Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 59-3039878 • 501(c)3 • Eustis, FL
Profile
The mission emphasizes environmental education for children and adults. The children's education, largely for elementary schools is designed in conjunction with florida state standards and administered by volunteers and staff. The adult programs involve staff and non-staff experts conducting activities on site and also include visits to other locations.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
33rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
90th percentile
Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
40th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
73rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
81st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$2,378,626
Up $299,724 (+14%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$8,510
Down $646 (-7.1%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$2,370,116
Up $300,370 (+15%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$549,689
Up $166,551 (+43%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$250,559
Up $35,155 (+16%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$299,130
Up $131,396 (+78%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
The mission emphasizes environmental education for children and adults. The children's education, largely for elementary schools is designed in conjunction with florida state standards and administered by volunteers and staff. The adult programs involve staff and non-staff experts conducting activities on site and also include visits to other locations.
Dedicated to conserving and protecting the natural environment and educating the public about its importance
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $2,069,746 | $2,370,116 | ▲ $300,370 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,374,597 | $1,296,679 | ▼ $77,918 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $591,602 | $584,187 | ▼ $7,415 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $41,978 | $104,063 | ▲ $62,085 |
| Intangible Assets | - | $2,217 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $615 | $124 | ▼ $491 |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $2,078,902 | $2,378,626 | ▲ $299,724 |
| Other Assets Total | $70,110 | $391,356 | ▲ $321,246 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $9,156 | $8,510 | ▼ $646 |
| Total Liabilities | $9,156 | $8,510 | ▼ $646 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,069,746 | $2,370,116 | ▲ $300,370 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $2,078,902 | $2,378,626 | ▲ $299,724 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $153,622 | $84,475 | - |
| Other Land Buildings | $16,313 | $38,940 | - |
| Land | $70,150 | - | - |
| Equipment | $21,709 | $43,032 | - |
| Leasehold Improvements | $322,393 | $85,642 | - |
| Other Assets Org | $391,356 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $251,948 | $500 | ▲ $13,194 | - | $265,642 |
| 2023 | $239,744 | - | ▲ $12,204 | - | $251,948 |
| 2022 | $236,080 | - | ▲ $3,664 | - | $239,744 |
| 2021 | $235,041 | $1,016 | ▲ $23 | - | $236,080 |
| 2020 | $231,597 | - | ▲ $3,444 | - | $235,041 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Cathie Catasus | President |
| Stanley Napier | Vice President |
| Bob Wexler | Director |
| Christine Higgins | Director |
| Gregg Collier | Director |
| Joan Bryant | Director |
| Robin Richter | Director |
| Walt Leesch | Director |
| Willie Hawkins | Director |
| Joanne Hart-rittenhouse | Secretary |
| Dee Bender | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $148,162 |
| Other Expenses | $102,397 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $23,647 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $110,086 | $13,761 | $13,760 | $137,607 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $34,104 | $4,264 | $4,262 | $42,630 |
| Payroll Taxes | $8,444 | $1,056 | $1,055 | $10,555 |
| Insurance | $5,943 | $743 | $743 | $7,429 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $5,232 | $654 | $654 | $6,540 |
| Occupancy | $4,472 | $559 | $559 | $5,590 |
| All Other Expenses | $3,737 | $1,225 | $423 | $5,385 |
| Office Expenses | $2,377 | $297 | $297 | $2,971 |
| Other Expenses | $1,439 | $1,633 | $1,785 | $1,439 |
| Fees for Services Other | $470 | $59 | $58 | $587 |
| Advertising | $410 | $52 | $51 | $513 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $200,823 | $26,089 | $23,647 | $250,559 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $260,843 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $250,559 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $250,559 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $10,284 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $23,876 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $8,552 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Campaign Fundraiser | $22,066 | $22,066 | $8,552 | $13,514 |
| Total Events | $22,066 | $22,066 | $8,552 | $13,514 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Reserve Income - Maintenance Emp | $8,495 |
| Sales Tax Payable | $12 |
| Rounding | $3 |
“Form 990 with all schedules and attachments is prepared by a certified public accounting firm from information provided by the treasurer. After the return is approved by the treasurer it is then emailed to each officer and board member for review. Discussion leading to any corrections are made at the next board of directors meeting and once approved the return is submitted to the irs.”
“The board annually certifies the conflict of interest policy. During the monthly board meetings, if a potential conflict arises the board will review and make the appropriate assessment.”
“An appropriate message is placed on the trout lake nature center inc website to call the phone number indicated for copies of the bylaws, policies and procedures, conflict of interest policy and financial statements.”
“Prior period adjustment = $1240”
“The easement is for protection of natural habitat in a wooded wetland area in eustis florida. This land is next to the land owned by trout lake nature center inc. Maintenance of the property is minimal and is included on the books of trout lake nature center inc with management and general services.”
“Earnings from the endowment funds are intended to perpetuate the operations of trout lake nature center inc. A percentage of the assets may be utilized to support operating functions. The board determines if these funds will be utilized annually or whether the funds will remain in the fund to grow and better support the long term needs of the organization.”
“ACCRUED INCOME $338826”
“ACCRUED EXPENSES $10284”
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