Friends Of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $281.7k
- Employees
- 79
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 10/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 39-1231819
Organization Overview
Friends Of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc, operating under the name Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Schlitz Audubon 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 06/2021, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER CONSERVES OUR LAND'S DIVERSE HABITATS ON LAKE MICHIGAN AND PROVIDES MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. WE SERVED ABOUT 17,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR LIVE PROGRAMS RANGING FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SUMMER CAMPS, NATURE ART CLASSES, AND OUR MASTER NATURALIST COURSE. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, YOUNG CANCER SURVIVORS AND OLDER ADULTS WITH MEMORY CHALLENGES. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RAPTOR EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE MIDWEST, WITH 15 RESIDENT BIRDS OF PREY, MEMBERS OF OUR PERMANENT FAMILY WHO CANNOT BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD. OUR FEATHERED AMBASSADORS TOUCHED MORE THAN 32,000 PEOPLE LIVE AND VIRTUALLY DURING THE YEAR.
NATURE PRESCHOOL: THIS PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE GIVES EARLY LEARNERS (UP TO AGE SIX) ACCESS TO NATURE-BASED EXPERIENCES. OUR NATURE PRESCHOOL, FOUNDED IN 2003, IS ONE OF THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION. HOUSED IN THE CENTER'S GOLD LEED CERTIFIED BUILDING, OUR PRESCHOOL IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE, INCLUDING THOSE FROM THE MOST ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED AREAS OF MILWAUKEE.
LAND CONSERVATION: OUR 185 ACRES OF FOREST, WETLANDS, PRAIRIE, RAVINES, BLUFFS, AND SHORELINE ARE AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. THE LAND IS OUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. GUIDED BY OUR COMPREHENSIVE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN, OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A BIOLOGICALLY AND VISUALLY DIVERSE 21ST CENTURY LANDSCAPE ON THIS PROPERTY, WHICH IS AMONG THE MOST ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT TRACTS OF LAND IN GREATER MILWAUKEE. IN 2021, OUR CONSERVATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LAND STEWARDS PLANTED 715 TREES, 250 SHRUBS AND OVER 11,000 HERBACEOUS PLUGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THREE MAJOR CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. THE CENTER ALSO ADDED ABOUT 350 LINEAR FEET OF WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BOARDWALKS AND TRAILS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Helen Boomsma Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $130,746 |
Lisa Trost Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $75,592 |
Jane Bell VP Development | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shane Delsman President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Benjamin T Pavlik Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Schaub VP Governance | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $260,058 |
| Fundraising events | $146,108 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $682,648 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,163,816 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,252,630 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,010,913 |
| Investment income | $134,317 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$13,881 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $37,088 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$40,872 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $34,967 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,416,306 |
| 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. | $223,292 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,984 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,504,517 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $205,383 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,118 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,857 |
| Fees for services: Other | $152,240 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,264 |
| Office expenses | $119,204 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,923 |
| Travel | $18,839 |
| 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 | $95,591 |
| Insurance | $42,795 |
| All other expenses | $39,320 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,895,434 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,775 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $670,109 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $32,872 |
| 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 | $17,312 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $48,332 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $892,931 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,897,292 |
| Investments—other securities | $281,731 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $91,863 |
| Total assets | $7,013,217 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $344,050 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $388,133 |
| 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 | $72,395 |
| Total liabilities | $804,578 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,904,835 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $303,804 |
| 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 | $7,013,217 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Friends Of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc has recieved totaling $403,849.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $186,160 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $186,160 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $11,300 |
Pollybill Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
John C Bock Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION | $5,000 |
Brewers Community Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: General Support | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $7,255,598 |
| Earnings | -$1,950,531 |
| Admin Expense | $25,857 |
| Net Contributions | $38,750 |
| Other Expense | $223,560 |
| Ending Balance | $5,094,400 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc Bloomington, MN | $0 | $1,043,300 |
Conservation Corps St Paul, MN | $6,523,157 | $9,415,861 |
Frederik Meijer Gardens And Sculpture Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | $177,864,524 | $16,971,285 |
Urban Ecology Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | $30,669,733 | $20,421,235 |
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Des Moines, IA | $21,044,099 | $5,788,911 |
Friends Of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | $7,013,217 | $3,416,306 |
Olbrich Botanical Society Inc Madison, WI | $6,479,697 | $3,937,730 |
Friends Of The Boundary Waters Wilderness St Paul, MN | $3,530,531 | $2,513,314 |
Friends Of The Highwood Public Library Highwood, IL | $255,757 | $1,059,390 |
Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve Inc Fall Creek, WI | $3,431,658 | $1,142,698 |
Institute For Energy Innovation Lansing, MI | $441,276 | $1,031,335 |
A M Huntington Trust Fbo Brookgreen Gardens Pv 3584 Chicago, IL | $11,579,425 | $814,895 |