOLERS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. ATTENDANCE WAS 83 PARTICIPANTS.- PROVIDED 9 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS OF UP TO 1,000 HOURS EACH. - PROVIDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING: EDUCATION, STEWARDSHIP AND EVENT ASSISTANTS. VOLUNTEER LIST CONSISTS OF OVER 71 INDIVIDUALS.- PROVIDED 357 MAN-HOURS IN THE WAY OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVED IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF HARTLEY PARK, INCLUDING BUCKTHORN PULLS AND FROG POPULATION MONITORING PROJECTS.- PROVIDED 2,267 CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS.- PROVIDED 216 WINTER EQUIPMENT RENTALS.SCHOOL PROGRAMS (PRE-K THRU GRADE 12):- PROVIDED $200 TOWARD STUDENT FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES TO OFFER FREE OF CHARGE EXPERIENCES VIA OUR SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND.- PROVIDED $368.54 WORTH OF FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR AREA SCHOOLS ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS. - PROVIDED 20,875 CONTACT HOURS TO 92 CHILDREN VIA OUR HARTLEY NATURE PRESCHOOL DURING THE COURSE OF THE NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR. - SERVED GROUPS FROM SEVERAL AREA COMMUNITIES.- PROVIDED 328 FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES.- SERVED 42 STUDENTS VIA SCHOOL SITE VISITS.
NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL: 92 STUDENTS SERVED; 20,875 CONTACT HOURS.PROVIDED $2,209.50 WORTH OF PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom O'rourke Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $61,937 |
Pat Collins Ex-Officio | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Ridenour Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Crystal Goldman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Bergen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Costley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $6,150 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $266,934 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,997,369 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,094 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,270,453 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $429,869 |
| Investment income | $8,026 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,052 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,635 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$526 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,707,647 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,197,947 |
| 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. | $65,578 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,116 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $295,361 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,540 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,501 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,736 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,313 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,248 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,152 |
| Office expenses | $11,415 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,138 |
| Travel | $60 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,867 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,212 |
| Insurance | $17,732 |
| All other expenses | $125 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,712,936 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,479 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $414 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $92,791 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,488 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,855 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $711,738 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,541,822 |
| Total assets | $2,703,587 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,990 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $99,025 |
| 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 | $233,250 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $383,265 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $743,210 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,577,112 |
| 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 | $2,703,587 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Hartley Nature Center has recieved totaling $107,435.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dr And Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Tr Venice, FL PURPOSE: CHARITY | $48,536 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $15,000 |
Minnesota Power Foundation Duluth, MN PURPOSE: STEP OUTSIDE: HARTLEY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $15,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Inc Duluth, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT; POETRY AND WILDFLOWER TRAIL; OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,169 |
Betty A Lewis Environmental Charitable Tr Appleton, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,628 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $139,003 |
| Earnings | $30,838 |
| Admin Expense | $1,133 |
| Net Contributions | $15,967 |
| Other Expense | $3,394 |
| Ending Balance | $181,281 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Voyageur Outward Bound School St Paul, MN | $9,562,125 | $8,704,047 |
Wilderness Inquiry Inc St Paul, MN | $5,540,005 | $9,209,787 |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation West St Paul, MN | $31,788,232 | $5,013,942 |
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN | $15,262,257 | $4,025,051 |
Lake Superior Center Duluth, MN | $2,211,388 | $3,675,136 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Sandstone, MN | $6,482,037 | $5,070,144 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc Lanesboro, MN | $6,318,004 | $2,449,962 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, MN | $2,703,587 | $2,707,647 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |