Prairie Ecology Bus Center
- Assets
- $418.4k
- Revenue
- $213.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Lakefield, MN
- Founding
- 02/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 41-1675295
Organization Overview
Prairie Ecology Bus Center is located in Lakefield, MN. The organization was established in 1991. 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, Prairie Ecology Bus Center employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prairie Ecology Bus 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 12/2020, Prairie Ecology Bus Center generated $213.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $254.7k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PEBC IS AN ENVIROMENTAL LEARNING CENTER PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THORUGH SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN IOWA. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PEBC'S PROGRAMMING IS THROUGH THE USE OF THE ECOLOGY BUS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PEBC'S PROGRAM FOCUS IS REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL. PEBC'S MOST NOTABLE TEACHING TOOL IS THE ECOLOGY BUS, A CUSTOM DESIGNED, MOBILE LABORATORY AND CLASSROOM. THIS SPECIALIZED BUS TAKES YOUTH AND ADULTS TO NATURAL AREAS FOR LEARNING AND EXPLORING. BY BRINGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER TO THE PARTICIPANT, PEBC CAN LOCALIZE THEIR PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION AND HELP PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES THEY HAVE LOCALLY. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO PRESCHOOL AGE LEARNERS THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS. NATURALIST PROGRAMS FURTHER PEBC'S EDUCATIONAL REACH THROUGH NONBUS PROGRAMMING BROUGHT TO SCHOOLS FOR INDOOR ASSEMBLIES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES, LIBRARY PROGRAMS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, ADULT PROGRAMS/TOURS, TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES, COUNTY FAIR ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND MORE. THEY CURRENTLY HAVE 10,000+ PARTICIPATES.
AWARDED GRANTS THROUGH THE LAWFUL GAMBLING FUND TOTALING $111,770 TO VARIOUS MANKATO AREA GROUPS TO SUPPORT THEIR ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $53,045 |
Gordon Olson Gambling Manager | Officer | 10 | $16,497 |
Nancy Ackerman Bookkeeper/board Member | Officer | 1 | $8,562 |
Suzy Koster Treasurer Jan-Aug | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosemary Schultz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Livdahl Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,640 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $73,175 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $48,291 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $124,106 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $40,381 |
| Investment income | $1,295 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $250 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $44,588 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $213,115 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,844 |
| 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. | $58,990 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,630 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $118,982 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,791 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,925 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,605 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $405 |
| Office expenses | $6,548 |
| Information technology | $170 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,847 |
| Travel | $3,268 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $705 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,940 |
| Insurance | $6,185 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $254,653 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,715 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $246,397 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $90 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $372 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $132,217 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,968 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,671 |
| Total assets | $418,430 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,773 |
| 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 | $3,773 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $414,657 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $418,430 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Prairie Ecology Bus Center has awarded $86,370 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Mankato, MN PURPOSE: Help with travel cost for their competition | $21,970 |
Mankato, MN PURPOSE: Upkeep on displays and cost of programs | $13,000 |
Pemberton, MN PURPOSE: Assist with youth programs | $10,000 |
YOUNG WRITERS & ARTISTS CONFERENCE PURPOSE: To help cover the cost of the conference | $8,000 |
MSU PERFORMANCE SERIES PURPOSE: To help with the cost of their performances | $8,000 |
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Assist with student field trips | $7,300 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Prairie Ecology Bus Center has recieved totaling $27,061.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert & Helen Remick Charitable Foundation Lakefield, MN PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $27,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $61 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Voyageur Outward Bound School St Paul, MN | $9,562,125 | $8,704,047 |
Wilderness Inquiry Inc St Paul, MN | $5,540,005 | $9,209,787 |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation West St Paul, MN | $31,788,232 | $5,013,942 |
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN | $15,262,257 | $4,025,051 |
Lake Superior Center Duluth, MN | $2,211,388 | $3,675,136 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Sandstone, MN | $6,482,037 | $5,070,144 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc Lanesboro, MN | $6,318,004 | $2,449,962 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, MN | $2,703,587 | $2,707,647 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |