River Bend Nature Center Inc
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $543.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Faribault, MN
- Founding
- 04/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 41-1343804
Organization Overview
River Bend Nature Center Inc is located in Faribault, MN. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, River Bend Nature Center Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. River Bend 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 12/2020, River Bend Nature Center Inc generated $543.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $379.6k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
HELP PEOPLE DISCOVER, ENJOY, UNDERSTAND & PRESERVE THE INCREDIBLE NATURAL WORLD THAT SURROUNDS US
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS DIRECTLY SERVED, ESTIMATED 9,500, ESTIMATED 20,000 VISITORS TO CENTER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Breanna Wheeler Executve Director | Officer | 40 | $64,432 |
Dustin Dienst President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick Mader Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tom Dematteo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Zeller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tom Spooner City Liasion | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $52,843 |
| Fundraising events | $34,209 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $112,149 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $189,504 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $388,705 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $80,012 |
| Investment income | $20,176 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $17,758 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,364 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,763 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $14,161 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $46 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $543,236 |
| 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. | $63,319 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,196 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $158,088 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,511 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,719 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,816 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,872 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $461 |
| Office expenses | $26,889 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,832 |
| Travel | $292 |
| 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 | $4,728 |
| Insurance | $11,830 |
| All other expenses | $477 |
| Total functional expenses | $379,627 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,986 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $260,905 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,540 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,460 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $956 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $89,976 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $844,038 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $18,120 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,376,981 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,971 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $29,305 |
| 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 | $39,276 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $504,096 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $833,609 |
| 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 | $1,376,981 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that River Bend Nature Center Inc has recieved totaling $33,405.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Putrah Foundation Inc Faribault, MN PURPOSE: DONATION | $15,000 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION / ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT | $10,168 |
Union Pacific Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION | $8,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $237 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $800,653 |
| Earnings | $63,661 |
| Net Contributions | $1,018 |
| Other Expense | $32,287 |
| Ending Balance | $833,045 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Voyageur Outward Bound School St Paul, MN | $9,562,125 | $8,704,047 |
Wilderness Inquiry Inc St Paul, MN | $5,540,005 | $9,209,787 |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation West St Paul, MN | $31,788,232 | $5,013,942 |
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN | $15,262,257 | $4,025,051 |
Lake Superior Center Duluth, MN | $2,211,388 | $3,675,136 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Sandstone, MN | $6,482,037 | $5,070,144 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc Lanesboro, MN | $6,318,004 | $2,449,962 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, MN | $2,703,587 | $2,707,647 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |