Bay Nature Institute
- Assets
- $449.1k
- Revenue
- $926.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0744881
Organization Overview
Bay Nature Institute is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Bay Nature Institute employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bay Nature Institute 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, Bay Nature Institute generated $926.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $884.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM, PHOTOGRAPHY, ART, AND EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS, BAY NATURE MAGAZINE AND WEBSITE CONNECT THE PEOPLE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TO THE NATURAL WORLD THAT SURROUNDS THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BAY NATURE INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PUBLISHES THE AWARD-WINNING BAY NATURE MAGAZINE AND BAYNATURE.ORG, LEADS THE BAY NATURE TALKS WEBINAR SERIES, AND HOSTS THE ANNUAL LOCAL HERO AWARDS. IN BAY NATURE YOULL FIND DEEPLY REPORTED AND SCIENTIFICALLY RIGOROUS STORIES ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION, AND WILDLIFE IN THE BAY AREAS NINE COUNTIES. YOULL LEARN FASCINATING DETAILS ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS AROUND US AND DISCOVER NEW PARKS AND OPEN SPACE TO EXPLORE. ARTICLES ALSO COVER IMPORTANT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SUCH AS REPATRIATING LAND TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES ON PRESCRIBED BURNS, AND LIVING ON PUBLIC LANDS. ALL BAY NATURE STORIES ARE ENHANCED BY PHOTOS TAKEN BY TALENTED LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, ILLUMINATING MAPS AND CHARTS, AND ARTWORK SUCH AS THE ILLUSTRATIONS BY MURALIST JANE KIM IN THE COLUMN BAY NATURE ALMANAC. BAY NATURE IS PROUD OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM THAT IS TRUSTWORTHY, INCLUSIVE, AND REFLECTS DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES. ALL PIECES IN THE MAGAZINE ARE FACT-CHECKED; BAY NATURE IS AMONG THE SMALL PERCENTAGE OF SCIENCE MAGAZINES IN THE US THAT CAN CLAIM THIS ACHIEVEMENT. IN 2022, TOTAL READERSHIP OF THE QUARTERLY PRINT MAGAZINE EXCEEDED 15,000. WEBSITE VISITORS TOPPED 925 THOUSAND WITH 1.25 MILLION PAGEVIEWS. ONLINE-ONLY STORIES WERE POSTED TO THE WEBSITE SEVERAL TIMES WEEKLY, AND THE 19,000-PLUS CIRCULATION BAY NATURE E-NEWSLETTER WAS PUBLISHED WEEKLY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM POINTED READERS TO NEW STORIES AND LOCAL VIRTUAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Regina Ridley Publisher/ed | Officer | 50 | $86,484 |
Wesley Radez Publisher/ed | Officer | 50 | $18,171 |
Bruce Hartsough Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rebecca Johnson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Catherine Engberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wendy Eliot Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $57,324 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $527,733 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,469 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $600,057 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $323,216 |
| Investment income | $154 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,471 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $926,003 |
| 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. | $83,844 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,384 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $412,610 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,671 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,248 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,293 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $850 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,581 |
| Office expenses | $41,417 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,501 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $500 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,126 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $884,355 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $247,953 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $72,470 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,335 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $449,117 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,693 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $200,862 |
| 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 | $252,555 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $170,979 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,583 |
| 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 | $449,117 |