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Highlands Center For Natural History

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
$909k (2023)

Expenses
$931k (2023)

Total Assets
$3.51M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$132k (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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$908,644
Expenses
$930,573
Net Income
-$21,929
Net Assets
$3,377,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $614,327
67.6%
Program Services $140,785
15.5%
Investment Income $13,375
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $19,010
2.1%
Net Fundraising $82,699
9.1%
Sales of Assets $12,562
1.4%
Net Inventory Sales $22,706
2.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,975
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $412,330
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,509,658
Total Liabilities $132,124
Net Assets $3,377,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Irvine (Executive Director) $80,941 $0 $8,034
Norm Meier (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mary Krzysik (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tim Jordheim (Finance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lee Atonna (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann Baugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anne Temte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Mira (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Neal Sneller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Catlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Huff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Stutey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Basar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$866,054
Expenses
$874,775
Net Income
-$8,721
Net Assets
$3,353,771
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $590,331
68.2%
Program Services $120,423
13.9%
Investment Income $15,566
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,034
1.5%
Net Fundraising $75,185
8.7%
Sales of Assets $23,557
2.7%
Net Inventory Sales $27,958
3.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,975
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $379,874
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,477,655
Total Liabilities $123,884
Net Assets $3,353,771
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Irvine (Executive Director) $77,539 $0 $8,034
Lee Atona (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bacci (Board Member (Thru 12/21)) $0 $0 $0
Tim Jordheim (Finance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ann Baugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Catlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maurine Wise (Board Member (Thru 8/21)) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kryzsik (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Norm Meier (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Mira (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Percy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Neal Sneller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Stewart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$712,204
Expenses
$833,780
Net Income
-$121,576
Net Assets
$3,435,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $531,122
74.6%
Program Services $72,807
10.2%
Investment Income $6,928
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $103,818
14.6%
Sales of Assets -$11,461
Net Inventory Sales $1,132
0.2%
Other Revenue $7,858
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,699
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $377,041
45.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,552,055
Total Liabilities $116,888
Net Assets $3,435,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Irvine (Executive Direc) $75,905 $0 $0
Mary Ann Mira (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lesley Alward (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Haberlin Wise (Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Krzysik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lee Atonna (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pam Catlin (Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Baugh (Member) $0 $0 $0
Norm Meier (President) $0 $0 $0
Neal Sneller (Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Percy (Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bacci (Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Williams (Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Stewart (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$766,554
Expenses
$797,444
Net Income
-$30,890
Net Assets
$3,414,153
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $592,123
77.2%
Program Services $71,670
9.3%
Investment Income $16,803
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $60,446
7.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,066
2.6%
Other Revenue $5,446
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,476
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $342,975
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,539,452
Total Liabilities $125,299
Net Assets $3,414,153
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Irvine (Executive Direc) $68,289 $0 $0
Nancy Maurer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lesley Alward (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Janet Humphrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Krzysik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lee Atonna (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Padgett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Baugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Meier (President) $0 $0 $0
Neal Sneller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Percy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bacci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Zimmer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$804,343
Expenses
$754,990
Net Income
$49,353
Net Assets
$3,459,138
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $574,090
71.4%
Program Services $94,199
11.7%
Investment Income $16,460
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $75,992
9.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $24,807
3.1%
Other Revenue $18,795
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,971
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $308,278
40.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,489,383
Total Liabilities $30,245
Net Assets $3,459,138
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Irvine (Executive Direc) $73,944 $0 $0
Nancy Maurer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lesley Alward (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Janet Humphrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Krzysik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Faith Roelofs (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Padgett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Putscheogl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Meier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neal Sneller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Genereaux (Treasurer/Pres) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bacci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$869,739
Expenses
$723,323
Net Income
$146,416
Net Assets
$3,505,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $666,886
76.7%
Program Services $98,346
11.3%
Investment Income $15,016
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $56,143
6.5%
Sales of Assets -$1,400
Net Inventory Sales $23,983
2.8%
Other Revenue $10,765
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,478
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $304,298
42.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,543,798
Total Liabilities $38,357
Net Assets $3,505,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Irvine (Executive Direc) $72,390 $0 $0
Nancy Maurer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesley Alward (President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Gessner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Krzysik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Faith Roelofs (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Padgett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Putscheogl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toby York (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Laura Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Genereaux (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bacci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maurine Wise (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$795,402
Expenses
$579,015
Net Income
$216,387
Net Assets
$3,383,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $567,750
71.4%
Program Services $80,693
10.1%
Investment Income $69,844
8.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $51,229
6.4%
Sales of Assets -$209
Net Inventory Sales $16,142
2.0%
Other Revenue $9,953
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,750
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $255,058
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,411,804
Total Liabilities $28,578
Net Assets $3,383,226

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$840,859
Expenses
$616,555
Net Income
$224,304
Net Assets
$3,166,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $668,676
79.5%
Program Services $120,526
14.3%
Investment Income -$12,718
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $54,196
6.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,179
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,705
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,675
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,190,229
Total Liabilities $23,390
Net Assets $3,166,839

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$704,903
Expenses
$565,992
Net Income
$138,911
Net Assets
$2,934,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $532,098
75.5%
Program Services $110,835
15.7%
Investment Income $14,152
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $36,555
5.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,263
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,868
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $182,572
32.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,965,206
Total Liabilities $30,224
Net Assets $2,934,982

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$720,354
Expenses
$494,184
Net Income
$226,170
Net Assets
$2,796,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $506,453
70.3%
Program Services $105,927
14.7%
Investment Income $54,101
7.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,203
6.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,670
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,709
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $166,461
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,834,305
Total Liabilities $38,234
Net Assets $2,796,071

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$510,390
Expenses
$495,722
Net Income
$14,668
Net Assets
$2,569,901
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $325,808
63.8%
Program Services $105,399
20.7%
Investment Income $31,879
6.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $42,388
8.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,916
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,860
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $165,530
33.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,608,179
Total Liabilities $38,278
Net Assets $2,569,901

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,440
Expenses
$477,319
Net Income
-$22,879
Net Assets
$2,555,233
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $301,347
66.3%
Program Services $111,187
24.5%
Investment Income -$4,424
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,243
9.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,087
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,557
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $165,643
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,602,692
Total Liabilities $47,459
Net Assets $2,555,233

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$455,032
Expenses
$460,262
Net Income
-$5,230
Net Assets
$2,578,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,519
62.3%
Program Services $109,137
24.0%
Investment Income $24,463
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $34,668
7.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,245
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,978
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,201
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,620,203
Total Liabilities $42,091
Net Assets $2,578,112

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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.
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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