Civic Intelligence

Nature Ventures Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 20-3554576

Sep 01, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020 • Filed on Apr 21, 2020

Organization ProfileN/A
7000 North Westnedge AvenueKalamazoo, MI 49009

(269) 381-1574

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

2.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

87th percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$122,408

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 703.8% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Down

$436,246

Down $50,369 (-10%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$401,205

Up $8,218 (+2.1%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$35,041

Down $58,587 (-63%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue97th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$17,393

Up $4,997 (+40%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$9,175

Down $16,095 (-64%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$8,218

Up $21,092 (+164%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $502,383Liabilities 2011: $229,130Net Assets 2011: $273,2532011Assets 2012: $490,991Liabilities 2012: $244,130Net Assets 2012: $246,8612012Assets 2013: $523,107Liabilities 2013: $250,483Net Assets 2013: $272,6242013Assets 2014: $448,404Liabilities 2014: $301,960Net Assets 2014: $146,4442014Assets 2015: $436,252Liabilities 2015: $173,800Net Assets 2015: $262,4522015Assets 2016: $470,524Liabilities 2016: $26,002Net Assets 2016: $444,5222016Assets 2017: $486,043Liabilities 2017: $79,883Net Assets 2017: $406,1602017Assets 2018: $503,431Liabilities 2018: $97,570Net Assets 2018: $405,8612018Assets 2019: $486,615Liabilities 2019: $93,628Net Assets 2019: $392,9872019Assets 2020: $436,246Liabilities 2020: $35,041Net Assets 2020: $401,2052020Assets 2021: $436,199Liabilities 2021: $2,575Net Assets 2021: $433,6242021Assets 2022: $438,763Liabilities 2022: $2,575Net Assets 2022: $436,1882022Assets 2023: $442,582Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $442,5822023Assets 2024: $439,403Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $439,4032024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$436,246
Liabilities$35,041
Net Assets$401,205
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KRevenue 2011: $0Expenses 2011: $664Net Income 2011: -$6642011Expenses 2012: $26,3922012Expenses 2013: $28,5192013Revenue 2014: $0Expenses 2014: $126,180Net Income 2014: -$126,1802014Revenue 2015: $158,806Expenses 2015: $42,798Net Income 2015: $116,0082015Revenue 2016: $238,611Expenses 2016: $56,541Net Income 2016: $182,0702016Revenue 2017: $35,119Expenses 2017: $71,678Net Income 2017: -$36,5592017Revenue 2018: $31,147Expenses 2018: $31,446Net Income 2018: -$2992018Revenue 2019: $12,396Expenses 2019: $25,270Net Income 2019: -$12,8742019Revenue 2020: $17,393Expenses 2020: $9,175Net Income 2020: $8,2182020Revenue 2021: $3,156Expenses 2021: $5,778Net Income 2021: -$2,6222021Revenue 2022: $7,164Expenses 2022: $4,600Net Income 2022: $2,5642022Revenue 2023: $13,748Expenses 2023: $7,354Net Income 2023: $6,3942023Revenue 2024: $0Expenses 2024: $6,331Net Income 2024: -$6,3312024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$17,393
Expenses$9,175
Net Income$8,218
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020
Signed
Apr 21, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$17,393
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the preservation and stewardship of natural sanctuaries. Please see schedule o for a more complete description.

To promote the preservation and stewardship of natural sanctuaries.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$409,868$409,868→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$76,747$26,378▼ $50,369
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$486,615$436,246▼ $50,369
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$93,628$35,041▼ $58,587
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$93,628$35,041▼ $58,587
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$392,987$401,205▲ $8,218
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$392,987$401,205▲ $8,218
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$486,615$436,246▼ $50,369

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$206,280-$206,280
Leasehold Improvements$203,588-$203,588
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Nathan SmallwoodPresident$122,408$122,408

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim JusticeChair
lucas mansbergerChair-elect
James StarkSecretary
Robert LoftusTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$17,393
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$14,897
Change in Net Assets
$8,218
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$9,175
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,930-$2,930
Other Expenses$102$47-$102
Total Functional Expenses$6,198$2,977$0$9,175
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due To/from Other Funds$35,041
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nature Ventures Inc
EIN
20-3554576
In Care Of
% NANCY COBADO
Phone
2693811574
Address
7000 NORTH WESTNEDGE AVENUE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Signing Officer

Name
Nathan Smallwood
Title
President & CEO
Phone
2693811574
Signed
2020-04-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nathan Smallwood
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
200 OTTAWA AVE NW STE 300, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Preparer
Jacob Cook
Phone
6167747000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Members or Stockholders

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 6 the sole member of nature ventures, inc. Is kalamazoo nature center, inc., a michigan nonprofit corporation.”

Member Power to Elect

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7a kalamazoo nature center, inc., the sole member, elected the board of trustees at the annual meeting.”

990 Form Review Process

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11b form 990 is reviewed by the vice president of finance of kalamazoo nature center (a related entity supported by the filing organization), the president, and then provided to the full board for its review.”

Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring and Enforcement

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12c once a year all board members and staff are asked to complete and sign a conflict of interest policy statement to divulge any possible conflicts. The policy calls for board members and staff to divulge any subsequent possible conflicts that may arise.”

Officer, Director, and Key Employee Compensation

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15a & 15b there is no process for determining or reviewing compensation because the officers and directors of the corporation are not employees of the filing organization and are not compensated.”

Document Availability

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19 the documents are available upon request.”

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Form 990, part iii, line 1 the mission of nature ventures, inc. Is to: 1) promote the preservation and stewardship of natural sanctuaries, natural areas, plant preserves, and natural resources; 2) engage in open space protection and enhancement; 3) conduct reconstruction and restoration of natural plant communities and habitats, and; 4) promote and conduct all other related charitable, educational, and scientific programs.”

Financial Statement Notes

Asc 740 Footnote

“Schedule d, part x, line 2 the organization is exempt from income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; therefore, no provision has been made for income taxes in the financial statements. The organization applies a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties. Tax benefits that have a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities are recognized. Based on its evaluation, the organization has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in its finanical statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ONCE A YEAR ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT TO DIVULGE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS. THE POLICY CALLS FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF TO DIVULGE ANY SUBSEQUENT POSSIBLE CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & 15B THERE IS NO PROCESS FOR DETERMINING OR REVIEWING COMPENSATION BECAUSE THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND ARE NOT COMPENSATED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$436,246
Liabilities
$35,041
Net assets
$401,205
Revenue
$17,393
Expenses
$9,175
Net income
$8,218
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.39$0.00$4.39$0.00$0.06$0.06
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.43$0.00$4.43$0.14$0.07$0.06
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.39$0.03$4.36$0.07$0.05$0.03
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.36$0.03$4.34$0.03$0.06$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.36$0.35$4.01$0.17$0.09$0.08
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.87$0.94$3.93$0.12$0.25$0.13
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.03$0.98$4.06$0.31$0.31$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.86$0.80$4.06$0.35$0.72$0.37
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.71$0.26$4.45$2.39$0.57$1.82
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.36$1.74$2.62$1.59$0.43$1.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$3.02$1.46$0.00$1.26$1.26
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.23$2.50$2.73$0.29
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.91$2.44$2.47$0.26
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.02$2.29$2.73$0.00$0.01$0.01