Dunwoody Nature Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 56
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 05/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 58-2009823
Organization Overview
Dunwoody Nature Center Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1993. 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, Dunwoody Nature Center Inc employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dunwoody 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 12/2023, Dunwoody Nature Center Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER INSPIRES THE LOVE OF NATURE AND CULTIVATES ENVIRONMENTAL UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - AT THE DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER, WE FEATURE 22 ACRES AND FOUR DISTINCT HABITATS THAT ALLOW CHILDREN TO EXPLORE NATURE IN A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. BY COMBINING PLAY AND LEARNING, CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO GROW AND DEVELOP AT THEIR OWN PACE AND BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THEY ARE A PART OF THE NATURAL WORLD. IN 2023, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH OUR POPULAR NATURE CAMPS.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - IN ADDITION TO OUR WELL REGARDED CHILDRENS AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING, WE DEVELOPED MORE INNOVATIVE ADULT PROGRAMMING DURING 2023 INCLUDING HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, BEEKEEPING, BOOK CLUBS AND CLASSES FOCUSED ON THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR FACILITY RENTAL PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR INCOME. ADULT & COMMUNITY PROGRAMSWE OFFER AN EXPANDING PROGRAM OF CLASSES AND NATURE-BASED GATHERINGS WHICH SEEK TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATION, ENJOYMENT AND WELLBEING OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. THESE INCLUDE BEEKEEPING, GARDENING, PLEIN AIR PAINTING, FITNESS AND MORE. BIRTHDAY PARTIESVIA VARIOUS NATURE THEMES, CHILDREN PLAY GAMES AND HIKE THE TRAILS OF THE NATURE CENTER. CHILDRENS PROGRAMSWE SEEK TO DEVELOP CITIZEN-SCIENTISTS THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS BACKYARD SCIENTISTS (FOR HOME SCHOOLED CHILDREN) AND, FOR OUR VERY YOUNGEST CONSTITUENTS, MOMMY & ME CLASSES. HEALTH & WELLNESS WE OFFER YOGA, TAI CHI, SOUND BATHS, FOREST BATHING, BIRD WALKS, CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING AND MORE THROUGHOUT OUR 22 ACRES WHICH INCLUDES AN OLD GROWTH FOREST.
FESTIVALS - OVER THE COURSE OF TWO DAYS WE HOSTED THE BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE WITH OVER 3,000 PARTICIPATING. TIMED TICKETS WERE SOLD WHICH ENABLED VISITORS TO ENTER ONE OF THREE BUTTERFLY TENTS AND ENJOY A UNIQUE ENCOUNTER WITH THESE LOVELY CREATURES. ALSO INCLUDED WERE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES, CONCESSIONS AND LIVE MUSIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nancy A Longacre Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $105,750 |
Rustom Maneksha President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joannie Dwoskin 1st Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Markley 2nd Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Wittenstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathleen Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $110,441 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $320,249 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,026 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $529,716 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $697,319 |
| Investment income | $46,824 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $97,735 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,371,594 |
| 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. | $100,473 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,217 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $514,259 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,836 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,769 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,270 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,141 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,105 |
| Office expenses | $38,166 |
| Information technology | $9,712 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,923 |
| Travel | $440 |
| 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 | $53,403 |
| Insurance | $12,345 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,121,185 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $566,678 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $852,920 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $31,250 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,800 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,424 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,005,544 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,099 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $172,978 |
| Total assets | $2,639,693 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,194 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $40,857 |
| 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 | $131,051 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,204,933 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $303,709 |
| 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 | $2,639,693 |