Program areas at Berks Nature
To preserve farmlands, open spaces, wooded highlands and historical areas, as well as to educate the general public as to the importance of conservation and enviornmental issues. In 2022 we protected 643 acres by easement and acquisition bringing our total acres protected to over 10,000.
Educational programs: we served 791 students through our summer eco camp, 56 children in our Nature preschool and over 8,000 students and visitors who came to the Nature place to learn about the environment, conservation, watershed science and to connect with Nature.
Who funds Berks Nature
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Berks Nature
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tami J. Shimp | Vice President Development and Community Relations | | 2021-08-24 |
| Kimberly J Murphy | President | $175,054 | 2023-09-25 |
| Anne Muvdi | Nature Preschool Director , E Camp Director | | 2021-08-24 |
| Dave Renninger | Education Specialist , E Camp Director | | 2021-02-24 |
| Timothy Fw Keeler | Corporate Secretary and Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Berks Nature
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $5,762,351 | $5,839,967 | -1.3% |
| Program services | $442,073 | $396,923 | 11.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $46,046 | $29,470 | 56.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $-47,592 | $744 | -6496.8% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $75,393 | $731,580 | -89.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $9,556 | $2,619 | 264.9% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $27,331 | $40,667 | -32.8% |
| Total revenues | $6,315,158 | $7,041,970 | -10.3% |
Organizations like Berks Nature
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Land Stewardship Project | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $3,400,549 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center (KNC) | 501(c)(3) | Kalamazoo, MI | $4,640,817 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) | 501(c)(3) | Queensbury, NY | $4,923,579 |
| The Piedmont Environmental Council | 501(c)(3) | Warrenton, VA | $6,588,230 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Edgecomb, ME | $2,280,236 |
| The Wilderness Center | 501(c)(3) | Wilmot, OH | $2,338,688 |
| Earthplace | 501(c)(3) | Westport, CT | $3,825,424 |
| Irvine Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Owings Mills, MD | $2,372,790 |
| Hawaii Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $2,642,285 |
| Delaware Nature Society | 501(c)(3) | Hockessin, DE | $3,637,027 |
Data update history
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 575 Saint Bernardine St
- Reading, PA 19607
- Metro area
- Reading, PA
- County
- Berks County, PA
- Website URL
- berksnature.org/Â
- Phone
- (610) 372-4992
- Facebook page
- berks-county-conservancyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-1966295
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1974
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C60: Environmental Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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