Death Valley Natural History
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Death Valley, CA
- Founding
- 03/1972
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- 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 09/2023, Death Valley Natural History employed 14 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 09/2023, Death Valley Natural History generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 8 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 20 individual grants totaling $4,932,551. 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
2023
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 PARKDEATH VALLEY NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION (DVNHA) CONTINUED TO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF DEATH VALLEY PROJECTS. AT SCOTTY'S CASTLE DVNHA FUNDED PROGRAMS TO RESTORED THE HISTORIC THEATER ORGAN AND CHIMES TOWER. WE CONTINUED OUR SUPPORT OF THE DEATH VALLEY EDUCATION PROGRAM GIVING 20 TRANSPORTATION GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR SCIENCE- ASED EDUCATION IN THE PARK. DVNHA SOLD 279,500 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS AND PROVIDED 9,824 VISITOR CONTACTED HOURS.
SUPPORT FOR ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEAT ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, WE SOLD 10,580 EDUCATIONAL ITEMS AND PROVIDED 2,187 VISITOR CONTACT HOURS. DUE TO FWS STAFFING ISSUES WE HAD TO PUT A NUMBER OF PROJECTS ON HOLD.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMINGOUR DEATH VALLEY INSTITUTE WAS ACTIVE EVEN WITH AREAS OF THE PARK CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. WE COMPLETED 9 PROGRAMS WITH 59 PARTICIPANTS FOR 330 EDUCATIONAL HOURS. WE ALSO HAD 6 BUS GROUPS AND A PRIVATE GROUP WITH 171 PARTICIPANTS AND 820 EDUCATIONAL HOURS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terry Feinberg Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dan O'brien Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Kopczynski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William Walton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Francis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimber Moore Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $67,677 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $257,306 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $184,278 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $509,261 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,409 |
| Investment income | $24 |
| 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 | $873,995 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,392,689 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $631,988 |
| 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. | $81,190 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,362 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $124,222 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,246 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,021 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,645 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,028 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,747 |
| Office expenses | $53,057 |
| Information technology | $11,383 |
| Royalties | $3,310 |
| Occupancy | $45,143 |
| Travel | $25,318 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,176 |
| Interest | $11,564 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,065 |
| Insurance | $38,023 |
| All other expenses | $31,228 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,340,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,704 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,716 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,497 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $221,477 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $363,050 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $257,306 |
| Total assets | $1,007,750 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $233,297 |
| 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 | $383,214 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $382,600 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $241,936 |
| 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 | $1,007,750 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Death Valley Natural History has awarded $603,661 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PURPOSE: Assist with staffing and support for various projects within Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. | $43,974 |
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEATH VALLEY PURPOSE: Assist with staffing and support for various projects within National Park Service Death Valley. | $559,687 |