Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Quechee, VT
- Founding
- 08/1973
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 03-0231665
Organization Overview
Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc is located in Quechee, VT. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc 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 03/2022, Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VINS MISSION IS TO MOTIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND AVIAN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION. VINS IS CREATING A NEW GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS EACH DAY. LOCATED IN VERMONT, THE ORGANIZATION COMBINES SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ALONG WITH WILD BIRD REHABILITATION FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE CENTER: HEADQUARTERED ON 47 ACRES OF FOREST, MEADOW, AND ROLLING HILLS IN QUECHEE, VT, OPEN YEAR ROUND AND LOCATED NEXT TO THE QUECHEE GORGE, VINS NATURE CENTER FEATURES 17 STATE-OF-THE-ART RAPTOR ENCLOSURES THAT HOUSE HAWKS, EAGLES, FALCONS, OWLS AND OTHER BIRDS OF PREY. IN ADDITION, THE SITE HAS A SONGBIRD AVIARY, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PAVILLIONS, SEVERAL NATURE TRAILS INCLUDING THE ADA COMPLIANT MCKNIGHT TRAIL, EXHIBITS INCLUDING DINOSAUR, FOREST AND CANOPY WALK, WILD BIRD REHABILITATION CENTER AND NATURE STORE. IN 2013, OLD PEPPER PLACE NATURE RESERVE, AN "OFF THE GRID", 327 ACRE, SELF-SUSTAINING, SEASONAL PROPERTY WAS BEQUEATHED TO VINS BY GOOD FRIENDS. LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, VT, THIS PROPERTY HAS HOSTED OUR OVERNIGHT CAMP AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
EDUCATION: THE YEAR WAS EXTRAORDINARY WITH A TOTAL REACH OF 83,700 VISITORS. THE TOTAL IS FROM OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, NATURE CAMP, AND FIELD TRIPS. OUR AUDIENCE INCLUDES ALL AGE GROUPS WHICH INCLUDE; SCHOOLCHILDREN, TEACHERS, FAMILIES, ADULTS AND VOLUNTEERS. VINS SCHOOL PROGRAMS, NATURE CAMP, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ADD MORE PARTICIPANTS TO OUR CURRICULUM EACH YEAR. RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVE OBSERVING THE NATURAL WORLD, THEN ENTERING OBSERVATIONS ONLINE FOR URGENTLY NEEDED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
WILD BIRD REHABILITATION: VINS HIGHLY TRAINED REHABILITATORS TREAT APPROXIMATELY OVER 1,000 INJURED AND ORPHANED BIRDS FROM THROUGHOUT VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE EACH YEAR. WE ALSO ANSWER WILDLIFE QUESTIONS AND CARE FOR THE MANY RESIDENT RAPTORS, SONGBIRDS, ARTHROPODS AND REPTILES! OUR NEWLY RENOVATED FACILITY WILL ACCOMMODATE OVER 60-80 SPECIES AT ONE TIME. WE ARE THE LARGEST REHABBER IN THE STATE OF VERMONT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Rattigan Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $104,483 |
David Tillinghast Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Lee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronald Paprocki Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Adams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Bouton Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Trumbull Nelson Construction Construction And Design | 3/30/20 | $358,166 |
Phoenix Experiential Designs Llc Construction And Design | 3/30/20 | $256,035 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $15,719 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $640,923 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $829,554 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $85,073 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,486,196 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,276,201 |
| Investment income | $92,870 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $18,786 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $170,336 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,652 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $164,990 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,207,925 |
| 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. | $89,612 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,326 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,136,440 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,561 |
| Payroll taxes | $90,660 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,052 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $65,081 |
| Advertising and promotion | $49,835 |
| Office expenses | $44,902 |
| Information technology | $30,592 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $186,951 |
| Travel | $13,883 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,166 |
| Interest | $58,923 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $247,558 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,344,856 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,987 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,027,675 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,632 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $43,352 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,702 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,132,752 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,727,499 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,024,599 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,815 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $109,689 |
| 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 | $152,203 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $148,520 |
| Total liabilities | $528,227 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,580,898 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $915,474 |
| 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 | $9,024,599 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vermont Institute Of Natural Science Inc has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Doctorbird Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,023,180 |
| Earnings | $9,691 |
| Net Contributions | $4,844 |
| Other Expense | $35,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,002,715 |
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