Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge 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 09/2023, Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc generated $344.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $724.9k during the year ending 09/2023. 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
TO PRESEVE, PROTECT, AND CONSERVE IN PERPETUITY THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FRIENDS OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER MAKES A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE(FWNC&R) BY ASSISTING WITH PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OUTCOMES BENEFITING BISON CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION INCLUDING ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXPANDING BISON VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linda Christie President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Mckone Past-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kristy Odom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William O Rodgers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
George Bristol Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Ellen Browning Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $91,086 |
Fundraising events | $168,330 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,172 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $358,588 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $965 |
Investment income | $6,147 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$423 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,253 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $344,024 |
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 | $119,240 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,122 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,567 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $37,934 |
Office expenses | $6,002 |
Information technology | $11,659 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,490 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,654 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3,576 |
Total functional expenses | $724,945 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $314,499 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $18,422 |
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 | $2,528 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $15,527 |
Total assets | $350,976 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,710 |
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 | $4,024 |
Total liabilities | $10,734 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,109 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,133 |
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 | $350,976 |