The Clifton Institute Inc is located in Warrenton, VA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Clifton Institute Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clifton Institute 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 12/2022, Clifton Institute Inc generated $585.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $814.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.2% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE, TO STUDY THE ECOLOGY OF OUR REGION, AND TO RESTORE HABITAT, AND TO CONSERVE NATIVE BIODIVERSITY. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CARRYING OUT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, AND RESTORING HABITAT FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS. OUR 900-ACRE PROPERTY, UNDER PERMANENT PROTECTION WITH A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN CENTRAL FAUQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA, PROVIDES BEAUTIFUL AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION. WE TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT THE NATURAL HISTORY, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS. DURING 2022, 1,988 PRE-K-12 STUDENTS AND 1,434 ADULTS ATTENDED MORE THAN 170 EDUCATION PROGRAMS. FROM LEARNING HOW TO IDENTIFY LICHENS TO PRACTICING COLLECTING NATIVE SEEDS, EVERY PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT. THE UNIFYING THEMES ARE: ENJOYMENT OF NATURE; CURIOSITY ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD; AND TAKING CARE OF NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
RESTORATION. WE PROMOTE NATIVE SPECIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ARE DECLINING, AND RESTORE, AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, THE COMMUNITY OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS THAT LIVED HERE BEFORE EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT. DURING 2021, WE LAUNCHED A NATIVE SEED PILOT PROJECT AND HIRED A PROJECT COORDINATOR TO LEAD THE PROJECT, INCLUDING SEED COLLECTION, PLANT PROPAGATION, RECRUITMENT OF FARMERS, AND COORDINATION WITH PARTNERS. IN THE FALL, WE WORKED WITH VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS TO COLLECT SEEDS FROM OVER 100 SITES ACROSS VIRGINIA.
RESEARCH. WE DO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE BEST METHODS FOR CONSERVING DECLINING PLANTS AND ANIMALS, TO UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF OUR AND OTHERS RESTORATION WORK ON NATIVE BIODIVERSITY, TO LEARN ABOUT THE ECOLOGY OF THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA PIEDMONT, AND TO TEACH STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY HOW TO DO SCIENCE. IN 2022, WE CONTINUED OUR RESEARCH ON WHY AMERICAN KESTRELS ARE DECLINING. WE ALSO LAUNCHED A MULTI- YEAR, COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT FOCUSED ON BOX TURTLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Douglas Larson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert C Karch Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jocelyn L Alexander Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Anne Douglas Atherton Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Edward J Bernacki MD Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara Heller Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $62,244 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $517,594 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,648 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $579,838 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,060 |
Investment income | $65,838 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,202 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$106,432 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $585,506 |
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. | $110,897 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,883 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $313,198 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,652 |
Other employee benefits | $31,791 |
Payroll taxes | $31,901 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,737 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,199 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,202 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,283 |
Information technology | $15,718 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,874 |
Travel | $14,158 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $910 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,386 |
Insurance | $24,028 |
All other expenses | $16,757 |
Total functional expenses | $813,955 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $287,762 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,257 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $57,426 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,105 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $57,796 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,480,779 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,971,936 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $151,149 |
Total assets | $7,039,210 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,746 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,566 |
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 | $65,312 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,875,630 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,268 |
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 | $7,039,210 |
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The Clifton Institute Inc Warrenton, VA | $7,039,210 | $585,506 |
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Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group Inc Warrenton, NC | $304,241 | $107,980 |
Companion Parrots Re-Home Pineville, NC | $243,370 | $0 |
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Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary Inc Pink Hill, NC | $273,964 | $52,371 |
Sadies Parrot Sancutary The Plains, VA | $2,609 | $0 |
National Duckpin Youth Association Pasadena, MD | $45,779 | $0 |
World Seabird Union Bethesda, MD | $229,425 | $0 |
Northeast Tennessee Avian Rescue And Rehabilitation Gray, TN | $2,034 | $0 |