Birdsong Nature Center Inc is located in Thomasville, GA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Birdsong Nature Center Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birdsong Nature Center 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 12/2021, Birdsong Nature Center Inc generated $185.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $203.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ABOUT BIRDS, NATURE, AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. TO FOSTER AN AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE AND ITS INTERRELATIONSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ABOUT BIRDS, NATURE, AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. TO FOSTER AN AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE AND ITS INTERRELATIONSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathleen Brady Executive Direc | Trustee | 40 | $74,350 |
Joe Peresich President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Preston Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Margie Mcinnes Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mike Brezin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Antista Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $24,379 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,882 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $145,261 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,170 |
Investment income | $4,031 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $999 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,993 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $320 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $185,769 |
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. | $70,850 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,617 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,749 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,500 |
Payroll taxes | $8,945 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,595 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,959 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $16,550 |
Insurance | $21,368 |
All other expenses | $7,924 |
Total functional expenses | $203,269 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,427 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,426 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,195,246 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $272,137 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $1,549,237 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,201 |
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 | $7,201 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,542,036 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,549,237 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Birdsong Nature Center Inc has recieved totaling $13,555.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jasper And Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc Thomasville, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $8,000 |
George E Crouch Foundation Louisville, GA PURPOSE: TO HELP PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $5,000 |
Apple Lane Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55 |
Beg. Balance | $79,305 |
Earnings | $2,893 |
Admin Expense | $780 |
Ending Balance | $81,418 |
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