Civic Intelligence

Critter Barn

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 32-0028470

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 04, 2024

Organization ProfileCRITTERBARN.ORG
2950 - 80th AvenueZeeland, MI 49464

(616) 748-1110

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$3,879,642

Up $213,466 (+5.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$3,644,483

Up $374,728 (+11%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$235,159

Down $161,262 (-41%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Down

$1,543,396

Down $290,188 (-16%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,168,668

Up $377,739 (+48%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$374,728

Down $667,927 (-64%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $126,505Liabilities 2011: $80,499Net Assets 2011: $46,0062011Assets 2012: $106,086Liabilities 2012: $82,688Net Assets 2012: $23,3982012Assets 2013: $112,066Liabilities 2013: $106,809Net Assets 2013: $5,2572013Assets 2014: $148,376Liabilities 2014: $121,137Net Assets 2014: $27,2392014Assets 2015: $169,036Liabilities 2015: $110,804Net Assets 2015: $58,2322015Assets 2016: $206,397Liabilities 2016: $109,888Net Assets 2016: $96,5092016Assets 2017: $203,136Liabilities 2017: $96,168Net Assets 2017: $106,9682017Assets 2018: $257,544Liabilities 2018: $160,851Net Assets 2018: $96,6932018Assets 2019: $1,752,828Liabilities 2019: $219,368Net Assets 2019: $1,533,4602019Assets 2020: $1,652,930Liabilities 2020: $249,146Net Assets 2020: $1,403,7842020Assets 2021: $2,441,451Liabilities 2021: $214,351Net Assets 2021: $2,227,1002021Assets 2022: $3,666,176Liabilities 2022: $396,421Net Assets 2022: $3,269,7552022Assets 2023: $3,879,642Liabilities 2023: $235,159Net Assets 2023: $3,644,4832023Assets 2023: $3,999,547Liabilities 2023: $302,374Net Assets 2023: $3,697,1732023Assets 2024: $5,240,086Liabilities 2024: $330,498Net Assets 2024: $4,909,5882024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,879,642
Liabilities$235,159
Net Assets$3,644,483
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $208,6902011Expenses 2012: $269,4632012Revenue 2013: $265,350Expenses 2013: $312,648Net Income 2013: -$47,2982013Revenue 2014: $324,859Expenses 2014: $302,877Net Income 2014: $21,9822014Revenue 2015: $400,046Expenses 2015: $369,053Net Income 2015: $30,9932015Revenue 2016: $427,557Expenses 2016: $389,280Net Income 2016: $38,2772016Revenue 2017: $419,647Expenses 2017: $409,188Net Income 2017: $10,4592017Revenue 2018: $480,305Expenses 2018: $490,580Net Income 2018: -$10,2752018Revenue 2019: $1,987,192Expenses 2019: $550,425Net Income 2019: $1,436,7672019Revenue 2020: $1,167,095Expenses 2020: $493,881Net Income 2020: $673,2142020Revenue 2021: $1,416,952Expenses 2021: $593,636Net Income 2021: $823,3162021Revenue 2022: $1,833,584Expenses 2022: $790,929Net Income 2022: $1,042,6552022Revenue 2023: $1,543,396Expenses 2023: $1,168,668Net Income 2023: $374,7282023Revenue 2023: $1,641,025Expenses 2023: $1,213,607Net Income 2023: $427,4182023Revenue 2024: $2,361,072Expenses 2024: $1,148,657Net Income 2024: $1,212,4152024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,543,396
Expenses$1,168,668
Net Income$374,728
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 4, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,562,718
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The critter barn is dedicated to teaching about farming and agriculture while inspiring people of all ages and abilities through the miracles in nature found at the farm.

Critter barn is an educational farm dedicated to inspiring people of all ages and all abilities through the miracles in nature found at the farm.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,515,731$3,412,952▼ $102,779
Inventories for Sale or Use$73,668$51,914▼ $21,754
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$76,615$47,476▼ $29,139
Accounts Receivable$162--
Total Assets$3,666,176$3,879,642▲ $213,466
Other Assets Total-$367,300-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$148,313$145,218▼ $3,095
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$247,933$89,941▼ $157,992
Deferred Revenue$175--
Total Liabilities$396,421$235,159▼ $161,262
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,260,913$3,635,641▲ $374,728
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$8,842$8,842→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,269,755$3,644,483▲ $374,728
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,666,176$3,879,642▲ $213,466

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,818,777$178,538$2,997,315
Land$477,750-$477,750
Equipment$116,425$125,411$241,836
Other Assets Org$367,300--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tony MccaulEx. Director (cuFT$29,592$29,592

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Corey NiemchickPresident
Brian GeerlingsDirector
Brian TerborgDirector
Chris MachielaDirector
David HuismanDirector
Pat MitchellDirector
Paul PyleDirector
Ellen BaccaSecretary
Carol SchoenbornTreasurer
Doug SlenkV. Pres (thr
Rita BosVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,047,138
Program Service Revenue
$372,513
Investment Income
$3
Other Revenue
$123,742
All Other Contributions
$1,047,138
Change in Net Assets
$374,728

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,543,396
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,543,396
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,543,396
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$609,254
Other Expenses$559,414
Total Fundraising Expense$11,437
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$438,520$69,283$3,357$511,160
Depreciation Depletion$117,435$300-$117,735
Advertising$86,655-$3,311$89,966
Fees for Services Other-$63,764-$63,764
Payroll Taxes$35,541$5,615$272$41,428
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,387$4,011$194$29,592
Occupancy$16,725$11,416-$28,141
Other Expenses$19,088$3,110$1,437$23,635
All Other Expenses$11,721$8,728$810$21,259
Other Employee Benefits$18,172$2,871$139$21,182
Interest-$12,766-$12,766
Insurance$5,772$5,772-$11,544
Comp Disqual Persons$5,055$798$39$5,892
Office Expenses$26$1,131$158$1,315
Travel-$35-$35
Total Functional Expenses$958,112$199,119$11,437$1,168,668

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,168,668
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,168,668
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,168,668
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$53,820
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,322
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Live Nativity$40,400$40,400$17,357$23,043
Golf Outing$13,420$13,420$29$13,391
Total Events$53,820$53,820$19,322$34,498
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The paid preparer prepares the 990. The 990 is provided to management and the board treasurer for review, questions and comment prior to being electronically filed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Conflicts are reviewed at the board level and referred to the executive committee if needed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Critter Barn
EIN
32-0028470
Phone
6167481110
Address
2950 - 80TH AVENUE, ZEELAND, MI 49464

Signing Officer

Name
Tony Mccaul
Title
Ex. Director (current)
Phone
6167721484
Signed
2024-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tony Mccaul
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
30
Volunteers
420

Preparer

Firm
Delong & Brower Pc
Address
460 S WAVERLY RD, HOLLAND, MI 49423
Preparer
Elise Vankampen
Phone
6163960500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“ACTUAL COUNT”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“Our programming budget is 48.7% of our total expenses. Children are taught at the farm in classes for different age levels, school field trips, and year-round programming. We train students to share their knowledge with our visitors. Children and youth care for the animals and enhance visitor experiences. In 2023, 259 children attended critter camp, which is a prerequisite to the training program, critter crew, and 1002 other children enrolled in other summer and year-round classes. In 2023, 5400 children attended school field trips, and an estimated 85,734 people attended traveling farm events. Our accommodating program serves people with disabilities. The program had 10 children and youth, plus 60 adults volunteered weekly in 2023. The critter barn has been serving the public since 1990.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1OUR PROGRAMMING BUDGET IS 48.7% OF OUR TOTAL EXPENSES. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT AT THE FARM IN CLASSES FOR DIFFERENT AGE LEVELS, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING. WE TRAIN STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR VISITORS. CHILDREN AND YOUTH CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES. IN 2023, 259 CHILDREN ATTENDED CRITTER CAMP, WHICH IS A PREREQUISITE TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM, CRITTER CREW, AND 1002 OTHER CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OTHER SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND CLASSES. IN 2023, 5400 CHILDREN ATTENDED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND AN ESTIMATED 85,734 PEOPLE ATTENDED TRAVELING FARM EVENTS. OUR ACCOMMODATING PROGRAM SERVES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM HAD 10 CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PLUS 60 ADULTS VOLUNTEERED WEEKLY IN 2023. THE CRITTER BARN HAS BEEN SERVING THE PUBLIC SINCE 1990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PAID PREPARER PREPARES THE 990. THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD TREASURER FOR REVIEW, QUESTIONS AND COMMENT PRIOR TO BEING ELECTRONICALLY FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED AT THE BOARD LEVEL AND REFERRED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IF NEEDED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,879,642
Liabilities
$235,159
Net assets
$3,644,483
Revenue
$1,543,396
Expenses
$1,168,668
Net income
$374,728
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.24$0.33$4.91$2.36$1.15$1.21
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.00$0.30$3.70$1.64$1.21$0.43
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.88$0.24$3.64$1.54$1.17$0.37
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.67$0.40$3.27$1.83$0.79$1.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.21$2.23$1.42$0.59$0.82
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.65$0.25$1.40$1.17$0.49$0.67
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.75$0.22$1.53$1.99$0.55$1.44
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.26$0.16$0.10$0.48$0.49$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.10$0.11$0.42$0.41$0.01
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.21$0.11$0.10$0.43$0.39$0.04
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.17$0.11$0.06$0.40$0.37$0.03
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.15$0.12$0.03$0.32$0.30$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.11$0.01$0.27$0.31$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.08$0.02$0.27
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.08$0.05$0.21