The Friends Of The Green Center, operating under the name The Green Center, is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Green Center employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Green 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 09/2023, Green Center generated $215.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $230.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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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THE GREEN CENTER IS AN ARTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, RESTORING NATIVE HABITATS, AND ENCOURAGING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION INSPIRED BY NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: THE GREEN CENTER SUPPORTS THE SCOUT BADGE PROGRAM, PROVIDED HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES FOR 2,200 STUDENTS IN K-8, WHILE SUPPORTING A VEGETABLE GARDEN PROGRAM FOR SIX LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDES VARIOUS SUMMER DAY CAMPS. THE GREEN CENTER ALSO INSTITUTED AN EARLY LEARNING CHILDHOOD NATURE PLAY AND STORY TELLING PROGRAM THAT SERVED 220 CHILDREN AGED THREE TO EIGHT. IN ADDITION TO THESE PROGRAMS THE GREEN CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES GEARED TOWARD ADULTS. THE GREEN CENTER HOSTS A QUARTERLY SPEAKER SERIES INVITING VARIOUS PROFESSIONALS TO DISCUSS HOW THEY CONNECT TO NATURE. THE EDUCATIONAL STAFF PROVIDES HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS IN ECOLOGY, INQUIRY BASED METHODOLOGIES AND ARTS INTEGRATION FOR LOCAL TEACHERS AND INFORMAL EDUCATORS.
OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACES: THE GREEN CENTER RESTORES AND MAINTAINS 30 ACRES OF NATIVE HARDWOOD FOREST, PRAIRIE AND WETLANDS.
ARTS: THE GREEN CENTER'S HEADQUARTERS SERVES AS A VENUE FOR ARTISTS WHOSE VISUAL, DRAMATIC AND LITERARY PRODUCTION EXPLORE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NATURE AND THE ARTS. IN 2019 THE GREEN CENTER HOSTED THE FALL FIRE FESTIVAL WHICH INCLUDED ARTIST EXHIBITIONS DRAWING OVER 200 ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peg Kaltenthaler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Calvin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Solodar Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tricia Niehoff Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Shippey Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Ankoor Shah Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $11,055 |
Membership dues | $19,355 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,120 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $131,370 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $114,993 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,900 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,189 |
Investment income | $24,239 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $215,328 |
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. | $155,650 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,740 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,705 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,272 |
Office expenses | $9,241 |
Information technology | $3,982 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,514 |
Travel | $3,675 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $781 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,612 |
Insurance | $4,871 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $230,803 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,871 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $375 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,107 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $212,054 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $496,407 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,579 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $4,579 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $373,921 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,907 |
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 | $496,407 |