Civic Intelligence

Ballard Family Nature Center Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 37-1389458

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 28, 2017

Organization ProfileBALLARDNATURECENTER.ORG
5253 East US Hwy 40Altamont, IL 62411

(618) 483-6856

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

83rd percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$26,183

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

60th percentile

4.2%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,236,910

Up $49,984 (+4.2%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$1,234,693

Up $49,690 (+4.2%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$2,217

Up $294 (+15%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$138,574

Up $18,069 (+15%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$104,512

Up $9,286 (+9.8%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$34,062

Up $8,783 (+35%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,133,545Liabilities 2010: $7,444Net Assets 2010: $1,126,1012010Assets 2011: $1,082,167Liabilities 2011: $3,990Net Assets 2011: $1,078,1772011Assets 2012: $1,153,966Liabilities 2012: $1,063Net Assets 2012: $1,152,9032012Assets 2013: $1,204,019Liabilities 2013: $2,085Net Assets 2013: $1,201,9342013Assets 2014: $1,187,824Liabilities 2014: $1,684Net Assets 2014: $1,186,1402014Assets 2015: $1,186,926Liabilities 2015: $1,923Net Assets 2015: $1,185,0032015Assets 2016: $1,236,910Liabilities 2016: $2,217Net Assets 2016: $1,234,6932016Assets 2017: $1,300,907Liabilities 2017: $2,218Net Assets 2017: $1,298,6892017Assets 2018: $1,263,600Liabilities 2018: $2,112Net Assets 2018: $1,261,4882018Assets 2019: $1,408,779Liabilities 2019: $2,443Net Assets 2019: $1,406,3362019Assets 2020: $1,618,243Liabilities 2020: $503Net Assets 2020: $1,617,7402020Assets 2021: $2,345,826Liabilities 2021: $668Net Assets 2021: $2,345,1582021Assets 2022: $2,080,646Liabilities 2022: $804Net Assets 2022: $2,079,8422022Assets 2023: $2,286,316Liabilities 2023: $725Net Assets 2023: $2,285,5912023Assets 2024: $2,466,910Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,466,9102024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,236,910
Liabilities$2,217
Net Assets$1,234,693
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $108,4552010Expenses 2011: $116,0482011Expenses 2012: $92,5122012Revenue 2013: $81,106Expenses 2013: $91,839Net Income 2013: -$10,7332013Revenue 2014: $91,540Expenses 2014: $105,381Net Income 2014: -$13,8412014Revenue 2015: $120,505Expenses 2015: $95,226Net Income 2015: $25,2792015Revenue 2016: $138,574Expenses 2016: $104,512Net Income 2016: $34,0622016Revenue 2017: $119,348Expenses 2017: $113,270Net Income 2017: $6,0782017Revenue 2018: $136,352Expenses 2018: $103,065Net Income 2018: $33,2872018Revenue 2019: $170,160Expenses 2019: $115,117Net Income 2019: $55,0432019Revenue 2020: $222,028Expenses 2020: $109,280Net Income 2020: $112,7482020Revenue 2021: $800,293Expenses 2021: $149,990Net Income 2021: $650,3032021Revenue 2022: $191,949Expenses 2022: $233,683Net Income 2022: -$41,7342022Revenue 2023: $204,991Expenses 2023: $129,082Net Income 2023: $75,9092023Revenue 2024: $257,889Expenses 2024: $152,907Net Income 2024: $104,9822024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$138,574
Expenses$104,512
Net Income$34,062
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 28, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$166,134
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of ballard nature center is to provide high quality environmental education to students, educators, organizations, and individuals through visitor interpretation, educational displays, natural community restoration and management. Environmental education will emphasize the importance of natural communities and their associated ecosystems especially those communities typically found in southeastern illinois.

Provide quality environmental education to visitors by emphasizing natural communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$660,407$660,326▼ $81
Investments Other Securities$458,589$483,030▲ $24,441
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$67,930$93,554▲ $25,624
Total Assets$1,186,926$1,236,910▲ $49,984
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,923$2,217▲ $294
Total Liabilities$1,923$2,217▲ $294
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,185,003$1,234,693▲ $49,690
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,185,003$1,234,693▲ $49,690
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,186,926$1,236,910▲ $49,984

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$221,836$151,696$373,532
Land$364,471-$364,471
Other Land Buildings$55,127$228,365$283,492
Equipment$18,892$183,234$202,126
Other Securities$9,400--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
-Co-directorPT$13,638$13,638

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris NiebruggePresident
Terry EskerVice President
Brett HiggsBoard Member
Debbie ClaggBoard Member
Kevin RoepkeBoard Member
Lynn HigssBoard Member
Mark FlackBoard Member
Tom BalesBoard Member
Mary Ann HoeffligerSecretary
Stan KirchhoferTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$60,462
Program Service Revenue
$9,933
Investment Income
$18,856
Other Revenue
$49,323
All Other Contributions
$60,462
Change in Net Assets
$34,062
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$61,645
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$42,867
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$23,893$15,928-$39,821
Depreciation Depletion$26,428--$26,428
Occupancy$11,743--$11,743
Insurance$6,753--$6,753
Office Expenses$4,512--$4,512
Payroll Taxes$1,828$1,218-$3,046
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,590-$1,590
All Other Expenses$1,473--$1,473
Information Technology$1,228--$1,228
Other Expenses$355--$355
Total Functional Expenses$85,776$18,736$0$104,512
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$51,010
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,426
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Banquet$45,774$45,774$3,545$42,229
Outdoor Day$5,236$5,236$170$5,066
Total Events$51,010$51,010$13,426$37,584
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Brett higgs and lynn higgs - family relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization provides a copy of the tax return via email to the board prior to filing the tax return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Ballard nature center makes is by-laws, articles of incorporation, other governing documents, and tax returns available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ballard Nature Center
EIN
37-1389458
Phone
6184836856
Address
5253 EAST US HWY 40, ALTAMONT, IL 62411

Signing Officer

Name
Stan Kirchhofer
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6184836856
Signed
2017-08-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stan Kirchhofer
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
West & Company LLC
Address
501 E EVERGREEN AVENUE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
Preparer
Shanta Will
Phone
2173475181
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc3BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS A
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc4CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER FUND CLASS A
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc5CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FUND CLASS A
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc6EUROPACIFIC GROWHT FUND CLASS A
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc8INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS A
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc9INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA CLASS A - AMERICAN M/F
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BRETT HIGGS AND LYNN HIGGS - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COPY OF THE TAX RETURN VIA EMAIL TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE TAX RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BALLARD NATURE CENTER MAKES IS BY-LAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND TAX RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,236,910
Liabilities
$2,217
Net assets
$1,234,693
Revenue
$138,574
Expenses
$104,512
Net income
$34,062
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.47$0.00$2.47$0.26$0.15$0.10
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.29$0.00$2.29$0.20$0.13$0.08
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.08$0.00$2.08$0.19$0.23$0.04
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.35$0.00$2.35$0.80$0.15$0.65
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.62$0.00$1.62$0.22$0.11$0.11
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$0.00$1.41$0.17$0.12$0.06
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.26$0.00$1.26$0.14$0.10$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.30$0.00$1.30$0.12$0.11$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.23$0.14$0.10$0.03
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.19$0.00$1.19$0.12$0.10$0.03
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.19$0.00$1.19$0.09$0.11$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.00$1.20$0.08$0.09$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.15$0.00$1.15$0.09
2011XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.08$0.00$1.08$0.12
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.13$0.01$1.13$0.11