Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc
- Assets
- $33.7m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Founding
- 09/1962
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 38-1674780
Organization Overview
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 08/2021, Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc employed 72 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 08/2021, Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 08/2021. 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
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.
CLIENT-BASED HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS GOLF COURSES, CORPORATIONS, AND PROPERTY OWNERS IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE STEWARDSHIP OF LANDS UNDER THEIR CONTROL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Smallwood President & CEO | Officer | 38 | $114,861 |
Christina Adams Vice President, Finance | Officer | 40 | $33,749 |
Jennifer Ludwick Vice President, Finance | Officer | 40 | $30,264 |
James Justice Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Loftus Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Keele Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $151,662 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $400,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,396,727 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,310 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,948,389 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,043,538 |
| Investment income | $337,015 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $75,265 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$96,456 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,180 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,370,674 |
| 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. | $290,008 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,937 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,467,463 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,361 |
| Other employee benefits | $110,945 |
| Payroll taxes | $168,557 |
| Fees for services: Management | $248,871 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,714 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,657 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,575 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,272 |
| Office expenses | $243,033 |
| Information technology | $137,454 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $211,071 |
| Travel | $18,934 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,052 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $336,345 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $72,793 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,451,105 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,723,792 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $638,744 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $86,539 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $144,007 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $44,782 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,831 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,369,527 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $22,212,811 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500,000 |
| Total assets | $33,728,033 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $179,478 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $242,759 |
| 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 | $397,425 |
| Total liabilities | $819,662 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,818,832 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,089,539 |
| 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 | $33,728,033 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $7,359,966 |
| Earnings | $1,921,159 |
| Admin Expense | $7,755 |
| Grants | $367,435 |
| Ending Balance | $8,905,935 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Institute For Energy Economics And Financial Analysis Inc Lakewood, OH | $13,305,538 | $13,260,731 |
Cincinnati Nature Center Association Milford, OH | $46,378,150 | $9,446,687 |
Conservancy For Cuyahoga Valley National Park Peninsula, OH | $13,776,563 | $7,516,986 |
Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc Kalamazoo, MI | $33,728,033 | $3,370,674 |
Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc Clarksville, OH | $10,764,640 | $3,173,386 |
Chippewa Nature Center Inc Midland, MI | $40,016,871 | $3,706,610 |
Michigan Energy Options Fka Urban Options East Lansing, MI | $1,227,478 | $2,384,619 |
Ecology Center Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $2,635,770 | $1,909,276 |
Howell Nature Center Llc Howell, MI | $2,842,329 | $3,291,821 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Clean Fuels Ohio Columbus, OH | $1,270,989 | $2,189,876 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |