Nature Institute is located in Godfrey, IL. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nature Institute 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 12/2023, Nature Institute generated $738.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $827.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 5 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER DAY CAMPFOSTERS EDUCATION TO CHILDREN PRE-K THROUGH 6TH GRADE
PRAIRIE PRESERVATIONOVER 400 ACRES OF PROTECTED LAND
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS (UP TO $2,500) TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Moan Executive Director | 40 | $89,826 | |
Craig Dixon President | 3 | $0 | |
Angela Laaker Director | 3 | $0 | |
Scott Weiner Director | 3 | $0 | |
Jt File Secretary | 3 | $0 | |
Rick Dyer Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $579,551 |
| Interest on Savings | $11,169 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $147,444 |
| Total Revenue | $738,164 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $89,826 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $363,138 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $76,725 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $37,765 |
| Depreciation | $58,323 |
| Occupancy | $32,382 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $1,784 |
| Printing and publications | $1,059 |
| Other expenses | $153,724 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $822,381 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $5,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $827,381 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $481,467 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,417,976 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,899,443 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,621 |
| Total liabilities | $3,621 |
Over the last fiscal year, Nature Institute has awarded $5,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $2,500 |
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $2,500 |