River Bend Nature Works
- Assets
- $7.9m
- Revenue
- $396.3k
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Wichita Falls, TX
- Founding
- 11/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 75-2596907
Organization Overview
River Bend Nature Works is located in Wichita Falls, TX. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, River Bend Nature Works employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. River Bend Nature Works 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 12/2021, River Bend Nature Works generated $396.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $743.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 7 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
ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WHILE LEARNING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INCLUDES PROGRAMS, CAMPS, FIELD TRIPS, CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES ENCOURAGING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENT WITH A FOCUS ON CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
ENCOMPASSES THE IDENTIFICATION, CULTIVATION, AND EXPANSION OF MEMBERSHIPS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION/PRESERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Martin Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $59,255 |
Carl Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Marc Cannedy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Allyson Flack Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Buckley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Crocker Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,424 |
| Fundraising events | $34,970 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $70,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $114,483 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $233,627 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $75,761 |
| Investment income | $26,172 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $37,924 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$770 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $21,210 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $396,324 |
| 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. | $59,256 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,963 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $209,721 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,960 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,992 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,355 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,273 |
| Office expenses | $17,783 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $218,332 |
| Insurance | $32,511 |
| All other expenses | $7,477 |
| Total functional expenses | $743,236 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $259,547 |
| 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 | $14,384 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,517,185 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,153,004 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,944,120 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,052 |
| 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 | $146,054 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $161,106 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,606,458 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,176,556 |
| 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 | $7,944,120 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that River Bend Nature Works has recieved totaling $116,019.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Wichita Falls, TX PURPOSE: Environmental/Education | $101,014 |
Howmet Aerospace Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: STEM ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,912,480 |
| Earnings | $324,131 |
| Admin Expense | $16,393 |
| Other Expense | $67,214 |
| Ending Balance | $2,153,004 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $6,255,041 | $1,571,121 |
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators Baton Rouge, LA | $2,911,746 | $1,135,122 |
Ecorise Youth Innovations Austin, TX | $1,233,454 | $1,352,630 |
Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc Houston, TX | $927,515 | $1,200,184 |
Port Aransas Preservation Fund Port Aransas, TX | $80,010 | $841,650 |
Pajarito Environmental Education Center Los Alamos, NM | $1,689,169 | $1,000,939 |
River Bend Nature Works Wichita Falls, TX | $7,944,120 | $396,324 |
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Round Mountain, TX | $1,550,594 | $679,832 |
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Dallas, TX | $2,565,290 | $839,412 |
Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program Albuquerque, NM | $337,714 | $636,401 |
Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc Fort Worth, TX | $478,506 | $202,425 |
Blackwood Educational Land Institute Houston, TX | $264,843 | $524,304 |