Friends Of The Rio Grande Nature Center
- Assets
- $330.7k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- 01/1985
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 85-0326927
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Rio Grande Nature Center is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1985. 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 09/2023, Friends Of The Rio Grande Nature Center employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Rio Grande Nature Center 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 Rio Grande Nature Center generated $94.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $91.0k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASSIST THE RIO GRANDE NATURE CENTER STATE PARK IN ACHIEVING ITS OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE RIO GRANDE BOSQUE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF ITS VALUE AND UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OF 146 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 10,000 HOURS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION TO FOSTER HUMAN INTERACTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT ECOSYSTEM. VOLUNTEERS WITH EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN THIS ECOSYSTEM, SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES INCLUDING YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS MANAGE AND MAINTAIN THE NATURE SHOP, FRONT DESK, FRGNC OFFICE, TWO GARDENS, RESTORATION EFFORTS, BIRD AND NATURE WALKS, NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING, AND ALSO PARTICIPATE IN GREETING OVER 140,000 VISITORS PER YEAR.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OF 146 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 10,000 HOURS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION TO FOSTER HUMAN INTERACTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT ECOSYSTEM. VOLUNTEERS WITH EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN THIS ECOSYSTEM, SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES INCLUDING YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS MANAGE AND MAINTAIN THE NATURE SHOP, FRONT DESK, FRGNC OFFICE, TWO GARDENS, RESTORATION EFFORTS, BIRD AND NATURE WALKS, NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING, AND ALSO PARTICIPATE IN GREETING OVER 140,000 VISITORS PER YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Balassi President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lindsey Evans Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jo Fairbanks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Patti Plagge Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joan Escapule Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Marshall Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,413 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,952 |
| Membership dues | $20,738 |
| Investment income | $2,446 |
| Gain or Loss | $3,772 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $1,204 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $94,857 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $23,990 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $6,057 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $60,942 |
| Total expenses | $90,989 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $325,192 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $330,729 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $330,729 |