Civic Intelligence

Bear Creek Nature Center Inc

EIN 58-1769290 • 501(c)3 • Fairburn, GA

Profile

To encourage community awareness and active environmental stewardship through education.

PO Box 911Fairburn, GA 30213

bearcreeknaturecenter.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

34th percentile

-1.7%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-0.2%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-8.5%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$1,408,084

Up $149,198 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$188

Up $142 (+309%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,407,896

Up $149,056 (+12%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$315,156

Down $452,230 (-59%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$166,100

Up $61,998 (+60%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$149,056

Down $514,228 (-78%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $266,486Liabilities 2011: $457Net Assets 2011: $266,0292011Assets 2012: $245,455Liabilities 2012: $459Net Assets 2012: $244,9962012Assets 2013: $245,297Liabilities 2013: $587Net Assets 2013: $244,7102013Assets 2014: $274,962Liabilities 2014: $598Net Assets 2014: $274,3642014Assets 2015: $302,626Liabilities 2015: $735Net Assets 2015: $301,8912015Assets 2016: $331,170Liabilities 2016: $755Net Assets 2016: $330,4152016Assets 2017: $301,027Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $301,0272017Assets 2022: $224,673Liabilities 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $1,258,886Liabilities 2023: $46Net Assets 2023: $1,258,8402023Assets 2024: $1,408,084Liabilities 2024: $188Net Assets 2024: $1,407,8962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,408,084
Liabilities$188
Net Assets$1,407,896

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $218,854Expenses 2011: $220,551Net Income 2011: -$1,6972011Revenue 2012: $208,287Expenses 2012: $229,272Net Income 2012: -$20,9852012Revenue 2013: $226,682Expenses 2013: $226,968Net Income 2013: -$2862013Revenue 2014: $234,270Expenses 2014: $204,872Net Income 2014: $29,3982014Revenue 2015: $248,528Expenses 2015: $223,206Net Income 2015: $25,3222015Revenue 2016: $264,886Expenses 2016: $236,402Net Income 2016: $28,4842016Revenue 2017: $200,282Expenses 2017: $230,244Net Income 2017: -$29,9622017Revenue 2022: $80,083Expenses 2022: $70,635Net Income 2022: $9,4482022Revenue 2023: $767,386Expenses 2023: $104,102Net Income 2023: $663,2842023Revenue 2024: $315,156Expenses 2024: $166,100Net Income 2024: $149,0562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$315,156
Expenses$166,100
Net Income$149,056

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$315,156
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To encourage community awareness and active environmental stewardship through education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$515,549$773,442▲ $257,893
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$716,755$387,052▼ $329,703
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,582$244,240▲ $217,658
Total Assets$1,258,886$1,408,084▲ $149,198
Other Assets Total-$3,350-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46$188▲ $142
Total Liabilities$46$188▲ $142
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,258,840$1,407,896▲ $149,056
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,258,840$1,407,896▲ $149,056
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,258,886$1,408,084▲ $149,198

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$429,020-$429,020
Leasehold Improvements$228,104$90,192$318,296
Buildings$74,782$124,222$199,004
Equipment$29,464$30,123$59,587
Other Land Buildings$12,072$3,621$15,693
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James C DentonPresident
Bobbie LaminackBoard Member
Chris ZelskiBoard Member
Louie DeatonBoard Member
Thomas PetersBoard Member
Tiffany ShahheydariSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$284,825
Program Service Revenue
$29,480
Investment Income
$851
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$78,700
Change in Net Assets
$149,056
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$95,073
Other Expenses$71,027
Total Fundraising Expense$3,114
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$52,805$31,986$2,550$87,341
Occupancy-$18,627-$18,627
Depreciation Depletion-$14,412-$14,412
Insurance-$11,800-$11,800
Payroll Taxes$4,675$2,831$226$7,732
Advertising-$3,085-$3,085
Fees for Services Other$1,782--$1,782
Office Expenses-$1,643-$1,643
Conferences and Meetings$1,232--$1,232
Other Expenses$812$739$338$812
Total Functional Expenses$77,863$85,123$3,114$166,100
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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 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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

Members are those who join the organization and pay annual membership fee. All members belong to one class.

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

Members have the right to vote on the election of Board Members at the annual meeting.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

A copy of the complete Form 990 will be provided to all board members prior to e-filing of return.

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

Salaries of other nature center Executive Directors were compared by a board member committee. A recommendation by the board committee was made to bring the ED salary more in line with other nature center EDs. The recommendation was accepted and approved by a majority of the Board Members.

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

Officers are not compensated.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

The organizations governing documents and financial statements are not made available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bear Creek Nature Center Inc
EIN
58-1769290
In Care Of
% James C Denton
Phone
7703060914
Address
PO BOX 911, Fairburn, GA 30213

Signing Officer

Name
James C Denton
Title
President
Phone
7703060914
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
5
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Certus Tax & Accounting Service LLC
Address
58 Sunny Brook Ter, Newnan, GA 30265
Preparer
Heather Chirillo CPA
Phone
6786219580
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