Death Valley Natural History
- Assets
- $828.6k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Death Valley, CA
- Founding
- 03/1972
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 95-2083126
Organization Overview
Death Valley Natural History is located in Death Valley, CA. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Death Valley Natural History employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Death Valley Natural History 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 09/2022, Death Valley Natural History generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2016, Death Valley Natural History has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $4,083,796. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVING & INTERPRETING THE NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE REGION WITH GOVERNMENT PARTNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARKDVNHA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT RECOVERY AND RESTORATION WORK AT SCOTTY'S CASTLE. SUPPORT FOR THE PARK'S DARK SKY FESTIVAL. DVNHA PARTNERED WITH NPS FOR REPAIRS TO PARK EXHIBITS, SHADE STRUCTURES, AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO TO THE PARK. DVNHA ALSO FUNDED A LIVING HISTORY AND EXHIBIT PROJECT CALLED "WOMEN OF CHANGE". DVNHA SOLD 240,924 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS AND PROVIDED 8,469 VISITOR CONTACT HOURS IN DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK.
SUPPORT FOR ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEDVNHA SOLD 7,004 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS PROVIDED 1,856 VISITOR CONTACT HOURS. WE ALSO SUPPORT JR. REFUGE RANGER DAY AND 416 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR A BIOLOGIST AT ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMINGDVNHA'S DEATH VALLEY R.O.C.K.S. KID'S EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED 22 TRANSPORTATION GRANTS FOR 563 STUDENTS (MOST FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS) FOR 4,504 HOUR OF EDUCATION IN DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK AND 1,084 EDUCATIONAL HOURS IN VIRTUAL CLASS VISITS. THE DEATH VALLEY INSTITUTE PROVIDED 10 IN PARK EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND 2 ONLINE PROGRAMS. WE HAD 183 PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDED 1,202 EDUCATION HOURS ON A NUMBER OF TOPICS INCLUDING DESERT HIKING, DESERT ECOLOGY, WILDFLOWERS, GEOLOGY, PIONEER HISTORY, AND SOUTHWESTERN LITERATURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Blacker Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $67,443 |
John Kopczynski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Margie Reynolds Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan O'brien Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Terry Feinberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimber Moore Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $38,463 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $179,727 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $218,190 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,484 |
| Investment income | $4 |
| 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 | $808,072 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,043,750 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $358,431 |
| 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. | $80,841 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,443 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $112,814 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,197 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,795 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,889 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,158 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,094 |
| Office expenses | $65,431 |
| Information technology | $20,225 |
| Royalties | $3,220 |
| Occupancy | $42,682 |
| Travel | $14,495 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $559 |
| Interest | $22 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,705 |
| Insurance | $40,707 |
| All other expenses | $45,393 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,007,421 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $149,468 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,990 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $634 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $251,438 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $420,115 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $828,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,507 |
| 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 | $149,917 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $197,424 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $351,461 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $279,760 |
| 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 | $828,645 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Death Valley Natural History has awarded $358,431 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK PURPOSE: Assist with staffing and support for various projects within Death Valley National Park | $325,642 |
ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PURPOSE: Assist with staffing and support for various projects within Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. | $32,789 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Death Valley Natural History has recieved totaling $15,991.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT REPLACING SHADE CANOPIES AT FURNACE CREEK COURTYARD | $9,700 |
Elisha-Bolton Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: ASH MEADOWS WILDLIFE FUND | $5,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $291 |
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Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
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