Natures Educators is located in Florence, CO. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Natures Educators employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natures Educators 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 12/2023, Natures Educators generated $368.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $332.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ELEVATE THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE BY FOSTERING MEMORABLE CONNECTIONS THAT INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY TO BECOME MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, AND REHABILITATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023 WE GAVE OVER 1300 OUTREACH PROGRAMS/EVENTS/TOURS THROUGHOUT COLORADO AND VARIOUS OTHER STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO, WYOMING, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, AND PENNSYLVANIA. WE REACHED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE AND THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE HOPE THAT BY SEEING OUR AMBASSADORS UP CLOSE AND LEARNING THEIR PERSONAL STORIES, AUDIENCE MEMBERS WILL BE MORE INCLINED TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVE CONSERVATION EFFORTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE. OUR PROGRAMS AT THE ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE AND PARK CONNECT WITH THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. WE HOSTED MANY COLLEGE INTERNS OVER THE YEAR AND HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH OUR LOCAL FFA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO BRING INTERNS ON THROUGH THAT AS WELL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO EXPANDING EVEN MORE IN 2024!
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aletha Butler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlette Henager President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arianna Hope Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Haak Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Moffit Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $638 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $110,325 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $110,963 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $255,214 |
Investment income | $1,746 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $638 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $368,561 |
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. | $51,831 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,366 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $118,991 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $194 |
Payroll taxes | $15,951 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,588 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $970 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,823 |
Office expenses | $799 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,779 |
Travel | $23,703 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $12,645 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $332,464 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,508 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $174,066 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $955 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $107,248 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $309,777 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,725 |
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 | $5,725 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $304,052 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $309,777 |
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