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The Nature Discovery Center Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 74-2132718

Oct 01, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017 • Filed on Feb 15, 2018

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

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

83rd percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

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.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

51st percentile

3.5%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$2,342,182

Up $79,433 (+3.5%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$2,308,771

Up $229,890 (+11%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$33,411

Down $150,457 (-82%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$801,826

Down $358,165 (-31%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$571,936

Up $16,972 (+3.1%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$229,890

Down $375,137 (-62%) from 2016

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

2017

Assets$2,342,182
Liabilities$33,411
Net Assets$2,308,771

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

2017

Revenue$801,826
Expenses$571,936
Net Income$229,890
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017
Signed
Feb 15, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$909,385
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$197,894$1,278,771▲ $1,080,877
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$928,045$898,178▼ $29,867
Pledges and Grants Receivable$376,378--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$317,608$153,791▼ $163,817
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,034$10,796▼ $5,238
Accounts Receivable-$645-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$1-
Total Assets$2,262,749$2,342,182▲ $79,433
Other Assets Total$426,790--
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$86,614$27,500▼ $59,114
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$97,254$5,911▼ $91,343
Total Liabilities$183,868$33,411▼ $150,457
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,566,780$2,294,021▲ $727,241
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$512,101$14,750▼ $497,351
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,078,881$2,308,771▲ $229,890
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,262,749$2,342,182▲ $79,433

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$1,217,100$67,280$1,284,380
Equipment$42,494$25,877$68,371
Other Land Buildings$19,177$1,743$20,920
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lisa DerenthalPast President
Ben CowanPresident
Chris CopelandVice President
Bill WhitlockDirector
Blayne GundermanDirector
Clay LiliensternDirector
Craig WootenDirector
Jayne JohnstonDirector
Jennifer NelsonDirector
Mara AndersenDirector
Peter CookDirector
Spencer CurrySecretary
Brenda CauthenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$595,765
Program Service Revenue
$126,938
Investment Income
$71,041
Other Revenue
$8,082
All Other Contributions
$414,433
Change in Net Assets
$229,890

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 Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$80,740
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$26,029
Other Non Cash Contri Table5$8,515
Total Noncash Contributions9$115,284
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$390,472
Other Expenses$181,464
Total Fundraising Expense$86,513
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$187,210$67,565$67,830$322,605
All Other Expenses$57,335$14,024$1,879$73,238
Depreciation Depletion$41,205$5,391$697$47,293
Other Employee Benefits$17,971$16,555$8,662$43,188
Payroll Taxes$14,321$5,169$5,189$24,679
Fees for Services Accounting$0$23,850$0$23,850
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$10,585$0$10,585
Information Technology$5,170$2,716$879$8,765
Office Expenses$4,691$1,699$1,336$7,726
Insurance$1,974$3,666$0$5,640
Advertising$3,954$0$0$3,954
Conferences and Meetings$207$165$41$413
Total Functional Expenses$334,038$151,385$86,513$571,936
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$115,641
Fundraising Direct Expenses$107,559
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Twilight Gala$153,260$83,260$38,656$44,604
Pumpkin Patch$42,381$32,381$22,131$10,250
Total Events$195,641$115,641$107,559$8,082
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
2018-02-15
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
9
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 24E

Animal Care 2736. 2736. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Bank & Credit Card Fees 7430. 0. 7430. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Community Relations 497. 497. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Contract Labor 8991. 8991. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Dues & Subscriptions 686. 686. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Fundraising Expenses 696. 0. 0. 696.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Gateway Project Expenses 5325. 5325. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Grounds 14409. 14409. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Janitorial 2987. 2240. 747. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Mileage 444. 444. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Offsite Storage 2692. 2692. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Payroll Processing Fees 928. 0. 928. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Phone & Internet 2996. 2247. 749. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Program Supplies 4528. 4528. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Repairs & Maintenance 9656. 7273. 2383. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Staff Development 2295. 475. 636. 1184.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Utilities 4597. 3448. 1149. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Volunteer Expenses 1345. 1345. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Rounding 0. -1. 2. -1.

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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 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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Animal Care 2736. 2736. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Bank & Credit Card Fees 7430. 0. 7430. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Community Relations 497. 497. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Contract Labor 8991. 8991. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Dues & Subscriptions 686. 686. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Fundraising Expenses 696. 0. 0. 696.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Gateway Project Expenses 5325. 5325. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Grounds 14409. 14409. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14Janitorial 2987. 2240. 747. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15Mileage 444. 444. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16Offsite Storage 2692. 2692. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17Payroll Processing Fees 928. 0. 928. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt18Phone & Internet 2996. 2247. 749. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt19Program Supplies 4528. 4528. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt20Repairs & Maintenance 9656. 7273. 2383. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt21Staff Development 2295. 475. 636. 1184.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt22Utilities 4597. 3448. 1149. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt23Volunteer Expenses 1345. 1345. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt24Rounding 0. -1. 2. -1.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 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