Totals
- Total revenue
- $4,909,855
- Total expenses
- $4,878,923
- Contributions and grants received
- $2,441,347
- Grants paid
- $91,025
- Program service revenue
- $1,407,550
- Investment income
- $971,646
- Other revenue
- $89,312
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,147,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $309,273
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $50,838,220
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $4,126,241
- Management and general expenses
- $419,109
- Fundraising expenses
- $333,573
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $4,126,241
Program services were 84.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$500,000
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$1,941,347
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$124,293
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2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM FEES
total $734,426 · related or exempt $734,426
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2b · Program service revenue: CONTRACT REVENUE
total $472,646 · related or exempt $472,646
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2c · Program service revenue: AG, VISITOR, AND OTHER FEES
total $176,908 · related or exempt $176,908
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2d · Program service revenue: MEMBERSHIP FEES
total $23,570 · related or exempt $23,570
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3 · Investment income
total $670,599 · excluded $670,599
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6a · Gross rents
real property $9,475
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $0
-
6c · Rental income or loss
real property $9,475
-
6d · Net rental income or loss
total $9,475 · excluded $9,475
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $762,647
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $461,600
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $301,047
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $301,047 · excluded $301,047
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$189,397
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$114,136
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $75,261 · excluded $75,261
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11a · Other revenue: SOLAR ENERGY REBATES
total $4,576 · related or exempt $4,576
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11e · Other revenue, total
$4,576
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $91,025 · program services $91,025
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $249,622 · program services $149,773 · management and general $92,359 · fundraising $7,490
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $2,214,998 · program services $1,952,968 · management and general $43,050 · fundraising $218,980
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $64,670 · program services $51,014 · management and general $5,645 · fundraising $8,011
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $287,324 · program services $224,520 · management and general $28,270 · fundraising $34,534
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $183,023 · program services $153,397 · management and general $9,474 · fundraising $20,152
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11b · Fees: legal
total $3,335 · management and general $3,335
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $20,100 · program services $20,100
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $56,319 · management and general $56,319
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11g · Fees: other
total $206,152 · program services $73,677 · management and general $132,475
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $21,063 · program services $8,051 · fundraising $13,012
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13 · Office expenses
total $85,733 · program services $54,179 · management and general $18,715 · fundraising $12,839
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14 · Information technology
total $8,236 · program services $6,110 · management and general $1,063 · fundraising $1,063
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16 · Occupancy
total $304,683 · program services $294,861 · management and general $4,911 · fundraising $4,911
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17 · Travel
total $24,787 · program services $19,008 · management and general $3,742 · fundraising $2,037
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20 · Interest
total $890 · management and general $890
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $439,643 · program services $425,648 · management and general $5,771 · fundraising $8,224
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23 · Insurance
total $124,666 · program services $121,175 · management and general $1,210 · fundraising $2,281
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24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
total $458,139 · program services $458,123 · management and general $16 · fundraising $0
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24b · Other expenses: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND
total $22,690 · program services $22,612 · management and general $39 · fundraising $39
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24c · Other expenses: BAD DEBT
total $11,825 · management and general $11,825
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $1,902,736 · end of year $1,387,330
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $510,150 · end of year $979,630
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $126,194 · end of year $248,952
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $44,226 · end of year $52,169
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$31,588,225
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$7,381,320
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $24,301,287 · end of year $24,206,905
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $21,650,675 · end of year $24,250,532
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $30,482 · end of year $21,975
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $177,098 · end of year $267,687
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $18,435 · end of year $18,750
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $31,174 · end of year $22,836
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $17,210,910 · end of year $17,539,570
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $31,128,133 · end of year $33,298,650
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONSERVATION.
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EDUCATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S ROLE AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER IS LARGELY ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE TO: RAISE AWARENESS, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL ACTION TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WATERSHED EDUCATION; CITIZEN SCIENCE; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; NATURAL HISTORY; CULTURAL HISTORY; AND, AGRICULTURE, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. WE REACH OVER 35,000 SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS AND 55,000-65,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS OFFERED AT OUR STATE-WIDE NATURE CENTERS, PRESERVES AND FARM.
Expenses $2,156,058 · Revenue $939,480
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PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. SINCE OUR INCEPTION, DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY HAS WORKED WITH LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES, PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS TO PROTECT OVER 120,000 ACRES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES OVER 500 ACRES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND DEED RESTRICTIONS. OUR CONSERVATION TEAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF DELAWARE'S NATURAL RECOURSES, HABITATS AND BIODIVERSITY. OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE THE PUBLIC WITH TOOLS TO TAKE ACTION ON PROTECTING AND PRESERVING IMPORTANT WATERSHEDS THROUGH EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP; TECHNICAL MONITORING; ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING CLEAN WATER; AS WELL AS GARDENING TO PROTECT CRITICAL HABITATS, CLEAN WATER, AND WILDLIFE THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT PROGRAM.
Expenses $1,214,356 · Grants $91,025 · Revenue $472,646
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LAND AND BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES NEARLY 2,000 ACRES IN DELAWARE AND SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. LAND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES INCLUDE THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BIODIVERSITY, AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. SURVEYS AND MONITORING OF THE LANDS WE MANAGE INCLUDING FLORA, FAUNA, WILDLIFE HABITAT (INCLUDING BIRDS, AN INDICATOR SPECIES); AS WELL AS SOIL AND WATER QUALITY. RESTORATION OF MEADOWS, WOODLANDS, AND FORESTS IS A HIGH PRIORITY. ANNUAL LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH SITE AND PRESERVE WE OWN, OPERATE, OR MANAGE.
Expenses $755,827
As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
-
Nicholle TaylorNICHOLLE TAYLOR
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Eric BrinsfieldERIC BRINSFIELD
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Fred GreenewaltFRED GREENEWALT
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Mary PeckMARY PECK
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dan BarbatoDAN BARBATO
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kevin DonnellyKEVIN DONNELLY
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dawn RittenhouseDAWN RITTENHOUSE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Adele McIntoshADELE MCINTOSH
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Suzanne SmithSUZANNE SMITH
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Marian YoungMARIAN YOUNG
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Brad Du PontBRAD DU PONT
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Margaretta FrederickMARGARETTA FREDERICK
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Rick StuckeyRICK STUCKEY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Andy WetherillANDY WETHERILL
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kristen AbessinioKRISTEN ABESSINIO
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Michael BardMICHAEL BARD
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Marcus HenryMARCUS HENRY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Doug NickelDOUG NICKEL
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Matthew AdyMATTHEW ADY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dana MonzoDANA MONZO
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Donna ShumpertDONNA SHUMPERT
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Tracy SurlesTRACY SURLES
VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jennifer AdkinsJENNIFER ADKINS
EXEC. DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $151,641
- From this org
- $135,816
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $15,825
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $135,816
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $4,620
- Nontaxable benefits
- $11,205
- Filer's total
- $151,641
-
Dennis WilliamsDENNIS WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE
- Total calculated
- $97,981
- From this org
- $97,142
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $839
- Hours/week
- 40
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
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SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND
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DELAWARE RESILIENCY HUB
$17,250
SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND
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CAPE SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSN
$8,700
SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND
-
$7,500
SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND
-
$7,500
SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND
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CITY LOVE AT BRANDYWINE CHURCH
$5,500
SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 3 September 2024
- IRS schema version
- 2023v5.1
- Source object
- 202402719349301420
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