Friends Of The Hormel Nature Center is located in Austin, MN. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Friends Of The Hormel 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 12/2022, Friends Of The Hormel Nature Center generated $310.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $417.8k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE AND ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE ENJOYMENT OF NATURE AT THE JAY C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO NATURE AND NATURE APPRECIATION
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Ruzek President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Meiergerd VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhonda Alberts Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Merrilyn Berg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jon Burkhart Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Petrik Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $12,865 |
| Fundraising events | $6,267 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $134,682 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $119,801 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,615 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $210 |
| Investment income | $30,405 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,232 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,170 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $310,632 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $1,943 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,957 |
| Office expenses | $7,146 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $622 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $475 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $417,827 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,241 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,761 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $841,605 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,941 |
| Total assets | $965,548 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $428,851 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $536,697 |
| 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 | $965,548 |