Darien Nature Center Inc
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $984.4k
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Darien, CT
- Founding
- 12/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 06-1051768
Organization Overview
Darien Nature Center Inc is located in Darien, CT. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Darien Nature Center Inc employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Darien Nature Center 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 12/2021, Darien Nature Center Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $983.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRE PASSION AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH NATURE EDUCATION, HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5: THE PROGRAM RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE AND SERVES APPROXIMATLEY 250 CHILDREN PER YEAR.
SEASONAL VACATION CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-11: VACATION PROGRAMS RUN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AS WELL AS JUNE THROUGH JULY. APPROXIMATLEY 700 CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM THESE CAMPS.
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AT THE NATURE CENTER, THE ORGANIZATION PPROVIDES ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT LOCAL NURSERY AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D-OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leila Wetmore Former Execu | 40 | $33,640 | |
John Alexander Domeyko Former Execu | 40 | $32,019 | |
Meaghan Hetherington Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenn Moller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alicia Sable President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tero Janne Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $22,725 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $293,783 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $316,508 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $841,112 |
| Investment income | $28,769 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $28,319 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,214,708 |
| 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 | $613,556 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,261 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,513 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,934 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15 |
| Office expenses | $7,689 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,544 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,382 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,058 |
| Insurance | $24,370 |
| All other expenses | $2,253 |
| Total functional expenses | $983,163 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $440,570 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,555,528 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $984,388 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,980,486 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,788 |
| 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 | $11,372 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,160 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,964,326 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,980,486 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Darien Nature Center Inc has recieved totaling $20,799.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Borman Family Foundation Oakland, ME PURPOSE: OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
Halvorsen Family Foundation Greenwich, CT PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES | $5,000 |
Meredith And Whitney George Family Foundation Inc Darien, CT PURPOSE: GEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Goodnow Fund Darien, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $49 |
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