Rusk Ranch Nature Center
- Assets
- $893.8k
- Revenue
- $56.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cave Junction, OR
- Founding
- 08/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-3372120
Organization Overview
Rusk Ranch Nature Center is located in Cave Junction, OR. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (N31) the organization is classified as: Community Recreational Centers, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rusk Ranch 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 12/2021, Rusk Ranch Nature Center generated $56.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $58.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.5%) per year over the past 2 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE RUSK RANCH NATURE CENTER IS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY WITH ENRICHMENT JOBS HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC PARTICULARLY YOUNG PEOPLE TO APPRECIATE THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSTILL A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP TOWARD THE EARTH AND ITS INHABITANTS AND PRESERVE AND CONSERVE NATURE AND WILDLIFE. AT RUSK RANCH NATURE CENTER WE VALUE THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE AND NATURE'S ABILITY TO NURTURE CREATIVITY TO INSPIRE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND TO BUILD COMMUNITY BY SHOWING US OUR DEEP INTER-CONNECTEDNESS. WE VALUE THE LONG TERM WHOLENESS OF RECOGNIZING THAT PEOPLE AND NATURE ARE INSEPARABLE. WE STRIVE TO NURTURE WHOLE FAMILIES MULTI-AGE GROUPS AND CHILDREN. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE TO OFFER HANDS ON EXPERIENCES IN NATURE TO FAMILIES CHILDREN AND VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE OFFERED SUN SCHOOL A SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO HELP PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN IN OUR VALLEY. FOR 2020 WE DID THIS AS AN ONLINE PROGRAM DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. WE ALSO SPONSORED THE BUGS R US PROGRAM IN THE LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. ALSO WE OFFERED EARTHWORKS! A HANDS ON OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN TO TEACH GARDENING AND PERMACULTURE TO KIDS.
WE HOSTED YOUTH AND FAMILY WORK GROUPS TO HELP MAINTAIN THE NATURE CENTER AND BUILD NATURE EXHIBITS WHILE THEY EXPERIENCED "NATURE IMMERSION" AND LEARNED ABOUT NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE.
WE HOSTED VISITORS TO THE BUTTERFLY PAVILION FOR VIEWING NATIVE BUTTERFLIES AND HOSTED FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE NATURE DISCOVERY PLAYGROUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Gardiner Board President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Divonna Ratliff Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kaci Elder Childrens Services Coordinator | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Bonnie Medina Board Member | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Susan Taylor Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $250 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,741 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,991 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,008 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $55,999 |
| 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 | $3,423 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $3,600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $51,413 |
| Total functional expenses | $58,436 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,417 |
| 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 | $883,400 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $893,817 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $893,817 |
| 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 | $893,817 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rusk Ranch Nature Center has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring | $20,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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