Friends Of The Great Plains Nature Center Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1999. 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 09/2023, Friends Of The Great Plains Nature Center Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Great Plains 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 09/2021, Friends Of The Great Plains Nature Center Inc generated $306.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $202.5k during the year ending 09/2021. 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
SUPPORT OF THE GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FRIENDS SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE GPNC BY FUNDING 3 NATURALIST POSITIONS AND PROVIDING PROGRAM MATERIAL. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 1,677 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WERE DELIVERED, 7,900 PERSONS CHECKED OUT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOM OR SITE VISITS, AND NEW MATERIALS WERE DESIGNED AND PROCURED TO ASSIST CLASSROOM TEACHERS IN NATURE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION. A TOTAL OF 58,911 INDIVIDUALS VISITED THE CENTER OR ATTENDED ONE OF OUR OFF-SITE PROGRAMS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WALK WITH WILDLIFE: VISITORS CAN SEE NATIVE GREAT PLAINS ANIMALS IN AN OPEN SETTING AMONG PLANTS OF THE PRAIRIE. THERE WERE 432 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS. KIDS CAN: A PROGRAM FOR SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY BY 5TH GRADE CLASSES. THERE WERE 527 PARTICIPANTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS. OUTDOOR KANSAS KIDS: A ONE-DAY EVENT FOR FAMILIES WITH 18 HANDS-ON STATIONS AND 204 PARTICIPANTS. VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING CONTENT ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIK TOK, AND OTHER PLATFORMS. ENGAGEMENT OF 5,900 PEOPLE AS A MONTHLY AVERAGE.
GIFT SHOP: WE PROVIDE PROGRAM-RELATED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AS WELL AS GIFT AND TOY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE GREAT PLAINS.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: 235 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 5,626 HOURS OF STAFFING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE. THEY ALSO ASSISTED WITH PRE-K PROGRAMMING, DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS AND EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, TRIAL MAINTENANCE, AND CARING FOR PROGRAM ANIMALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Leck Business Man | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $31,435 |
Andy Adams President-El | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lorrie Beck Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tanica Bradt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tonya Bronleewe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Cope Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $289,165 |
Investment income | $7,191 |
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 | $3,707 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $305,963 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $25 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,421 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $100,293 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,705 |
Payroll taxes | $10,496 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,922 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,002 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,133 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $1,931 |
Insurance | $5,208 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $202,495 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,631 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $112,724 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,793 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $19,305 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $261,758 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,876 |
Total assets | $443,627 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,948 |
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 | $13,320 |
Total liabilities | $18,268 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $425,359 |