Wichita Audubon Society is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1971. 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 06/2024, Wichita Audubon Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wichita Audubon Society 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 06/2024, Wichita Audubon Society generated $150.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $129.3k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NATURE EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION THROUGH MEETINGS, PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, NEWSLETTERS AND OPERATION OF A NATURE CENTER. OUR NATURALIST CONDUCTS PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WICHITA AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING NATURE EDUCATION, PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND ENCOURAGING APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. WE HAVE A 230 ACRE PRESERVE (CHAPLIN NATURE CENTER), NEAR ARKANSAS CITY, KS, WHICH IS STAFFED BY A FULL-TIME NATURALIST. THE TRAILS THROUGH THE WOODS AND PRAIRIES LEADING TO THE SANDBARS ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET YEAR ROUND. OUR VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN PARK CLEAN UP PROJECTS, CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY, EARTH DAY PROJECTS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF OUR CHAPTER AND ITS MISSION. VIRTUALLY, ALL INCOME AND EXPENSES ARE RELATED TO THIS ACHIEVEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patty Marlett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Stroot Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Evalyn Trumbo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Bruey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Coleman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rod Wedel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $918 |
Fundraising events | $3,027 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,085 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,030 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $117,107 |
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 | $150,435 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $42,266 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,549 |
Payroll taxes | $3,233 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,704 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,752 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,621 |
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 | $17,689 |
Insurance | $10,149 |
All other expenses | $3,775 |
Total functional expenses | $129,338 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,778 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,073 |
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 | $69 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $407,477 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,045,670 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,472,067 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,473 |
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 | $1,473 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $887,219 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $583,375 |
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 | $1,472,067 |