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Wesselman Park Nature Society Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.46M (2023)

Expenses
$907k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.82M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.84k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,461,448
Expenses
$906,895
Net Income
$1,554,553
Net Assets
$2,815,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,309,327
93.8%
Program Services $88,637
3.6%
Investment Income $17,954
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,912
0.1%
Net Fundraising $34,798
1.4%
Sales of Assets $528
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,292
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,208
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $474,349
52.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,818,044
Total Liabilities $2,837
Net Assets $2,815,207
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Z Garcia (Executive Director) $82,208 $0 $0
Ellen Topper (President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Ferrero (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Leonhardt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kim Wren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lafe Ranson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenn Duckworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Thieneman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Kieffner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jill Barrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Tucker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Alex Champagne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Dameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Griffin Nunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Kissel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,216,710
Expenses
$943,660
Net Income
$273,050
Net Assets
$1,207,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $978,118
80.4%
Program Services $103,956
8.5%
Investment Income $23,113
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,461
0.2%
Net Fundraising $58,702
4.8%
Sales of Assets -$5,271
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $55,631
4.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,185
7.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $361,966
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,209,855
Total Liabilities $2,055
Net Assets $1,207,800
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Z Garcia (Executive Director) $73,185 $0 $0
Ellen Topper (President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Ferrero (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Leonhardt (Vice President/Marketing & Develop) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Ryan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Zirkelbach (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lafe Ranson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Nichols (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Griffin Nunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Tucker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bianca Snyder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Dameron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$682,218
Expenses
$570,355
Net Income
$111,863
Net Assets
$1,045,442
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $489,147
71.7%
Program Services $118,826
17.4%
Investment Income $27,543
4.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,030
0.3%
Net Fundraising $23,610
3.5%
Sales of Assets $15,809
2.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,253
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $255,089
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,047,195
Total Liabilities $1,753
Net Assets $1,045,442
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Johnston Deem (Executive Director) $75,000 $0 $0
Ellen Topper (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Leonhardt (Vice President/Marketing & Develop) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Ryan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Zirkelbach (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Ferrero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lafe Ranson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Nichols (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Griffin Nunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tonya Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Daria Sevastianova (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Tucker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bianca Snyder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Dameron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$588,499
Expenses
$441,495
Net Income
$147,004
Net Assets
$900,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $501,786
85.3%
Program Services $82,052
13.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,311
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,350
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,212
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $901,886
Total Liabilities $1,442
Net Assets $900,444
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Johnston Deem (Executive Director) $69,212 $0 $0
Christine Theby (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Gilreath (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Drach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Zach Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Rickelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lafe Ranson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Wilis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandy Spainhoward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Topper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Moll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Nichols (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Fritz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Elgin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Leonhardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Griffin Nunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Zirklebach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Poag (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Short (Emeritus Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$500,663
Expenses
$520,902
Net Income
-$20,239
Net Assets
$698,676
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $327,399
65.4%
Program Services $162,492
32.5%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,284
1.9%
Sales of Assets $820
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $663
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,346
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $259,769
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $699,851
Total Liabilities $1,175
Net Assets $698,676

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$515,628
Expenses
$569,584
Net Income
-$53,956
Net Assets
$628,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $290,496
56.3%
Program Services $175,352
34.0%
Investment Income $26,813
5.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $800
0.2%
Net Fundraising $27,571
5.3%
Sales of Assets -$6,716
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,312
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,000
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $270,830
47.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $636,621
Total Liabilities $7,692
Net Assets $628,929

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$505,360
Expenses
$966,790
Net Income
-$461,430
Net Assets
$723,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,403
60.2%
Program Services $161,603
32.0%
Investment Income $27,333
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $913
0.2%
Net Fundraising $16,355
3.2%
Sales of Assets -$5,986
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $739
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $300,627
31.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $727,514
Total Liabilities $4,171
Net Assets $723,343

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$585,964
Expenses
$1,029,913
Net Income
-$443,949
Net Assets
$1,197,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $315,843
53.9%
Program Services $105,784
18.1%
Investment Income $925
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,239
0.6%
Net Fundraising $15,539
2.7%
Sales of Assets $19,914
3.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $124,720
21.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,000
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $239,008
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,207,186
Total Liabilities $9,546
Net Assets $1,197,640

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$443,998
Expenses
$659,413
Net Income
-$215,415
Net Assets
$1,609,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,463
36.6%
Program Services $77,479
17.5%
Investment Income $30,458
6.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,731
3.8%
Sales of Assets $48,416
10.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $108,451
24.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $271,928
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,614,538
Total Liabilities $5,057
Net Assets $1,609,481

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$816,059
Expenses
$678,179
Net Income
$137,880
Net Assets
$1,824,896
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $535,987
65.7%
Program Services $58,839
7.2%
Investment Income $33,833
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$576
Sales of Assets $49,188
6.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $138,788
17.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,692
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $193,593
28.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,829,974
Total Liabilities $5,078
Net Assets $1,824,896

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,018,286
Expenses
$425,171
Net Income
$593,115
Net Assets
$1,687,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $678,443
66.6%
Program Services $66,925
6.6%
Investment Income $34,274
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $100
0.0%
Net Fundraising $20,297
2.0%
Sales of Assets $50,880
5.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $167,367
16.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,615
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,158
39.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,689,983
Total Liabilities $2,967
Net Assets $1,687,016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$633,003
Expenses
$501,796
Net Income
$131,207
Net Assets
$1,093,901
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,136
45.0%
Program Services $67,119
10.6%
Investment Income $31,283
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,404
4.0%
Sales of Assets $38,463
6.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $185,598
29.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $170,092
33.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,099,624
Total Liabilities $5,723
Net Assets $1,093,901

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$465,524
Expenses
$391,256
Net Income
$74,268
Net Assets
$962,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $186,138
40.0%
Program Services $64,848
13.9%
Investment Income $24,167
5.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,255
3.9%
Sales of Assets $54,234
11.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $117,882
25.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,000
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,593
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $968,472
Total Liabilities $5,778
Net Assets $962,694

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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