Trout Lake Nature Center Inc

Organization Overview

Trout Lake Nature Center Inc is located in Eustis, FL. 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, Trout Lake Nature Center Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trout Lake Nature Center Inc 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, Trout Lake Nature Center Inc generated $337.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $157.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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

DEDICATED TO CONSERVING AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ITS IMPORTANCE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CENTER'S MISSION IS EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS, HOMESCHOOLERS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS WITH 4 ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CORRELATED TO FLORIDA SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND VARY BY GRADE LEVEL. IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS ARE ALSO PROVIDED PER GRADE LEVEL ON A CLASS BY CLASS BASIS. CONCEPTS SUCH AS FOOD WEBS, ADAPTATIONS, WATER QUALITY, VERTEBRATES AND INVERTEBRATES, CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIES, WEATHER, BIODIVERSITY AND MORE ARE TAUGHT THROUGH INTERACTIVE LESSONS. IN ADDITION TO TEACHING SCIENCE CONCEPTS, STUDENTS AND YOUTH MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS TO NATURE AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.


THE CENTER'S PROPERTY AND FACILITIES (NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, SCREENED IN PICNIC SHELTER, EDUCATION BUILDING, EDUCATION DOCK, BOARDWALK, FOOT BRIDGES AND TRAILS) ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND GUIDED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE EDUCATION BUILDING AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM CONTAIN MOUNTED SPECIMINS OF WILDLIFE NATIVE TO THE AREA. THE CENTER ALSO CURATES A 1,000-SPECIMEN BUTTERFLY AND INSECT COLLECTION. SINCE THE PANDEMIC BEGAN, THE CENTER HAS SEEN AN INCREASE IN VISITORS WALKING THE TRAILS AND COMMUNING WITH NATURE. SEVERAL OUTDOOR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS.


THE CENTER PROVIDES REGULAR PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS. SOME EXAMPLES ARE FLORIDA MUSHROOMS, WILD ORCHIDS, SUNDAY FUNDAYS ON TURTLES, REPTILES, WATER AND BEARS, NIGHT HIKES, FRIDAY NIGHT NATURALIST SERIES AND MORE. MANY CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS ALSO PROVIDE MONTHLY PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER RPOVIDES TWICE A WEEK YOGA SESSIONS AND MONTHLY NATURE SPROUTS PROGRAMS FOR 2 TO 5 YEAR OLDS. PARTICIPATION RANGES FROM 15 TO 100 AT THE EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Morris Pelham
Vice President
$0
Stanley Napier
President
$0
Joan Bryant
Secretary
$0
Bob Wexler
Director
$0
Joanne Hart-Rittenhouse
Director
$0
Dee Bender
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,320
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $164,121
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$168,603
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$335,044
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $304
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $551
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,820
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $337,719

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Trout Lake Nature Center Inc has recieved totaling $7,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Charles B Mclin And Mary M Mclin Foundation

Mount Dora, FL

PURPOSE: SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

$7,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$235,041
Earnings$23
Net Contributions$1,016
Ending Balance$236,080

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