The Nature Discovery Center Inc is located in Bellaire, TX. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (N30) the organization is classified as: Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Nature Discovery Center Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nature Discovery 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 09/2021, Nature Discovery Center Inc generated $835.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.3k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
THE MISSION OF NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER IS TO IGNITE LIFE-LONG CURIOUSITY, UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CITY PARK AND NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER IN BELLAIRE, TX, INCLUDING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITS, DISPLAYS AND NEWSLETTERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristen Buck Past President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Jayne Johnston Vice President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Alexi Poulos Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Spencer Curry President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Caroline Quenemoen Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Cin-Ty Lee Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $22,093 |
Fundraising events | $47,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $174,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $263,541 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $506,834 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $121,352 |
Investment income | $206,096 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,309 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $835,591 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $222,327 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,642 |
Payroll taxes | $17,008 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,610 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,184 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $113 |
Office expenses | $5,236 |
Information technology | $7,474 |
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 | $77,933 |
Insurance | $8,176 |
All other expenses | $46,607 |
Total functional expenses | $403,310 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $525,683 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,276 |
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 | $6,596 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $968,075 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,071,119 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,583,749 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,256 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,153 |
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 | -$1 |
Total liabilities | $13,408 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,560,455 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,886 |
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 | $2,583,749 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that The Nature Discovery Center Inc has recieved totaling $171,674.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Brown Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: THE ENCHANTED WOODS AND OPERATING SUPPORT | $120,000 |
John P Mcgovern Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $15,762 |
Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: HELP OTHERS | $10,000 |
Mcneill Charitable Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
A I And Manet Schepps Foundation Inc Bellaire, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | $207 |
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Bentonville Bella Vista Blazer Association Bentonville, AR | $77,364,842 | $17,570,755 |
Texas Trees Foundation Dallas, TX | $8,139,895 | $6,093,580 |
Datta Yoga Center Frisco, TX | $39,680,458 | $7,267,596 |
Fitlot Inc New Orleans, LA | $1,230,890 | $4,427,989 |
Road Runners Club Of America Metairie, LA | $439,853 | $1,644,210 |
Chancellors Family Center Houston, TX | $3,000,312 | $1,420,020 |
Sigma Performance Swimming Fort Worth, TX | $336,813 | $1,366,360 |
Fit Feat New Braunfels, TX | $1,605,303 | $1,468,066 |
Greater San Antonio After-School All Stars San Antonio, TX | $1,365,793 | $1,293,179 |
Crrc Of Canyon Lake Inc Canyon Lake, TX | $3,905,422 | $1,301,235 |
Kinetic Kids Inc San Antonio, TX | $978,066 | $1,408,485 |
Springdale Benevolent Foundation Springdale, AR | $2,342,056 | $947,504 |