Fernbank Inc

Organization Overview

Fernbank Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Fernbank Inc employed 189 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fernbank 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, Fernbank Inc generated $13.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IGNITE A PASSION FOR SCIENCE, NATURE AND HUMAN CULTURE THROUGH EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EXHIBITIONS AND GIANT SCREEN MOVIES SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION.


STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Grant-Warner
President & CEO
$325,000
Catherine Nowell
Evp & CFO
$217,002
Dana Harvey
VP & Cto
$137,217
Leslie Marlowe
VP & Chief Advancement Officer
$127,088
Justin Antoine
VP Of Finance & Security
$105,101
Mark S Berry
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
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Janitorial Services
$234,000
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Marketing Services
$193,955
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Marketing Services
$138,377
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Exhibition Designer
$132,500
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Marketing Services
$124,565
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,212,918
Fundraising events$665,129
Related organizations$0
Government grants $100,886
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,197,375
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $910,244
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,176,308
Total Program Service Revenue$4,123,685
Investment income $160,353
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $161,227
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$77,636
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,148,146
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,747,944

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$13,747,944
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