Ned Smith Center For Nature And Art
- Assets
- $14.8m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Millersburg, PA
- Founding
- 07/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1735097
Organization Overview
Ned Smith Center For Nature And Art is located in Millersburg, PA. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Ned Smith Center For Nature And Art employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ned Smith Center For Nature And Art 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, Ned Smith Center For Nature And Art generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $885.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF NED SMITH BY MERGING THE ARTS AND NATURAL WORLD THROUGH EDUCATION, EXHIBITION AND EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATE AND ENGAGE ALL AGES THROUGH EXHIBITS, DEMONSTRATIONS, RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD. DELIVER YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. CREATE DYNAMIC PROGRAMS UTILIZING THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO COMMUNICATE HOW NATURE INSPIRES ART AND HOW ARTISTS REFLECT NATURE IN THEIR WORK. PROVIDE REGIONAL AUDIENCES WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCIENTISTS, ARTISTS, AUTHORS AND EDUCATORS. PRESERVE 500 ACRES OF WILDLIFE HABITAT FROM STREAM TO MOUNTAINTOP AND MAINTAIN A 12-MILE TRAIL SYSTEM TO ENCOURAGE ALL AGES TO TAKE PART IN HEALTHY OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EXPLORE NATURE.
PROVIDE EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN DISTRICTS ACROSS MULTIPLE PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES TO ENRICH CLASSROOM LEARNING. CONDUCT ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE PRESENTATIONS GIVING STUDENTS AUTHENTIC FIELD STUDY EXPERIENCES AND DIRECT ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE. PARTNER WITH TEACHERS TO ALIGN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WITH THE ACADEMIC STANDARDS AS SET FORTH BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THEIR CLASSROOM. CONNECT EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS WITH EXPERT PRESENTERS REPRESENTING MULTIPLE ACADEMIC DISCPLINES AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITIES.
BY APPLYING STATE-OF-THE-ART CELLULAR TELEMETRY TO CURRENT OWL RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES, THE CENTERS RESEARCH TEAM IS GAINING TREMENDOUS NEW INSIGHT INTO MIGRATION PATTERNS AND HOW SNOWY OWLS TRAVEL ALONG OR ACROSS THE MID-ATLANTIC, NORTHEASTERN U.S. AND CANADA. SIX SPECIALIZED RESEARCH STATIONS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE KITTATINNY RIDGE AND THE NEIGHBORING VALLEY ARE OPERATED BY RESEARCH BIOLOGY INTERNS RECRUITED FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. THE RESEARCH HAS SIGNFICANT VALUE AS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT EXPLODES IN THE CENTRAL APPALACHIANS. DATA GATHERED BY THE PROJECT IS HELPING TO DETERMINE IF SNOWY OWLS ARE AT PARTICULAR RISK FROM EXTENSIVE WIND DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John P Booth Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $97,451 |
J Bruce Walter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marylin Kauffman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James Nace Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brad Faber President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ed Black Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $51,852 |
| Fundraising events | $62,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $660,482 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,004 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $774,334 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $60,747 |
| Investment income | $57,989 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $374,788 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,287 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $11,957 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,292,102 |
| 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. | $123,842 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,007 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $211,694 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,204 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,090 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,266 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,136 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,273 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,094 |
| Travel | $5,466 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,703 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $210,444 |
| Insurance | $21,955 |
| All other expenses | $31,600 |
| Total functional expenses | $885,751 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,002 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $564,267 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $122,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,672 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $60,934 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,823,146 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,495 |
| Other assets | $9,244,186 |
| Total assets | $14,836,202 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,014 |
| 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 | $57,014 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,050,581 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,728,607 |
| 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 | $14,836,202 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Ned Smith Center For Nature And Art has recieved totaling $211,603.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harold N & Thelma Lenker Charitable Income Trust Pottsville, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $125,306 |
Alexander & Jane Boyd Ta Fdn Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $50,000 |
Anne M And Philip H Glatfeiter Iii Hershey, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $20,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $16,171 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $126 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,051,169 |
| Earnings | $285,695 |
| Admin Expense | $17,956 |
| Net Contributions | $5,005 |
| Other Expense | $79,432 |
| Ending Balance | $2,244,481 |
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