Seven Ponds Nature Center
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $348.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Dryden, MI
- Founding
- 05/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 38-2929924
Organization Overview
Seven Ponds Nature Center is located in Dryden, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Seven Ponds Nature Center employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seven Ponds 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 12/2020, Seven Ponds Nature Center generated $348.5k 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 (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $326.5k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE NATURE CENTER AS A SANCTUARY FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS, AS LIVING CLASSROOM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AS A PEACEFUL RETREAT FOR ITS VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHIC IN THE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF SEVEN PONDS AND ADJACENT LANDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daryl Bernard Exec Directo | Officer | 50 | $34,615 |
Paul Messing Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Buck President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Gossick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanna Pease Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Turner Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $44,858 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $136,495 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $136,817 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $318,170 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,634 |
| Investment income | $294 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,874 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,841 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $348,486 |
| 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. | $34,615 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,462 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $129,992 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,911 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,712 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,583 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,717 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,667 |
| Travel | $686 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,750 |
| Insurance | $12,685 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $326,493 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $310,916 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,597 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,073 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,491 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,823 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,061,159 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,456,059 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,060 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,590 |
| 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 | $50,295 |
| Total liabilities | $71,945 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,384,114 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,456,059 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Seven Ponds Nature Center has recieved totaling $36,714.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oneill Foundation Dryden, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,250 |
Four County Community Foundation Almont, MI PURPOSE: FIELD TRIPS & EXHIBITS | $8,502 |
Loprete Family Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $1,000 |
Santa Maria Charitable Foundation Grosse Pointe Wood, MI PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID | $1,000 |
Sidney Katzman & Robert Katzman Foundation Bingham Farms, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $462 |
Endowment Analysis
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 |