Nectandra Institute
- Assets
- $643.0k
- Revenue
- $58.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Alameda, CA
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-4751630
Organization Overview
Nectandra Institute is located in Alameda, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nectandra Institute 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 12/2022, Nectandra Institute generated $58.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NECTANDRA INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF THE MONTANE CLOUD FORESTS OF COSTA RICA THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EFFORTS WERE DIRECTED PRIMARILY TO RURAL COMMUNITIES OF COSTA RICA'S UPPER BALSA RIVER WATERSHED. NECTANDRA INSTITUTE WORKED CLOSELY WITH A CONSORTIUM OF LOCAL COMMUNITY WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS ON EFFORTS AIMED AT IMPROVING PROTECTION FOR THE WATERSHED FORESTS AND WATER RESOURCES, INCLUDING CO-ORGANIZING AND SPONSORING AN ANNUAL "NEW CULTURE OF WATER" MONTH. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, NECTANDRA INSTITUTE AND OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS BUILD PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION THROUGH A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES. DURING THE YEAR, WE HOLD WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS CONSERVATION, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. OUTREACH EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDE ONLINE VIDEOS, IMAGES AND INFORMATION.
CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS: RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS CONTINUED ON LANDS TOTALLING 570 ACRES PURCHASED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH ECO-LOANS FROM NECTANDRA INSTITUTE. DURING 2022, WE CO-ORDINATED OVER 862 PERSON-HOURS OF RESTORATION AND MONITORING WORK, INCLUDING TREE PLANTING, MEASURING TREE GROWTH, MONITORING THE WATER VOLUME FLOWING FROM SPRINGS AND IN STREAMS, AND PHOTO DOCUMENTATION OF FOREST RESTORATION PROGRESS. CONSERVATION OF LANDS ACQUIRED THROUGH NECTANDRA INSTITUTE ECO-LOANS HAS IMPROVED THE PROTECTION OF THE SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER FOR CA. 16000 PEOPLE. ADDITIONAL CONSERVATION WORK CONTINUED ON 40 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY NECTANDRA INSTITUTE. WE INCREASED PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXCHANGE TOPICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THE INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE PASEO DE NUBES BIO-CORRIDOR, WHICH EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN THE BIOLOGICAL CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN JUAN CASTRO BLANCO NATIONAL PARK AND THE ALBERTO MANUEL BRENES BIOLOGICAL PRESERVE--A SPECIES AND ENDEMISM HOTSPOT, AND CONAFLU, A NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF WATER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS IN COSTA RICA.
WATERWAYS MONITORING & RESEARCH: WITH ASSISTANCE FROM VOLUNTEERS IN COSTA RICA AND ABROAD, WE CONTINUED MONITORING STREAM WATER QUALITY AT 24 DIFFERENT SAMPLING POINTS WITHIN THE UPPER BALSA RIVER WATERSHED. INVENTORY WORK CONTINUED ON THE FAUNA OF THE NECTANDRA CLOUD FOREST PRESERVE, WITH SPECIAL FOCUS THIS YEAR ON DIPTERANS WITH COLLABORATION OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERT ENTOMOLOGISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Arturo Jarquin Perera Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dougal Mccreath President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Roger Madrigal Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David A Lennette Vice-President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Evelyne T Lennette Secretary & Treasurer | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Luis Valente Villa Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $57,899 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,899 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $146 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $58,045 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $38,549 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,740 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $117 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,382 |
| Information technology | $1,553 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,400 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,584 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $851 |
| Insurance | $900 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $59,076 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,229 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $319,633 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $97 |
| 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 | $346 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $130,194 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $129,480 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $642,979 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $101 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $512,684 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $130,194 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $642,979 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Nectandra Institute has recieved totaling $24.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
Peer Organizations
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|---|---|---|
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Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |
Eco Center Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | $2,693,282 | $4,532,264 |
Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,412,081 | $4,156,268 |
The Kohala Center Inc Kamuela, HI | $7,587,760 | $3,707,725 |
The Trust For Hidden Villa Los Altos Hills, CA | $19,208,239 | $4,301,635 |
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Gilroy, CA | $2,934,586 | $1,389,274 |
Heal The Bay Santa Monica, CA | $5,288,059 | $4,236,592 |
Wildcare San Rafael, CA | $3,082,793 | $4,131,881 |
Western Environmental Law Center Eugene, OR | $4,952,217 | $3,795,370 |