Fontenelle Forest
- Assets
- $19.4m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- Bellevue, NE
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-6026109
Organization Overview
Fontenelle Forest is located in Bellevue, NE. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fontenelle Forest employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fontenelle Forest 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, Fontenelle Forest generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 9 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
TO PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY THE QUIET WILD OF NATURE. WE WANT TO INSPIRE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - FONTENELLE FOREST'S EDUCATIONAL AND NATURE-RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. OVER 13,300 CHILDREN AND ADULTS TOOK PART IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN 2023 INCLUDING SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS. TRAVELING PROGRAMS BRING HANDS-ON, NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WHILE FIELD-TRIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE BOTH AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT ON-SITE AT FONTENELLE FOREST. SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE TIED INTO THE STATE'S NATURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS.
RAPTOR OUTREACH - THE FOREST'S RAPTOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM GENERATES PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR RAPTOR CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION, DISPLAYS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS UTILIZING LIVE (NON-RELEASABLE) RAPTORS AS AMBASSADORS FOR THEIR KIND. OVER 11,800 CHILDREN AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING IN 2023.
NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION - FONTENELLE FOREST IS ONE OF NEBRASKA'S OLDEST CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE NATURE CENTERS IN THE NATION. THE FOREST ENCOMPASSES OVER 2,100 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE, WETLANDS, AND NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SITES ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER IN TWO LOCATIONS. AS STEWARDS OF THE LAND, FONTENELLE IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF OUR LOCAL HABITATS PROVIDING VALUABLE GREEN SPACE FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. FONTENELLE IS ENGAGED IN RESTORING OAK WOODLAND PROPERTY, STUDYING AND TREATING INVASIVE PLANTS, ENHANCING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR BORDERS, AND CREATING PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO HIGHLIGHT THE BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINING A HEALTHY AND RESILIENT ECOSYSTEM.
NATURE CENTERS - FOR OVER A CENTURY, FONTENELLE FOREST HAS PROVIDED A PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND TO EXPERIENCE THE WILD OF NATURE. FONTENELLE FOREST STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE MEMBERS, VISITORS, AND GUESTS THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PROPERTIES. FONTENELLE FOREST NATURE CENTER IN BELLEVUE AND NEALE WOODS NATURE RESERVE IN OMAHA PROVIDE PLACES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO EXPLORE THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS, A MILE-LONG ACCESSIBLE BOARDWALK, AND 24 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Hardebeck President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brittni Redding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Griger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Bolt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Bragg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Ferguson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Je Dunn Construction Construction | 12/30/16 | $439,381 |
Nanonation Inc Digital Signage | 12/30/16 | $250,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $121,002 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $485,081 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,440,162 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $87,178 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,046,245 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $405,361 |
| Investment income | $309,482 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $103,511 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $106,332 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$24,097 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $57,654 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,010,364 |
| 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. | $200,164 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,355 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,225,674 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,770 |
| Other employee benefits | $76,909 |
| Payroll taxes | $103,415 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,838 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,933 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,066 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,940 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $69,013 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $66,905 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $564,714 |
| Insurance | $56,935 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,964,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,105 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,555,808 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $551,460 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $41,841 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $32,798 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $44,466 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,580,757 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,557,154 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,724 |
| Total assets | $19,424,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210,468 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $209,324 |
| 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 | $8,609 |
| Total liabilities | $428,401 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,098,754 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,896,958 |
| 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 | $19,424,113 |