Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1962. 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, Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc employed 123 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kalamazoo Nature 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 08/2023, Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 08/2023. 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:
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TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT LEAD THEM TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - WE SERVE OVER 56,000 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGH AWARD WINNING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OVER 12,700 SQUARE FEET OF INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS, 14 MILES OF TRAILS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO SOME OF KALAMAZOO'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOTH ONE-TIME AND EXTENDED EXPERIENCES THAT INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AT NATURE'S WAY PRESCHOOL, ON- AND OFF-SITE SCHOOL K-12 PROGRAMS, CAMP EXPERIENCES FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CONSERVATION STUDIES AT HERONWOOD FIELD STATION, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-LEVEL INTERNSHIPS, TRAVEL EXPERIENCES "GEARED FOR ADULTSMORE.
RESEARCH ON COMMUNITY-RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - ENGAGES HUNDREDS OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST IN CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT DATA FOR MONITORING AND PROTECTING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. FOCUSES INCLUDE THE NATION'S LONGEST RUNNING BIRD BANDING PROGRAM, AVIAN SURVEYS, LEADING THE BUTTERFLY MONITORING NETWORK, MONARCH TAGGING, NEST BOX MONITORING AND AQUATIC SAMPLING.
STEWARDSHIP OF COOPER'S GLEN & OTHER NATURAL AREAS - OURCONSERVATION STAFF MANAGES AND PROTECTS 1,400 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE KALAMAZOO RIER WATERSHED INCLUDING FORESTS, PRAIRIES, ARBORETUM, PONDS, FEN AND WETLANDS. KNC'S ACREAGE ENCOMPASSES THE ENTIRE TROUT RUN STREAM WATERSHED THAT LEADS TO OVER 2 MILES OF FRONTAGE ALONG THE KALAMAZOO RIVER. IN ADDITION, KNC'S CONSERVATION TEAM IS CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE LAND MANAGEMENT FOR THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND EACH YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nathan Smallwood President And CEO | Officer | 38 | $115,157 |
Nancy Cobado Vice President, Finance | Officer | 40 | $71,535 |
James Justice Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Loftus Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Rypma Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Stark Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $140,162 |
Fundraising events | $3,208 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,303,930 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,932 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,447,300 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,388,720 |
Investment income | $374,761 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $125,210 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $490,914 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$200 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $17,958 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,847,238 |
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. | $196,601 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,490 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,328,390 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,124 |
Other employee benefits | $209,169 |
Payroll taxes | $216,143 |
Fees for services: Management | $306,452 |
Fees for services: Legal | $31,706 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,928 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,534 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,200 |
Office expenses | $311,015 |
Information technology | $160,127 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $281,008 |
Travel | $24,241 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $47,339 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $429,619 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $5,786 |
Total functional expenses | $4,669,382 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $622,729 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $694,088 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $32,539 |
Accounts receivable, net | $144,457 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $46,192 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,475 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,072,526 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,946,779 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $500,000 |
Total assets | $30,061,785 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $274,880 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $383,608 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $658,488 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,921,400 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,481,897 |
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 | $30,061,785 |