Sarett Nature Center
- Assets
- $7.7m
- Revenue
- $624.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Founding
- 01/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-3058912
Organization Overview
Sarett Nature Center is located in Benton Harbor, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sarett Nature Center employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sarett 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 12/2023, Sarett Nature Center generated $624.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $885.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CLASSES - PROVIDED QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A TRAIL SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Beachy President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kari Bennett Vice Treasur | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Champagne Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mateo Chinchilla President El | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Dykstra Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Martin Goldrick Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,374 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $291,374 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $204,524 |
| Investment income | $105,793 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,865 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,410 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $623,966 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $42,000 |
| 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 | $458,323 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,653 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,172 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,448 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $99,171 |
| Travel | $4,016 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $36 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,586 |
| Insurance | $21,980 |
| All other expenses | $542 |
| Total functional expenses | $885,128 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $660,708 |
| 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 | $9,966 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,906 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,464,260 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,235,428 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $330,394 |
| Total assets | $7,715,662 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,076 |
| 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 | $24,042 |
| Total liabilities | $47,118 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,397,283 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $271,261 |
| 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 | $7,715,662 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sarett Nature Center has awarded $42,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN NATURE CONSERVAN PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $14,000 |
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $14,000 |
CAMP FRIEDENSWALD INC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $14,000 |