Greater Ogden Community Nature Ctr

Organization Overview

Greater Ogden Community Nature Ctr is located in Ogden, UT. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Greater Ogden Community Nature Ctr employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Ogden Community Nature Ctr 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, Greater Ogden Community Nature Ctr generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER IS TO UNITE PEOPLE WITH NATURE AND NURTURE APPRECIATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - TO PROMOTE THEIR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER STAFF TAUGHT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, LED FIELD TRIPS, AND HOSTED EVENTS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY TO CELEBRATE AND ENJOY NATURE, HELPING THE COMMUNITY LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. STAFF PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS NATIVE TO THE GREAT BASIN. IN 2021, THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER BEGAN ITS FOURTH YEAR OF AN OUTREACH EFFORT TO VISIT FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT UTAH AS PART OF A COLLABORATIVE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. THE NUMBER OF OUTREACH VISITS AND ON-SITE CLASSROOM VISITS WERE REDUCED DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING MONTHS BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN 2021 WAS 24,429 INDIVIDUALS. CREATIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. MANY EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WERE CANCELLED OR CHANGED TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF GATHERINGS.


THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER IS LOCATED ON A 152 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE, AND OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES WITH TOPICS THAT INCLUDE ART, BIRDING, WILDLIFE IN UTAH, GARDENING, OUTDOOR RECREATION, CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND MORE. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION. VISITORS ENJOY MEETING BIRDS OF PREY, SNAKES, TORTOISES, SALAMANDERS, FISH AN D OTHER NATIVE SPECIES. OUTSIDE THERE ARE PICNIC AREAS, TREEHOUSES, BIRD BLINDS, A SPOTTING TOWER, A CHILD SIZED MOUSE HOLE AND PRETEND BEAR DEN, A NATURAL PLAYSCAPE FOR CHILDREN, SCULPTURES, A BIRDHOUSE EXHIBIT, INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE, AND 1.5 MILES OF TRAILS. EXTENSIVE HABITAT RESTORATION WORK WAS CONDUCTED ON THE NATURE PRESERVE TO IMPROVE ITS HEALTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE ALIKE. THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER FEATURES TWO GREEN BUILDINGS, WITH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND A NATURE ORIENTED GIFT STORE. DUE TO COVID-19, MANY REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS AND PROGRAMS WERE CANCELLED OR CHANGED TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF GATHERINGS.


ANIMAL CARE - LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS GIVE VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS NATIVE TO UTAH. THE ANIMALS ARE ALSO TAKEN ON THE ROAD TO BE USED AS WILDLIFE AMBASSADORS IN OUR OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.


VOLUNTEER- THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND INVITIES THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN THE CARE OF THE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS, AS WELL AS ASSIST WITH MANY OF THE OTHER DAY TO DAY OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ANSWERING PHONES, GREETING VISITORS, PREPARING MAILINGS, HELPING TEACH CLASSES, AND TAKING CARE OF THE COLLECTION OF LIVE ANIMALS. VOLUNTEERS ARE PROVIDED TRAINING AND/OR OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Mckinley
Exec Directo
$86,601
Jim Brown
Vice Chair
$0
Jack Wahlen
Board Secret
$0
Jonathan Creel
Exec Directo
$0
Andela Choberka
Board Member
$0
Deborah Greenwell
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$63,800
Fundraising events$84,045
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$812,775
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $61,840
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$960,620
Total Program Service Revenue$91,042
Investment income $35,709
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $87,929
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $33,944
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,209,244

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Greater Ogden Community Nature Ctr has recieved totaling $19,450.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Samuel C And Myra G Powell Foundation

Ogden, UT

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND WILDWOODS

$18,450
Bert L Neal And Lulu M Neal Foundation C/O Trust Department

Ogden, UT

PURPOSE: NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS AND SCHOOL

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,707,710
Earnings$117,760
Admin Expense$14,756
Ending Balance$1,810,714

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