Irvine Natural Science Center Inc
- Assets
- $13.7m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $185.0k
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Owings Mills, MD
- Founding
- 12/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-1231286
Organization Overview
Irvine Natural Science Center Inc, operating under the name Irvine Nature Center, is located in Owings Mills, MD. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Irvine Nature Center employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Irvine Nature Center 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 06/2021, Irvine Nature Center generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE PRESCHOOL: THE MISSION OF THE NATURE PRESCHOOL AT IRVINE IS TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH NATURE-BASED INQUIRY, CREATIVE ARTS, AND OUTDOOR EXPLORATION IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A LASTING APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR "CLASSROOM" IS IRVINE'S ENTIRE 211-ACRE CAMPUS, INCLUDING FORESTS AND MEADOWS, A 60-ACRE RESTORATION OF STREAMS AND WETLANDS, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM, WOODLAND GARDEN, 8 MILES OF TRAILS, AND OTHER FEATURES. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD USING A CHILD-CENTERED EMERGENT CURRICULUM THAT FACILITATES THE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD. IRVINE ALSO OFFERS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 4-6 YEARS OF AGE AND FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS USING THE SAME NURTURING, NATURE-BASED APPROACH.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS: IRVINE OFFERS A VARIETY OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL AUDIENCES. ALL PROGRAMS ARE ALIGNED WITH BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND MSDE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS. FIELD TRIPS BRING STUDENTS TO IRVINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION THAT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF OUR 211-ACRE CAMPUS. ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SMALL-GROUP ACTIVITIES IN WHICH STUDENTS LEARN TO MAKE OBSERVATIONS, COLLECT DATA, COMPARE AND CLASSIFY DATA, AND DRAW CONCLUSIONS. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO IRVINE, OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTO THE CLASSROOM. IRVINE'S NATURALISTS TEACH CURRICULUM-ALIGNED LESSONS USING WORK STATIONS, SMALL GROUPS, AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS. ECO-EXPLORERS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, NATURE-BASED CRAFTS, AND ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AFTER THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS.
SUMMER NATURE CAMPS: SUMMER CAMPS AT IRVINE OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DISGUISED AS FUN! WE OFFER AGE-APPROPRIATE, WEEK-LONG CAMP SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FOR CHILDREN 2-12 YEARS OF AGE. YOUNGER CHILDREN MAY PARTICIPATE IN TRAIL WALKS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, PUPPET SHOWS, AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS, WHILE OLDER CHILDREN MAY GO ON OFFSITE EXCURSIONS, CAMP OUT UNDER THE STARS, PARTICIPATE IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS, OR EXPLORE NATURE-BASED ART, SCIENCE, FARMING, AND FORAGING. NO TWO SEASONS ARE ALIKE, WITH NEW THEMES, ACTIVITIES, AND ADVENTURES OFFERED EVERY YEAR. RECENT TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED SPLASH ZONE, NATURALLY CREATIVE, SUMMER SAFARI, TINY CHEFS, AND WAYS OF WILDLIFE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OR NATURALISTS, AND THE CAMP IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE SO PARENTS KNOW THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN GOOD HANDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
W Brooks Paternotte Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,793 |
Frances H Flanigan President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Clem Palevich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Anna L Smith Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nettie Washburn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Geoffrey L Adams Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $162,581 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $262,907 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,143,791 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $145,807 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,569,279 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $312,661 |
| Investment income | $113,084 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,380 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $167,376 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,036 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$890 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,497,681 |
| 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. | $123,814 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,144 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $837,314 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,295 |
| Other employee benefits | $54,198 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,072 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,324 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,067 |
| Office expenses | $9,518 |
| Information technology | $26,456 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,708 |
| Travel | $2,637 |
| 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 | $211,971 |
| Insurance | $58,162 |
| All other expenses | $118,892 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,823,255 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,792,334 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,150 |
| 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 | $12,600 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,391 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,913,585 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,740,355 |
| Investments—other securities | $184,977 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,314 |
| Total assets | $13,723,706 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,795 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $209,735 |
| 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 | $242 |
| Total liabilities | $259,772 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,725,060 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,738,874 |
| 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 | $13,723,706 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Irvine Natural Science Center Inc has recieved totaling $12,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Brown Family Foundation Inc Butler, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Lucky Heart Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: TO SEND CHILDREN TO THE IRVINE NATURE SUMMER CAMP | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,241,376 |
| Ending Balance | $4,241,376 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Global Environment & Technology Foundation Arlington, VA | $13,937,500 | $15,203,934 |
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $2,355,125 | $6,700,901 |
The National Environmental Education And Training Foundation Washington, DC | $2,339,365 | $4,620,230 |
Delaware Nature Society Inc Hockessin, DE | $53,862,296 | $7,157,698 |
International Conservation Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | $1,011,083 | $2,574,743 |
American Flood Coalition Inc Washington, DC | $5,202,884 | $5,634,204 |
The Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Philadelphia, PA | $10,822,315 | $3,090,919 |
Oglebay Institute Wheeling, WV | $22,985,672 | $2,941,395 |
Delaware Riverkeeper Network Bristol, PA | $2,263,203 | $2,510,887 |
Irvine Natural Science Center Inc Owings Mills, MD | $13,723,706 | $2,497,681 |
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance West Chester, PA | $11,691,192 | $1,396,140 |
The Cousteau Society Inc Chesapeake, VA | $12,935,320 | $4,188,264 |