Delaware Nature Society Inc
- Assets
- $51.1m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 174
- Location
- Hockessin, DE
- Founding
- 01/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-6018321
Organization Overview
Delaware Nature Society Inc is located in Hockessin, DE. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Delaware Nature Society Inc employed 174 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware Nature Society 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 12/2023, Delaware Nature Society Inc generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S ROLE AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER IS LARGELY ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE TO: RAISE AWARENESS, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL ACTION TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WATERSHED EDUCATION; CITIZEN SCIENCE; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; NATURAL HISTORY; CULTURAL HISTORY; AND, AGRICULTURE, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. WE REACH OVER 35,000 SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS AND 55,000-65,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS OFFERED AT OUR STATE-WIDE NATURE CENTERS, PRESERVES AND FARM.
PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. SINCE OUR INCEPTION, DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY HAS WORKED WITH LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES, PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS TO PROTECT OVER 120,000 ACRES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES OVER 500 ACRES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND DEED RESTRICTIONS. OUR CONSERVATION TEAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF DELAWARE'S NATURAL RECOURSES, HABITATS AND BIODIVERSITY. OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE THE PUBLIC WITH TOOLS TO TAKE ACTION ON PROTECTING AND PRESERVING IMPORTANT WATERSHEDS THROUGH EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP; TECHNICAL MONITORING; ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING CLEAN WATER; AS WELL AS GARDENING TO PROTECT CRITICAL HABITATS, CLEAN WATER, AND WILDLIFE THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT PROGRAM.
LAND AND BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES NEARLY 2,000 ACRES IN DELAWARE AND SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. LAND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES INCLUDE THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BIODIVERSITY, AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. SURVEYS AND MONITORING OF THE LANDS WE MANAGE INCLUDING FLORA, FAUNA, WILDLIFE HABITAT (INCLUDING BIRDS, AN INDICATOR SPECIES); AS WELL AS SOIL AND WATER QUALITY. RESTORATION OF MEADOWS, WOODLANDS, AND FORESTS IS A HIGH PRIORITY. ANNUAL LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH SITE AND PRESERVE WE OWN, OPERATE, OR MANAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicholle Taylor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Brinsfield Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Greenewalt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Peck Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Barbato President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Donnelly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tiaa-cref Retirement Plan | 12/30/16 | $224,933 |
M&t Bank Credit Card Lending | 12/30/16 | $189,605 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $500,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,941,347 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $124,293 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,441,347 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,407,550 |
| Investment income | $670,599 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,475 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $301,047 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $75,261 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,909,855 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,025 |
| 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. | $249,622 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,359 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,214,998 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,670 |
| Other employee benefits | $287,324 |
| Payroll taxes | $183,023 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,335 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $56,319 |
| Fees for services: Other | $206,152 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,063 |
| Office expenses | $85,733 |
| Information technology | $8,236 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $304,683 |
| Travel | $24,787 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $890 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $439,643 |
| Insurance | $124,666 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,878,923 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,387,330 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $979,630 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $248,952 |
| 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 | $52,169 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,206,905 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,250,532 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,975 |
| Total assets | $51,147,493 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $267,687 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,750 |
| 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 | $22,836 |
| Total liabilities | $309,273 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,539,570 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,298,650 |
| 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 | $51,147,493 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Delaware Nature Society Inc has awarded $71,450 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DELAWARE RESILIENCY HUB PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND | $17,250 |
CAPE SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSN PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND | $8,700 |
DELAWARE WILDLANDS PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND | $7,500 |
CITY LOVE AT BRANDYWINE CHURCH PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND | $5,500 |
GREEN BUILDING UNITED PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND | $7,500 |
SOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND | $25,000 |