Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc
- Assets
- $478.5k
- Revenue
- $202.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Founding
- 03/1976
- Data as of
- 09/2020
- EIN
- 75-1495717
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, 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 Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge 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 09/2020, Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc generated $202.4k 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 (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $535.0k during the year ending 09/2020. 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
TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND CONSERVE IN PERPETUITY THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FRIENDS OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER MADE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE (FWNC&R) OVER THE YEARS. MOST RECENTLY, THE CITY OF FORT WORTH RECEIVED A 1.5 MILLION GRANT FROM THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE THE RESTORATION OF THE LOTUS MARSH BOARDWALK AT THE FWNC&R. THE GRANT IS MATCHED WITH 1.2 MILLION IN CITY OF FORT WORTH FUNDS AND A 300,000 DONATION FROM FACEBOOK, RAISED BY THE FRIENDS. THE FRIENDS RAISED AN ADDITIONAL 450,000 FOR TWO BISON VIEWING DECKS OVERLOOKING THE EAST AND NORTHEAST PASTURES. THIS PROJECT HAS A WIDE RANGE OF OUTCOMES THAT WILL BENEFIT BISON CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION INCLUDING ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXPAND BISON VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC.
THE FRIENDS OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER (FRIENDS)MADE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE (FWNC&R) DURING FY2020. THE FRIENDS RECEIVED A 25,000 ANITA BERRY MARTIN MEMORIAL FUND (ABM) GRANT TO RESEARCH AND REMOVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES. THE FRIENDS ALSO COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF THE 100,000 LOTUS MARSH BOARD WALK MADE POSSIBLE BY H-E-B AND THE SID RICHARDSON FOUNDATION AS WELL AS 350,000 IN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GREER ISLAND TRAILHEAD THANKS TO 200,000 FROM THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT AND 150,000 FROM THE FRIENDS. FINALLY, THE FRIENDS COMPLETED A TRAIL COUNTER RESEARCH TO HELP FWNC&R STAFF MANAGE AND MAINTAIN THE REFUGE'S 21 MILES OF TRAILS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Haily Summerford Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $27,517 |
Peter Mckone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lynda Gearheart Past-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Linda Christie Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Smith Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Ellen Browning Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $21,403 |
| Fundraising events | $174,575 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $176,941 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $198,344 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,300 |
| Investment income | $9 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,326 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,781 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $202,425 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $305,000 |
| 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 | $27,516 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,106 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $481 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,566 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,436 |
| Office expenses | $858 |
| Information technology | $752 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,470 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,285 |
| Interest | $933 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,782 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $535,044 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $447,668 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
| 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 | $4,038 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,238 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,800 |
| Total assets | $478,506 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,123 |
| 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 | $2,762 |
| Total liabilities | $16,885 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,662 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $375,959 |
| 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 | $478,506 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc has recieved totaling $34,874.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of North Texas Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $7,374 |
Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
The@sarah And Ross Perot Jr Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF NATURE AND ANIMAL RIGHTS | $2,500 |
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|---|---|---|
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Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Round Mountain, TX | $1,550,594 | $679,832 |
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Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program Albuquerque, NM | $337,714 | $636,401 |
Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc Fort Worth, TX | $478,506 | $202,425 |
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