Critter Barn

Organization Overview

Critter Barn is located in Zeeland, MI. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Critter Barn employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Critter Barn 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, Critter Barn generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $593.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CRITTER BARN IS AN EDUCATIONAL FARM DEDICATED TO INSPIRING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES THROUGH THE MIRACLES IN NATURE FOUND AT THE FARM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR PROGRAMMING BUDGET IS 91% OF OUR TOTAL EXPENSES. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT AT THE FARM IN CLASSES FOR DIFFERENT AGE-LEVELS, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND SEASONAL PROGRAMMING. WE TRAIN OUR STUDENTS TO SHARE WHAT THEY KNOW WITH OUR VISITORS. CHILDREN AND YOUTH VOLUNTEER TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES. IN 2021, 160 CHILDREN ATTENDED CRITTER CAMP, WHICH IS A PREREQUISITE TO THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, CRITTER CREW, AND 400 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OTHER SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND CLASSES. IN 2021, 133 CHILDREN ATTENDED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND AN ESTIMATED 4,570 PEOPLE ATTENDED TRAVELING FARM EVENTS. OUR BARNYARD CREW PROGRAM SERVES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM HAD 10 CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PLUS 50 ADULTS VOLUNTEER WEEKLY IN 2021. OVER 120 ADULTS VOLUNTEERED THROUGH COURT DIRECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE IN 2021. THE CRITTER BARN HAS BEEN SERVING THE PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS.


OUR PROGRAMMING BUDGET IS 76 % OF OUR TOTAL EXPENSES. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT AT THE FARM IN CLASSES FOR DIFFERENT AGE-LEVELS, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND SEASONAL PROGRAMMING. WE TRAIN OUR STUDENTS TO SHARE WHAT THEY KNOW WITH OUR VISITORS. CHILDREN AND YOUTH VOLUNTEER TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES. IN 2021, 287 CHILDREN ATTENDED CRITTER CAMP, WHICH IS A PREREQUISITE TO THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, CRITTER CREW, AND 957 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OTHER SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND CLASSES. IN 2021, ONLY 264 CHILDREN ATTENDED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS (DUE TO COVID), AND AN ESTIMATED 77,397 PEOPLE ATTENDED TRAVELING FARM EVENTS. OUR BARNYARD CREW PROGRAM SERVES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM HAD 10 CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PLUS 35 ADULTS VOLUNTEER WEEKLY IN 2021. 200+ ADULTS VOLUNTEERED THROUGH COURT DIRECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE IN 2021. THE CRITTER BARN HAS BEEN SERVING THE PUBLIC SINCE 1990.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Rottschafer
Executive Di
$2,600
Brian Terborg
Director
$0
Brian Geerlings
President
$0
Chris Machiela
Vice Preside
$0
Phillip Preston
Director
$0
Carol Schoenborn
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$28,192
Related organizations$0
Government grants $115,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$949,288
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,092,680
Total Program Service Revenue$270,934
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 $8,910
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $44,428
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,416,952

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Critter Barn has recieved totaling $444,928.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Meijer Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$233,333
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc

Grand Haven, MI

PURPOSE: ANIMAL RELATED

$40,000
$27,000
Julie And Kirk Cousins Foundation

Holland, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$25,000
Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Short Hills, NJ

PURPOSE: FITNESS AND WELLNESS

$23,508
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$18,627
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