Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium
- Assets
- $10.7m
- Revenue
- $8.3m
- Investments
- $153.6k
- Employees
- 155
- Location
- Westminster, CO
- Founding
- 02/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1155029
Organization Overview
Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium, operating under the name Butterfly Pavilion, is located in Westminster, CO. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Butterfly Pavilion employed 155 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Butterfly Pavilion 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, Butterfly Pavilion generated $8.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.7% 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
TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF INVERTEBRATES BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THREATENED HABITATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INVERTEBRATE ZOO AND RESEARCH: WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE FIRST AND ONLY STAND-ALONE INVERTEBRATE ZOO ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA. AS AN AZA MEMBER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS IN THE AREAS OF CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, SCIENCE, AND RECREATION. WE WORK LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY TO STUDY AND PROTECT INVERTEBRATES, WHICH ARE THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN WHICH WE LIVE. AT BUTTERFLY PAVILION, WE EXCEL AT INVERTEBRATE CONSERVATION THAT BENEFITS THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE PLANET, PEOPLE, AND PROFIT (I.E., CREATING ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE WAYS FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT FROM INVERTEBRATES WHILE ELIMINATING DESTRUCTIVE AND ILLEGAL POACHING.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL SERVICES: FROM POLLINATOR-PROMOTING COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND BUILD, TO POLLINATOR DISTRICT CERTIFICATIONS, POLLINATOR HABITAT CERTIFICATIONS, BRAGWORTHY BACKYARD GARDENS, AND PRODUCTIVE HONEYBEE HIVE RENTALS, THESE PROGRAMS INCREASE VALUE, AESTHETICS, AND CREATE MORE BALANCE BETWEEN US AND THESE TINY GIANTS.
GUEST EXPERIENCE: BUTTERFLY PAVILION PLAYS A SPECIAL ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR REGION. SINCE BUTTERFLY PAVILION OPENED, WE HAVE WELCOMED NEARLY 5 MILLION VISITORS AND HELPED THEM CREATE MEMORABLE, FUN, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH INVERTEBRATES. EVERY YEAR, OVER 350,000 GUESTS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE INCREDIBLE DIVERSITY OF INVERTEBRATE LIFE AND GAIN AN APPRECIATION FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE CREATURES. LEARNERS OF ALL AGES ARE IMMERSED IN A TROPICAL CONSERVATORY WITH THOUSANDS OF BUTTERFLIES, HOLD A FRIENDLY TARANTULA, AND TOUCH MARINE INVERTEBRATES. THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, VISITORS DISCOVER HOW OUR LIVES ARE DEPENDENT ON INVERTEBRATES AND ARE INSPIRED TO DO THEIR PART IN PROTECTING THESE INVALUABLE ANIMALS.
EDUCATION: BUTTERFLY PAVILION TYPICALLY REACHES OVER 115,000 LIFELONG LEARNERS, INCLUDING OVER 60,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, OUTREACH, AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. BUTTERFLY PAVILION HAS BECOME A REGIONAL LEADER IN HANDS-ON SCIENCE AND ECOLOGY EDUCATION FOR PREK-12 LEARNERS. WE BRING SCHOOL CURRICULUM ALIVE THROUGH PLAY, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, AND IN-DEPTH SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATIONS. IN ADDITION, WE CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF CONSERVATION THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, FAMILY NATURE CLUBS, YOUTH DAY CAMPS, ADULT INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, AND VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROJECTS. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR INVERTEBRATES AND TO HELP DEVELOP A SOUND, SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR ROLE IN OUR ECOSYSTEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Tennyson President An | Officer | 45 | $172,420 |
William Finley CFO Thru Jun | Officer | 45 | $59,671 |
John Dobey CFO Thru Dec | Officer | 45 | $54,278 |
Mary Ann Colley COO | Officer | 45 | $133,656 |
Janet Mcfarland Burlile VP Of Donor | 45 | $146,653 | |
Russell Pecoraro VP Marketing | 45 | $120,937 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mytech Partners It | 12/30/22 | $167,162 |
Catapult Fundraising Inc Fundraising | 12/30/22 | $133,839 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $202,625 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,758,298 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,192,419 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $160,534 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,153,342 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,491,589 |
| Investment income | $120,120 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,011,112 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,274,972 |
| 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. | $457,465 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $318,232 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,559,543 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,907 |
| Other employee benefits | $279,244 |
| Payroll taxes | $346,445 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,423 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $182,920 |
| Fees for services: Other | $958,999 |
| Advertising and promotion | $287,908 |
| Office expenses | $57,157 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $114,049 |
| Travel | $173,807 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $30,013 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $20,614 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $383,312 |
| Insurance | $46,549 |
| All other expenses | $91,669 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,925,421 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,839,086 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,966,205 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,040,483 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $394,970 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $282,293 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $85,034 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,969,199 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $153,614 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,730,884 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $556,491 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $394,708 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $550,000 |
| 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 | $100,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,601,199 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,007,877 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,121,808 |
| 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 | $10,730,884 |