Nature Institute
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $739.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Godfrey, IL
- Founding
- 05/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 37-1091053
Organization Overview
Nature Institute is located in Godfrey, IL. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nature Institute 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, Nature Institute generated $739.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $699.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 4 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER DAY CAMPFOSTERS EDUCATION TO CHILDREN PRE-K THROUGH 6TH GRADE
PRAIRIE PRESERVATIONOVER 400 ACRES OF PROTECTED LAND
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Moan Executive Director | 40 | $81,935 | |
Meredith Elston Gernigin Vice President | 3 | $0 | |
Angela Laaker Director | 3 | $0 | |
Craig Dixon President | 3 | $0 | |
Scott Weiner Secretary | 3 | $0 | |
Jt File Director | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $631,665 |
| Interest on Savings | $1,276 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $106,989 |
| Total Revenue | $739,930 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $81,935 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $272,323 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $40,272 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $29,388 |
| Depreciation | $50,755 |
| Occupancy | $22,299 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $2,268 |
| Printing and publications | $1,473 |
| Other expenses | $182,458 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $689,191 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $699,191 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $502,407 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,463,252 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,965,659 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,187 |
| Total liabilities | $1,187 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Nature Institute has recieved totaling $22,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James And Aune Nelson Foundation Godfrey, IL PURPOSE: FROG TRAIL PAVING | $12,500 |
The Michael Foundation Inc Phoenixville, PA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE THE WALDORF METHOD OF EDUCATION. | $4,500 |
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Acquisition to connect TNI properties and buffer Olin Nature Preserve (15 acres) | $2,500 |
Virginia M Long Charitable Foundation Godfrey, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
Piasa Charitable Foundation Alton, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
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 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
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 |