Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is located in Weslaco, TX. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Rio Grande Valley 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 09/2023, Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center generated $278.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $284.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VALLEY NATURE CENTER IS AN INTERPRETIVE NATURE TRAIL THROUGH A SIX ACRE PARK THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SIX DAYS A WEEK. THE VNC CONDUCTS PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE ADULTS AND CHILDREN ABOUT NATURE AND PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ENVIORNMENTALLY BENEFICIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE VALLEY NATURE CENTER CONDUCTS PROGRAMS AND CLASSES YEAR ROUND EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY IN SOUTH TEXAS. ADDITIONALLY, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND INFORMATIVE WEBSITE ARE MAINTAINED ALONG WITH PERIODIC SPECIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CENTER
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Araceli Everett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josephine Ledesma Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Enriqueta Caballero Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruben Villanueva Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Donalson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andres Garcia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,523 |
| Fundraising events | $77,054 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $116,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $206,577 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,006 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,333 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $278,916 |
| 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 | $176,794 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,812 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,819 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,883 |
| Insurance | $6,891 |
| All other expenses | $73,552 |
| Total functional expenses | $284,751 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $114,887 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,000 |
| 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 | $12,284 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,110 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,000 |
| Total assets | $193,281 |
| 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 | $100,452 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $100,452 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,829 |
| 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 | $193,281 |