Butterfly House & Aquarium Inc

Organization Overview

Butterfly House & Aquarium Inc is located in Sioux Falls, SD. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Butterfly House & Aquarium Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Butterfly House & Aquarium 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 06/2022, Butterfly House & Aquarium Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF THE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF SEA, SKY, AND LAND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE & AQUARIUM HAD 89,450 VISITORS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022. OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS ARE MINIMAL TO NONEXISTENT FOR MOST RESIDENTS IN THE LANDLOCKED, ALL-SEASON MIDWEST. A REPRIEVE FROM THE COLD, ENCOUNTERS WITH COLORFUL BUTTERFLIES AND FISH, AND THE TRANQUILITY OF THE EXHIBITS ESTABLISH OUR FACILITY AS A ONE-OF-A-KIND DESTINATION IN THE DAKOTAS. WITH OVER 800 TROPICAL BUTTERFLIES IN A YEAR ROUND 80-DEGREE OASIS, AND TWELVE SALTWATER AQUARIUMS, WE STRIVE TO LEAVE AN IMPACT ON EVERY GUEST THROUGH INTERACTIVE LEARNING AND HEALING EXPERIENCES WITH NATURE. 3,470 KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS ATTENDED WITH THEIR SCHOOL ON A FREE FIELD TRIP TO EXPLORE AND INTERACT WITH BUTTERFLIES AND MARINE LIFE. IN ADDITION, FREE ADMISSION IS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICE NONPROFIT PARTNERS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL AND RELAX YEAR ROUND SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES AND AQUARIUMS. THROUGHOUT THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, 88 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 5,566 HOURS OF THEIR TIME, AND 6 INTERNS GAINED REAL WORLD EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH 1,081 INTERNSHIP HOURS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Audrey Otto-Pepper
CEO
$71,608
Andrea Smith
Chair
$0
Laura Mitchell
Secretary
$0
David O'hara
Vice Chair
$0
Melissa Fossell
Treasurer
$0
Ben Dold
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Journey Construction
Construction
$925,472
Tsp Inc
Architectural
$257,242
Journey Construction
Construction
$925,472
Tsp Inc
Architectural
$257,242
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$5,721
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$818,060
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$823,781
Total Program Service Revenue$846,589
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,686
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$530
Net Income from Fundraising Events $21,566
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $163,418
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,856,510

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Butterfly House & Aquarium Inc has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,000
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