Trout Lake Nature Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $383.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Eustis, FL
- Founding
- 06/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 59-3039878
Organization Overview
Trout Lake Nature Center Inc is located in Eustis, FL. The organization was established in 1991. 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, Trout Lake Nature Center Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trout Lake 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, Trout Lake Nature Center Inc generated $383.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $215.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 8 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
DEDICATED TO CONSERVING AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ITS IMPORTANCE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATION ABOUT ITS IMPORTANCE. PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS, HOMESCHOOLERS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CORRELATED TO FLORIDA'S SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND VARY BY GRADE LEVEL. IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED PER GRADE LEVEL ON A CLASS BY CLASS BASIS. CONCEPTS SUCH AS FOOD WEBS, ADAPTATIONS, WATER QUALITY, VERTEBRATES AND INVERTEBRATES, CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIES, WEATHER, BIODIVERSITY AND MORE ARE TAUGHT THROUGH INTERACTIVE LESSONS. IN ADDITION TO TEACHING SCIENCE CONCEPTS, STUDENTS AND YOUTH MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS TO NATURE AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.
THE CENTER PROVIDES REGULAR PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS. SOME EXAMPLES ARE SUNDAY FUNDAYS ON TURTLES, REPTILES, WATER AND BEARS, NIGHT HIKES, FRIDAY NIGHT NATURALIST SERIES, MONTHLY PACK WALKS, AND A JUNIOR MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM ALONG WITH WATER COLOR PAINTING CLASSES AND OTHERS INSPIRED BY NATURE PROGRAMMING. OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS ALSO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER PROVIDES TWICE A WEEK YOGA SESSIONS AND MONTHLY NATURE SPROUTS PROGRAMS FOR 2 TO 5 YEAR OLDS. PARTICIPATION RANGES FROM 15 TO 100 AT THE EVENTS.
THE CENTER'S PROPERTY AND FACILITIES (NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, SCREENED IN PICNIC SHELTER, EDUCATION BUILDING, EDUCATION DOCK, BOARDWALK, FOOT BRIDGES AND TRAILS) ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND GUIDED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE EDUCATION BUILDING AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM CONTAIN MOUNTED SPECIMENS OF WILDLIFE NATIVE TO THE AREA. THE CENTER ALSO CURATES A 1,200-SPECIMEN BUTTERFLY AND INSECT COLLECTION. CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ADULTS AND DOG WALKERS TRAVEL OUR TRAILS, USE OUR PICNIC AREAS AND ENJOY NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS. A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED USING OUTDOOR TEACHING AREAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stanley Napier Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Gregg Collier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Walt Leesch Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Joanne Hart-Rittenhouse Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dee Bender Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Christine Higgins Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,620 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $119,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,944 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $257,314 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $34,242 |
| Investment income | $63,805 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,013 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,550 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $25,214 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $383,138 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $121,519 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,225 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,315 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $766 |
| Advertising and promotion | $137 |
| Office expenses | $2,111 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,833 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $78 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,802 |
| Insurance | $7,896 |
| All other expenses | $6,267 |
| Total functional expenses | $215,404 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,978 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,374,597 |
| 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 | $615 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $661,712 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,078,902 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $9,156 |
| Total liabilities | $9,156 |
| 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 | $2,069,746 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,078,902 |