Pajarito Environmental Education Center
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Los Alamos, NM
- Founding
- 07/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 85-0478101
Organization Overview
Pajarito Environmental Education Center, operating under the name Peec, is located in Los Alamos, NM. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Peec employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Peec 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 06/2022, Peec generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $897.8k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICHING PEOPLE'S LIVES BY STRENGTHENING THEIR CONNECTIONS TO OUR CANYONS MESAS MOUNTAINS AND SKIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE CENTER: PEEC OPERATES THE LOS ALAMOS NATURE CENTER FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ALAMOS NM. THE NATURE CENTER'S HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS RELATED TO THE LAND ANIMALS AND FLORA OF THE PAJARITO PLATEAU PROVIDE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. IN ADDITION TO AN EXHIBIT HALL THE NATURE CENTER OFFERS A STATE-OF-THE-ART PLANETARIUM AND A WILDLIFE OBSERVATION ROOM. THE OUTDOOR EXHIBITS FEATURE NATIVE PLANT GARDENS THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF PENSTEMONS IN THE COUNTRY A TREE HOUSE AND NATURE PLAY AREA. THE NATURE CENTER GIFT SHOP OFFERS LOCALLY-MADE PRODUCTS AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY ITEMS ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS. DURING FY22 WE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATIONS AND WELCOMED 9395 VISITORS TO THE NATURE CENTER AND 1499 ATTENDEES TO OUR PLANETARIUM SHOWS.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS: WE OFFER NUMEROUS PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC AT LOW OR NO COST. THESE INCLUDE LECTURES CLASSES HIKES OUTINGS PLANETARIUM SHOWS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS. MANY OF THESE EVENTS LIKE NATURE PLAYTIMES FOR CHILDREN FOREST EXPLORERS FOR CHILDREN GENTLE WALKS FOR SENIORS AND A PLANETARIUM SHOW ARE REGULARLY SCHEDULED EACH WEEK. WE OFFER THE SUMMER FAMILY EVENING PROGRAM TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AND INTERACT WITH THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF OUR ONLINE PUBLIC PROGRAMS DURING COVID RESTRICTIONS WE HAVE CONTINUED TO STREAM EVENTS WHEN PRACTICAL. DURING FY22 10261 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED ONE OF OUR PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS: WE OFFER A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON SCIENCE LESSONS TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. THESE INCLUDE IN-SCHOOL LESSONS AND FIELD TRIPS ASTRONOMY CLASSES IN OUR PLANETARIUM OUTINGS TO LOCAL PUBLIC LANDS AND FIELD TRIPS TO THE NATURE CENTER. WE OFFER OUR PROGRAMS TO PUBLIC PRIVATE AND HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN. DURING FY22 WE SERVED 2942 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Williams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Macke Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Linda Zwick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Allen President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Griego Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Galen Gisler Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $44,634 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $526,570 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $571,204 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $284,975 |
| Investment income | -$37,188 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,485 |
| 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 | $15,238 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,000,939 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500 |
| 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 | $388,150 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,595 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,170 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,106 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,321 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,164 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,617 |
| Office expenses | $36,946 |
| Information technology | $18,267 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,208 |
| Travel | $1,044 |
| 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 | $74,603 |
| Insurance | $17,596 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $897,848 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $558,621 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $209,091 |
| 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 | $14,869 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,325 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $521,248 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $374,015 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,689,169 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $76,121 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $76,121 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $927,520 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $685,528 |
| 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 | $1,689,169 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Pajarito Environmental Education Center has recieved totaling $298,118.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Delle Foundation Los Alamos, NM PURPOSE: BIRD BANDING PROGRAM AND PLANETARIUM | $240,000 |
Delle Foundation Los Alamos, NM PURPOSE: PLANETARIUM PROGRAM - PAYMENT OF PRIOR YEAR OBLIGATION | $30,000 |
Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation Espanola, NM PURPOSE: PAJARITO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (PEEC) REQUESTS TWO YEARS OF FUNDING AT A LEVEL OF $20,000 PER YEAR TO SUPPORT A COLLABORATION WITH KHAPO COMMUNITY SCHOOL 6TH GRADERS TO AUTHOR AN EDUCATIONAL CHILDRENS BOOK ABOUT THE JEMEZ MOUNTAINS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FIELD TRIPS ALIGNED WITH THE BOOK TO INTRODUCE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO STUDENTS TO THE GEOLOGY AND HABITATS OF THE JEMEZ MOUNTAINS. PEEC REQUESTS $5,000 TO PROVIDE WEEKLY SCIENCE AND NATURE EDUCATION FOR TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM AROUND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. | $25,000 |
Ticknor Foundation Inc Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PROMOTE EXEMPT ACTIVITY OF RECIPIENT IN SUPPORT OF THEIR SERVICES | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $618 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Energy Foundation Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | $10,298,854 | $12,769,820 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Colorado Outdoor Education Center Florissant, CO | $12,059,371 | $7,418,621 |
Colorado Outward Bound School Denver, CO | $6,624,704 | $5,229,358 |
High Country News Paonia, CO | $2,812,447 | $5,357,816 |
Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy Boulder, CO | $5,070,869 | $4,150,000 |
Canyonlands Natural History Association Moab, UT | $10,690,559 | $6,320,150 |
Savory Institute Org Inc Boulder, CO | $9,669,974 | $4,376,162 |
Colorado Garden Show Inc Lakewood, CO | $11,683,304 | $3,272,069 |
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | $32,605,715 | $6,676,243 |
Resource Central Boulder, CO | $5,629,803 | $3,837,283 |
Thorne Ecological Institute Boulder, CO | $4,978,223 | $3,202,535 |