Berks Nature

Organization Overview

Berks Nature is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Berks Nature employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks Nature 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, Berks Nature generated $7.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BERKS NATURE IS THE LEADING AGENT FOR CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN BERKS COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO PRESERVE FARMLANDS, OPEN SPACES, WOODED HIGHLANDS AND HISTORICAL AREAS AND STRUCTURES, AS WELL AS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.


ECO-ADVENTURE CAMP AND PRESCHOOL: THE CAMP HAS A DIVERSE MENU OF OFFERINGS TO REACH THE CHILD WHO ALREADY LOVES THE OUTDOORS AND THOSE WHO PREFER MORE TECHNOLOGICAL OR CREATIVE ACTIVITIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Snyder's Construction Co
Construction Contractor
$165,594
Highland Excavating
Construction Contractor
$109,462
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$21,274
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $249,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,569,593
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $170,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,839,967
Total Program Service Revenue$396,923
Investment income $29,470
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $744
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $731,580
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,619
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,041,970

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Berks Nature has recieved totaling $60,345.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Audubon Society Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,239
Weconservepa

Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE

$15,000
Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation

Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Henry Janssen Foundation

Wyomissing, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION

$10,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL

$8,000
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,091,067
Earnings$379,679
Admin Expense$25,725
Net Contributions$91,271
Other Expense$532,855
Ending Balance$3,003,437

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