Civic Intelligence

The Nature Discovery Center Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 74-2132718

Oct 01, 2014 to Sep 30, 2015 • Filed on Feb 15, 2016

Organization Profilewww.NatureDiscoveryCenter.org
7112 Newcastle StBellaire, TX 77401-5225

(713) 667-6550

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

89th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

84th percentile

23%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Flat

$1,527,321

Flat from 2015

Net Assets

Flat

$1,473,854

Flat from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$53,467

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$715,195

Flat from 2015

Expenses

Flat

$427,494

Flat from 2015

Net Income

Flat

$287,701

Flat from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $610,486Liabilities 2010: $7,571Net Assets 2010: $602,9152010Assets 2011: $545,057Liabilities 2011: $15,899Net Assets 2011: $529,1582011Assets 2012: $650,701Liabilities 2012: $77,939Net Assets 2012: $572,7622012Assets 2013: $689,441Liabilities 2013: $47,492Net Assets 2013: $641,9492013Assets 2014: $1,240,632Liabilities 2014: $133,999Net Assets 2014: $1,106,6332014Assets 2015: $1,527,321Liabilities 2015: $53,467Net Assets 2015: $1,473,8542015Assets 2015: $1,527,321Liabilities 2015: $53,467Net Assets 2015: $1,473,8542015Assets 2016: $2,262,749Liabilities 2016: $183,868Net Assets 2016: $2,078,8812016Assets 2017: $2,342,182Liabilities 2017: $33,411Net Assets 2017: $2,308,7712017Assets 2018: $2,375,646Liabilities 2018: $72,701Net Assets 2018: $2,302,9452018Assets 2019: $2,248,843Liabilities 2019: $42,660Net Assets 2019: $2,206,1832019Assets 2020: $2,378,367Liabilities 2020: $240,306Net Assets 2020: $2,138,0612020Assets 2021: $2,583,749Liabilities 2021: $13,408Net Assets 2021: $2,570,3412021Assets 2022: $2,574,806Liabilities 2022: $8,630Net Assets 2022: $2,566,1762022Assets 2023: $2,816,896Liabilities 2023: $4,611Net Assets 2023: $2,812,2852023Assets 2024: $3,008,138Liabilities 2024: $7,616Net Assets 2024: $3,000,5222024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,527,321
Liabilities$53,467
Net Assets$1,473,854
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $400,3782010Expenses 2011: $390,1032011Expenses 2012: $418,0352012Expenses 2013: $462,1502013Revenue 2014: $960,984Expenses 2014: $437,107Net Income 2014: $523,8772014Revenue 2015: $715,195Expenses 2015: $427,494Net Income 2015: $287,7012015Revenue 2015: $715,195Expenses 2015: $427,494Net Income 2015: $287,7012015Revenue 2016: $1,159,991Expenses 2016: $554,964Net Income 2016: $605,0272016Revenue 2017: $801,826Expenses 2017: $571,936Net Income 2017: $229,8902017Revenue 2018: $594,175Expenses 2018: $600,001Net Income 2018: -$5,8262018Revenue 2019: $499,997Expenses 2019: $596,758Net Income 2019: -$96,7612019Revenue 2020: $472,475Expenses 2020: $538,478Net Income 2020: -$66,0032020Revenue 2021: $835,591Expenses 2021: $403,310Net Income 2021: $432,2812021Revenue 2022: $457,651Expenses 2022: $461,566Net Income 2022: -$3,9152022Revenue 2023: $802,177Expenses 2023: $558,571Net Income 2023: $243,6062023Revenue 2024: $858,422Expenses 2024: $670,189Net Income 2024: $188,2332024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$715,195
Expenses$427,494
Net Income$287,701
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2014 to Sep 30, 2015
Signed
Feb 15, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$797,681
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Nature Discovery Center is to ignite life-long curiousity, understanding and respect for nature through education.

The mission of Nature Discovery Center is to ignite life-long curiousity, understanding and respect for nature through education. The organization manages and operates the Nature Discovery Center in Russ Pitman Park, Bellaire, Texas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$715,075$1,007,470▲ $292,395
Intangible Assets$128,416$242,017▲ $113,601
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$292,650$167,990▼ $124,660
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,892$56,452▲ $34,560
Pledges and Grants Receivable$70,000$35,000▼ $35,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,599$18,393▲ $5,794
Total Assets$1,240,632$1,527,321▲ $286,689
Other Assets Total-$-1-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$133,395$45,970▼ $87,425
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$604$7,497▲ $6,893
Total Liabilities$133,999$53,467▼ $80,532
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,106,633$1,232,227▲ $125,594
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$241,627-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,106,633$1,473,854▲ $367,221
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,240,632$1,527,321▲ $286,689

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$56,452$10,235$66,687
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Aileen MccormickPast President
Lisa DerenthalPresident
Ben CowanVice President
Alex TsuiDirector
Brenda CauthenDirector
Clay LiliensternDirector
Craig WootenDirector
Jennifer NelsenDirector
Chris CopelandSecretary
Stephen LouisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$507,983
Program Service Revenue
$93,677
Investment Income
$4,275
Other Revenue
$109,260
All Other Contributions
$380,639
Change in Net Assets
$287,701

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$45,526Actual Cost
Total Noncash Contributions1$45,526-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$294,521
Other Expenses$132,973
Total Fundraising Expense$61,555
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$171,895$37,272$43,453$252,620
All Other Expenses$32,523$27,327$1,212$61,062
Other Employee Benefits$16,169$2,992$3,489$22,650
Fees for Services Accounting$0$21,103$0$21,103
Payroll Taxes$13,100$2,840$3,311$19,251
Depreciation Depletion$12,304$5,190$0$17,494
Information Technology$6,488$5,132$1,711$13,331
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$0$8,089$8,089
Insurance$2,182$4,054$0$6,236
Advertising$3,749$0$0$3,749
Office Expenses$1,022$597$290$1,909
Total Functional Expenses$259,432$106,507$61,555$427,494
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$191,746
Fundraising Direct Expenses$82,486
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Twilight Gala$159,380$159,380$15,287$144,093
Pumpkin Patch$32,366$32,366$11,911$20,455
Total Events$191,746$191,746$82,486$109,260
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nature Discovery Center
EIN
74-2132718
Phone
7136676550
Address
7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401-5225

Signing Officer

Name
Henry Owen
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7136676550
Signed
2016-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Henry Owen
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
13
Volunteers
300

Preparer

Firm
Durio & Company Pc CPA
Address
6575 WEST LOOP SOUTH STE 400, BELLAIRE, TX 77401-3512
Preparer
Patrick L Durio CPA
Phone
7136615290
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 6

“The organization has Members, made up of Donors who pay annual dues.”

Pt VI, Line 7A

“New Board Members are nominated by the Board Recruitment Committee, made up of current Board Members. Members are invited to an Annual Meeting held the first Wednesday in December. At this meeting the attending Members vote on the slate of Officers/Directors.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Executive Director and Treasurer perform a detailed review of Form 990, and all other Officers and Directors are provided a copy of Form 990 prior to filing so that any questions or comments can be addressed.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Executive Director monitors the Conflict of Interest Policy on ongoing basis, and Board of Directors discusses and documents at each annual retreat.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Board of Directors reviews the current United Way wages and compensation summary for the Houston area for coparability data. A review of the performance of the Executive Director is conducted, and goals are set for the upcoming year. Based on that information the entire Board of Directors votes on compensation level for the Executive Director.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Financial Statements are made available to the public on the organization's webpage, as well as upon request”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24F

“F - fundraising expenses 364. 364. F - leased equipment 150. 150. F - meeting expense 63. 63. F - printing & publicatio 635. 635. M - awards & grants 250. 250. M - bank & credit card fe 10621. 10621. M - community relations 66. 66. M - contract labor 3880. 3880. M - dues & subscriptions 838. 838. M - household 658. 658. M - janitorial 1458. 1458. M - late fees & finance c 428. 428. M - leased equipment 299. 299. M - payroll processing fe 762. 762. M - phone & internet 4228. 4228. M - printing &”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Director and Treasurer perform a detailed review of Form 990, and all other Officers and Directors are provided a copy of Form 990 prior to filing so that any questions or comments can be addressed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Executive Director monitors the Conflict of Interest Policy on ongoing basis, and Board of Directors discusses and documents at each annual retreat.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Board of Directors reviews the current United Way wages and compensation summary for the Houston area for coparability data. A review of the performance of the Executive Director is conducted, and goals are set for the upcoming year. Based on that information the entire Board of Directors votes on compensation level for the Executive Director.
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Filings

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,527,321
Liabilities
$53,467
Net assets
$1,473,854
Revenue
$715,195
Expenses
$427,494
Net income
$287,701
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.01$0.01$3.00$0.86$0.67$0.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.82$0.00$2.81$0.80$0.56$0.24
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.57$0.01$2.57$0.46$0.46$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.01$2.57$0.84$0.40$0.43
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.24$2.14$0.47$0.54$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.04$2.21$0.50$0.60$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.07$2.30$0.59$0.60$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.03$2.31$0.80$0.57$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.18$2.08$1.16$0.55$0.61
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.05$1.47$0.72$0.43$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.05$1.47$0.72$0.43$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.13$1.11$0.96$0.44$0.52
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.69$0.05$0.64$0.46
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.65$0.08$0.57$0.42
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.55$0.02$0.53$0.39
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.61$0.01$0.60$0.40