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The Nature Discovery Center Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 74-2132718

Oct 01, 2015 to Sep 30, 2016 • Filed on Feb 09, 2017

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

47th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

93rd percentile

52%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

91st percentile

48%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

62%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$2,262,749

Up $735,428 (+48%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$2,078,881

Up $605,027 (+41%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$183,868

Up $130,401 (+244%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$1,159,991

Up $444,796 (+62%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$554,964

Up $127,470 (+30%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$605,027

Up $317,326 (+110%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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 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

2016

Assets$2,262,749
Liabilities$183,868
Net Assets$2,078,881

Operations Trend

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 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

2016

Revenue$1,159,991
Expenses$554,964
Net Income$605,027
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2015 to Sep 30, 2016
Signed
Feb 9, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,279,604
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$1,007,470$928,045▼ $79,425
Pledges and Grants Receivable$35,000$376,378▲ $341,378
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$167,990$317,608▲ $149,618
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$191,730$197,894▲ $6,164
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,393$16,034▼ $2,359
Total Assets$1,527,321$2,262,749▲ $735,428
Other Assets Total$106,738$426,790▲ $320,052
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,497$97,254▲ $89,757
Deferred Revenue$45,970$86,614▲ $40,644
Total Liabilities$53,467$183,868▲ $130,401
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,232,227$1,481,406▲ $249,179
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$241,627$597,475▲ $355,848
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,473,854$2,078,881▲ $605,027
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,527,321$2,262,749▲ $735,428

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$147,579$29,550$177,129
Equipment$50,315$18,056$68,371
Other Assets Org$426,790--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lisa DerenthalPast President
Ben CowanPresident
Chris CopelandVice President
Aileen MccormickDirector
Bill WhitlockDirector
Blayne GundermanDirector
Clay LiliensternDirector
Craig WootenDirector
Jennifer NelsenDirector
Mara AndersonDirector
Spencer CurryDirector
Steve LouisSecretary
Brenda CauthenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$978,974
Program Service Revenue
$109,839
Investment Income
$57,004
Other Revenue
$14,174
All Other Contributions
$367,168
Change in Net Assets
$605,027

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$20,884Actual costs
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$17,657Actual costs
Other Non Cash Contri Table5$16,850Comparable values
Total Noncash Contributions7$55,391-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$380,259
Other Expenses$174,705
Total Fundraising Expense$90,350
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$176,709$66,000$73,500$316,209
All Other Expenses$63,454$19,213$249$82,916
Other Employee Benefits$24,202$7,742$8,234$40,178
Fees for Services Accounting$0$25,645$0$25,645
Payroll Taxes$13,546$4,762$5,564$23,872
Depreciation Depletion$16,984$5,391$0$22,375
Information Technology$7,162$3,581$1,194$11,937
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$9,273$0$9,273
Insurance$2,677$5,597$0$8,274
Office Expenses$2,952$1,511$1,574$6,037
Advertising$4,897$0$0$4,897
Occupancy$2,442$0$0$2,442
Travel$559$0$0$559
Conferences and Meetings$175$140$35$350
Total Functional Expenses$315,759$148,855$90,350$554,964
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$133,787
Fundraising Direct Expenses$119,613
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Twilight Gala$148,768$95,768$95,020$748
Pumpkin Patch$48,019$38,019$24,593$13,426
Total Events$196,787$133,787$119,613$14,174
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
2017-02-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Henry Owen
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
12
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 financial statements and Form 990 are available to the public on its webpage. The organization's governing documents and Conflict of Interest Policy are made available to the public upon request.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Animal Care 2188. 2188. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Bank & Credit Card Fees 8230. 0. 8230. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Community Relations 295. 295. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Contract Labor 13558. 13558. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Dues & Subscriptions 1046. 1046. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Fundraising Expenses 76. 0. 0. 76.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Gateway Project Expenses 6893. 6893. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Grounds 17639. 17639. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

In-Kind Donation Expenses 750. 750. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

P - Janitorial 3334. 1667. 1667. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

P - Leased Equipment 3456. 2937. 346. 173.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Payroll Processing Fees 868. 0. 868. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Phone & Internet 3601. 0. 3601. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Program Supplies 7926. 7926. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

P - Repairs & Maintenance 1518. 759. 759. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Scholarships 500. 500. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

P - Staff Development 3965. 2686. 1279. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

P - Utilities 4926. 2463. 2463. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Volunteer Expenses 2147. 2147. 0. 0.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization has Members, made up of Donors who pay annual dues.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1New 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.
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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organization's financial statements and Form 990 are available to the public on its webpage. The organization's governing documents and Conflict of Interest Policy are made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Animal Care 2188. 2188. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Bank & Credit Card Fees 8230. 0. 8230. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Community Relations 295. 295. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Contract Labor 13558. 13558. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Dues & Subscriptions 1046. 1046. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Fundraising Expenses 76. 0. 0. 76.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Grounds 17639. 17639. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14In-Kind Donation Expenses 750. 750. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15P - Janitorial 3334. 1667. 1667. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16P - Leased Equipment 3456. 2937. 346. 173.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17Payroll Processing Fees 868. 0. 868. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt18Phone & Internet 3601. 0. 3601. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt19Program Supplies 7926. 7926. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt20P - Repairs & Maintenance 1518. 759. 759. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt21Scholarships 500. 500. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt22P - Staff Development 3965. 2686. 1279. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt23P - Utilities 4926. 2463. 2463. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt24Volunteer Expenses 2147. 2147. 0. 0.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
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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
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