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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
$265k (2022)

Expenses
$216k (2022)

Total Assets
$221k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$9.62k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$265,033
Expenses
$215,921
Net Income
$49,112
Net Assets
$211,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,652
25.9%
Program Services $81,916
30.9%
Investment Income -$574
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $95,477
36.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $19,562
7.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $136,020
63.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,464
Total Liabilities $9,617
Net Assets $211,847
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pee Jay Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Cusick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Miriam Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Elliott (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amira Hamed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kemp (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Keuper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Mathews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Mellor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greenlee Naughton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vesna Plakanis (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Proffit (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Rosolina (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Sykes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tesar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Troutman (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Zebroski (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$232,433
Expenses
$192,204
Net Income
$40,229
Net Assets
$162,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,941
40.4%
Program Services $62,947
27.1%
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $62,485
26.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,006
5.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,825
57.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,194
Total Liabilities $2,459
Net Assets $162,735
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pee Jay Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Botts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Elliot (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amira Hamed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kemp (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Keuper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vesna Plakanis (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Proffit (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Rosolina (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Sykes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tesar (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Zebroski (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,246
Expenses
$163,348
Net Income
$55,898
Net Assets
$122,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,066
48.8%
Program Services $60,000
27.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,353
14.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,827
9.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,000
41.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,800
22.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,386
Total Liabilities $2,000
Net Assets $122,386
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tanner Jessel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Elliot (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Botts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pee Jay Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Keuper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kemp (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Zebroski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Proffit (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vesna Plakanis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Rosalina (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tesar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$181,355
Expenses
$148,590
Net Income
$32,765
Net Assets
$66,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,192
29.3%
Program Services $65,465
36.1%
Investment Income $187
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,496
26.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,015
8.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
43.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,900
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,676
Total Liabilities $2,188
Net Assets $66,488
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tanner Jessel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Voyles (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Botts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Crim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cookson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Julie Elliot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kemp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Carroll (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Qi Fu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Proffit (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vesna Plakanis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Rosalina (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tesar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,612
Expenses
$149,902
Net Income
-$12,290
Net Assets
$23,229
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,606
29.5%
Program Services $58,217
42.3%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,777
17.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,010
10.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
43.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,367
14.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,827
Total Liabilities $5,598
Net Assets $23,229
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tanner Jessel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Voyles (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Botts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Crim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cookson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Julie Elliot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kemp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Carroll (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Qi Fu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Proffit (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vesna Plakanis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Rosalina (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tesar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$165,472
Expenses
$146,006
Net Income
$19,466
Net Assets
$35,519
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,361
49.2%
Program Services $54,319
32.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,565
14.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,227
3.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
44.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,434
13.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,485
Total Liabilities $2,966
Net Assets $35,519
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tanner Jessel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Austin Gunter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven Bohleber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Olwen Claiborne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cookson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chris Fleming (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kemp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Carroll (Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Kuhn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Proffit (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ragan Schriver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Voyles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annette Winston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$127,157
Expenses
$136,312
Net Income
-$9,155
Net Assets
$16,053
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,928
80.2%
Program Services $17,521
13.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,410
6.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$702
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
47.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,500
14.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,525
Total Liabilities $2,472
Net Assets $16,053
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tanner Jessel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Bohleber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olwen Claiborne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cookson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Fleming (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslee Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Carroll (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Phil Francis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Logan Coykendall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael L Mckinney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Iris Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rb Summitt Ii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Parr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Kuebbing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean O'connell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moria Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$155,793
Expenses
$135,736
Net Income
$20,057
Net Assets
$25,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,369
54.2%
Program Services $35,848
23.0%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,068
14.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,496
8.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,917
44.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,860
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,599
Total Liabilities $2,392
Net Assets $25,207
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tanner Jessel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Bohleber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia B Cox (Honorary Director) $0 $0 $0
W Michael Dennis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Kuebbing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslee Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Langdon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Logan Coykendall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael L Mckinney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Poston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter White (Honorary Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Parr (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rb Summitt Ii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Macnair (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Frank Harris (Honorary Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Minkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean O'connell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moria Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$95,396
Expenses
$127,807
Net Income
-$32,411
Net Assets
$5,150
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,516
36.2%
Program Services $39,315
41.2%
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,373
17.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,168
5.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,000
45.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,876
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,557
Total Liabilities $2,407
Net Assets $5,150
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslee Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Bohleber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia B Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
W Michael Dennis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sara Kuebbing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Holsclaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Logan Coykendall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Langdon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Minkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dora Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lee Poston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moria Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Parr (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rb Summitt Ii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tw Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Macnair (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$117,541
Expenses
$152,549
Net Income
-$35,008
Net Assets
$37,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,130
55.4%
Program Services $34,642
29.5%
Investment Income $129
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,865
10.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,775
4.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,000
38.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,876
16.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,927
Total Liabilities $2,366
Net Assets $37,561
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslee Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Bohleber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia B Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
W Michael Dennis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sara Kuebbing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Holsclaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Logan Coykendall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Langdon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Minkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dora Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lee Poston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moria Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Parr (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rb Summitt Ii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Rochelle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$176,416
Expenses
$145,610
Net Income
$30,806
Net Assets
$72,569
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,143
59.6%
Program Services $43,838
24.8%
Investment Income $208
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,003
11.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,214
3.5%
Other Revenue $10
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,488
41.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,388
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,140
Total Liabilities $2,571
Net Assets $72,569

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$64,908
Expenses
$153,403
Net Income
-$88,495
Net Assets
$42,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,261
51.2%
Program Services $12,465
19.2%
Investment Income $646
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,893
13.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,093
10.9%
Other Revenue $2,550
3.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,000
37.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,037
22.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,423
Total Liabilities $1,977
Net Assets $42,446

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

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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