South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is located in South Padre Island, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (D32) the organization is classified as: Bird Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center 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, South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $985.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC EDUCATION - BIRDING & NATURE.TO PROVIDE VISITORS & CONTRIBUTORS VOLUNTEER & SELF GUIDED TOURS OF BIRDING & NATURE CENTER GROUNDS & LAGUNA MADRE WETLANDS BOARDWALKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED VISITORS WITH BIRDING & NATURE EDUCATION THROUGH THE MUSEUM & FILM VIEWING, VOLUNTEER & SELF GUIDED TOURS OF THE CENTER GROUNDS, THE LAGUNA MADRE WETLANDS, WILDLIFE & BIRD SPECIES VIA THE BOARDWALKS & BIRD & BUTTERFLY GARDENS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cristin Howard-Enholm Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,751 |
Richard J Franke Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Darla Lapeyre Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gary Tate Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marv Esterly President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Shephard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $115,531 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $115,531 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $787,993 |
| Investment income | $404 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,850 |
| 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 | $186,075 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,091,853 |
| 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. | $65,751 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $296,157 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,491 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $14,891 |
| Office expenses | $2,485 |
| Information technology | $21,822 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,000 |
| Travel | $4,140 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,904 |
| Interest | $4,286 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,864 |
| Insurance | $12,945 |
| All other expenses | $138,390 |
| Total functional expenses | $985,043 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $292,942 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $289,718 |
| 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 | $76,075 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,175 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,978 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $669,888 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,745 |
| 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 | $150,398 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $172,143 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $475,610 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,135 |
| 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 | $669,888 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center South Padre Island, TX | $669,888 | $1,091,853 |
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