Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center

Organization Overview

Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reflection Riding Arboretum And 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 12/2021, Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.4% 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

REFLECTION RIDING RESTORES THE VITAL CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NATURE, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE OR THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS. WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN THE BENEFITS OF THE OUTDOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, CHATTANOOGA BECOMES STRONGER AND MORE CONNECTED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PUBLIC EDUCATIONWE CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT SPARK CURIOSITY ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD. EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCE OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMMING EITHER ON OUR CAMPUS OR IN THEIR CLASSROOMS THANKS TO OUR TRAVELING ANIMAL AMBASSADOR TEAM. OUR EDUCATORS FOCUS ON OUTREACH TO HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS AND DOZENS OF SCHOOLS ACROSS OUR REGION TO INTRODUCE NATURE-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES. REFLECTION RIDING OFFERS FOREST KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL ON OUR CAMPUS, INTEGRATING ACADEMICS WITH NATURALIST SKILLS AND OUTDOOR EXPLORATION. WE OFFER PROGRAMMING FOR THE PUBLIC - FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND GROUPS - ON TOPICS AS VARIED AS INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND MANAGEMENT, ENDANGERED ANIMALS, AND USING NATIVE PLANTS IN YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES.


WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONREFLECTION RIDING'S NATIVE WILDLIFE PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS CONNECT WITH THE ANIMALS AROUND THEM BY INSPIRING ACTION TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY. WE CARE FOR HABITUATED AND NON-RELEASABLE ANIMALS, ALLOWING THE PUBLIC TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIVE SPECIES AND HOW THEY CAN HELP PROTECT THEIR HABITAT. REFLECTION RIDING CARES FOR SEVERAL OF THE ROUGHLY 250 REMAINING CRITICALLY ENDANGERED AMERICAN RED WOLVES. WE ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE RED WOLF SPECIES SURVIVAL PLAN, COORDINATING WITH 41 OTHER PARTNER INSTITUTIONS AND THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS TO SAVE THESE ANIMALS FROM EXTINCTION. OUR EDUCATORS AND NATURALISTS OFFER HABITAT RESTORATION WORKSHOPS, TEACHING CITIZENS TO RESTORE BIODIVERSITY FROM THE GROUND UP THROUGH INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL AND NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION. WE ALSO OFFER INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS RAPTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN TO SAFELY HANDLE INJURED BIRDS IN CAPTIVITY.


LAND CONSERVATION/HABITAT RESTORATIONREFLECTION RIDING ENGAGES IN ACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF OUR OWN 317 ACRE CAMPUS TO SAFEGUARD POPULATIONS OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. WE ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE THE GREATER CHATTANOOGA REGION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND, PLANT AND HABITAT CONSERVATION EFFORTS. WE TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HABITAT RESTORATION, EVALUATING CURRENT CONDITIONS, TARGETING HARMFUL SPECIES FOR REMOVAL, EVALUATING THE SEED BANK AND REINTRODUCING NATIVE PLANTS FROM OUR NURSERY. WE OFFER AN NATIVE PLANT NURSERY TO THE PUBLIC. WE PARTNER WITH A NUMBER OF RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS ON BOTANICAL, HORTICULTURAL AND OTHER ACADEMIC RESEARCH ENDEAVORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Mcknight
President
$116,536
Stefanie Crowe
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Kirby Yost
Secretary
$0
Mark Vosskamp
Treasurer
$0
William Matthew Whitaker
Vice-Chair
$0
Santosh Sankar
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$107,331
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $33,035
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$385,802
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$526,168
Total Program Service Revenue$320,542
Investment income $106,115
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $64,877
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,124,659
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,142,380

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dolan Gardens Foundation

Signal Mountain, TN

PURPOSE: PROMOTE HORTICULTURE

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$53,120
Earnings$8,494
Admin Expense$522
Grants$1,966
Ending Balance$59,126

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