North Branch Nature Center Inc
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Montpelier, VT
- Founding
- 12/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 76-0830759
Organization Overview
North Branch Nature Center Inc is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, North Branch Nature Center Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Branch 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, North Branch Nature Center Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.3% per year over the past 9 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
CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: NBNC SERVES MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH 7+ EDUCATION PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDING FOREST PRESCHOOL; SUMMER NATURE CAMPS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS; A NATURE PLAYGROUP; ECO (EDUCATING CHILDREN OUTDOORS, A STANDARDS-BASED PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH 13 AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND A HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM); AND ECO EDUCATOR INSTITUTES (GRADUATE-LEVEL COURSES FOR TEACHERS). WE EMPHASIZE HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT AND FROM NATURE, FOSTERING A SENSE OF A PLACE AND STEWARDSHIP IN OUR LOCAL VERMONT COMMUNITIES, AND DEVELOPING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD.
OTHER PROGRAMS
NATURAL HISTORY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS: MORE THAN 3,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN OUR NATURAL HISTORY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. EACH YEAR WE OFFER A SUMMER FESTIVAL FOR ALL AGES; A NATURALIST JOURNEYS PRESENTATION SERIES; BIODIVERSITY UNIVERSITY CLASSES; A VERMONT MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM; AND NUMEROUS OTHER IN-PERSON AND ONLINE OFFERINGS. WE ALSO LEAD BIRDING AND NATURAL HISTORY TRIPS AROUND VERMONT AND BEYOND, INCLUDING INTERNATIONALLY. HANDS-ON COMMUNITY SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE AMPHIBIAN MONITORING, MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING, SAW-WHET OWL BANDING, MUSHROOM MAPPING, AND SONGBIRD COUNTS. OUR AMPHIBIAN MONITORING PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED TO COLLABORATE WITH VERMONT AGENCIES AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AROUND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND STATISTICAL MODELING OF AMPHIBIAN MOVEMENT. OUR VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANT DATA WHILE RESCUING THOUSANDS OF AMPHIBIANS AT ROAD CROSSINGS EACH SPRING.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND OUTREACH: EACH YEAR MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE ENJOY OUR 28-ACRE FLOODPLAIN LANDSCAPE AND USE OUR TRAILS, WHICH ARE FREE AND ALWAYS OPEN. OUR MULTI-USE TRAILS WHICH INCLUDE A UNIVERSAL ACCESS TRAIL MEETING ADA STANDARDS AND A NATURE CONNECTION TRAIL WITH INTERPRETIVE SIGNS FOSTERING ENGAGEMENT AND FEATURING ORIGINAL ART SERVE AS A HUB FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO MONTPELIERS TWO LARGEST CITY PARKS. OUR TRAILS AND PROPERTY ARE ENJOYED BY WALKERS, SKIERS, SNOWSHOERS, AND BIKERS ALIKE AND OFFER DIRECT ACCESS TO ONE OF THE AREAS BEST SWIMMING HOLES. WE ARE ALSO HOME TO A LONGSTANDING COMMUNITY GARDEN AND NEWER COMMUNITY ORCHARD. OUR BUILDING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5 DAYS/WEEK AND FEATURES SEVERAL AQUARIUMS HIGHLIGHTING THE NATURAL AQUATIC COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE WINOOSKI RIVER; A ROTATING NATURAL HISTORY DISPLAY; AN ART GALLERY FEATURING A ROTATING EXHIBIT OF NATURE-INSPIRED ART BY LOCAL ARTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Naomi Heindel Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $67,596 |
Chip Darmstadt Executive Director - Former | 15 | $25,040 | |
Jan Thouron Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Saudek Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Campbell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Klein Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $23,558 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $35,097 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $518,775 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $577,430 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $717,253 |
| Investment income | $6,193 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,067 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,331 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,367 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,315,243 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $33,000 |
| 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. | $67,596 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,959 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $740,677 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,610 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,177 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,766 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,239 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $147,522 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,625 |
| Office expenses | $16,081 |
| Information technology | $12,772 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,773 |
| Travel | $45,319 |
| 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 | $58,254 |
| Insurance | $14,976 |
| All other expenses | $29,334 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,405,691 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $501,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,705 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,920 |
| 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 | $42,648 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,158,689 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $82,247 |
| Total assets | $1,883,599 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,114 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $374,637 |
| 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 | $9,595 |
| Total liabilities | $442,346 |
| 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 | $1,441,253 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,883,599 |