Program areas at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Through on and off-site educational programs that include formal and informal teaching, the organization educates participants about Bird biology, wetland ecology, and other related fields of study. Sylvan Heights hosts approximately7, 000 students and teachers each year, with many other participants reached through various outreach programs.
Visitor services encompasses a mile long trail that displays over 2000 birds from around the world, most in continentally themed aviaries. The trail also has four observation areas in the parks wetlands. The areas of the trail with birds have signage about the various birds in a particular area, including identifying which birds are endangered or critically endangered. The wetlands areas have signage about the importance of wetlands, as well as information about birds and other animals found in wetlands. This also includes a gift shop that sells educational items and memberships to the Park.
Who funds Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Sylvan Heights Bird Park
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Michael Lubbock | Executive Director | $76,189 | 2023-06-30 |
| Brent Lubbock | Director of Operations and Development | | 2021-07-30 |
| Joann Josey | Administrative Manager | | 2021-07-30 |
| Tasha Tillery | Retail Manager | | 2021-07-30 |
| Ali Lubbock | Assistant Director and Membership Manager | | 2021-07-30 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Sylvan Heights Bird Park
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $896,378 | $719,312 | 24.6% |
| Program services | $495,502 | $449,761 | 10.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $5,610 | $69 | 8030.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $34,544 | $27,299 | 26.5% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-6,523 | $-5,106 | -27.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $36,733 | $39,678 | -7.4% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $222,579 | $198,406 | 12.2% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $11,694 | $13,218 | -11.5% |
| Total revenues | $1,696,517 | $1,442,637 | 17.6% |
Organizations like Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Sylvan Heights Bird Park
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | 501(c)(3) | Sanibel, FL | $5,673,228 |
| Southampton Township Wildfowl Association | 501(c)(3) | Quogue, NY | $827,457 |
| Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center | 501(c)(3) | West Yellowstone, MT | $3,740,712 |
| Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park | 501(c)(3) | Hanna City, IL | $4,467,034 |
| The Ark Antiques | 501(c)(3) | La Jolla, CA | $883,590 |
| Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch | 501(c)(3) | Pilot Point, TX | $699,250 |
| Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) | 501(c)(3) | Benezett, PA | $2,263,416 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Lake Ariel, PA | $1,507,068 |
| Pacific Wildlife Care | 501(c)(3) | Morro Bay, CA | $2,178,594 |
| The Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust | 501(c)(3) | Middletown, RI | $1,687,514 |
Data update history
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Puffin Foundation West August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Duke Energy Foundation August 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Wildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Drawer 368
- Scotland Neck, NC 27874
- County
- Halifax County, NC
- Website URL
- shwpark.com/Â
- Phone
- (252) 826-3186
- Facebook page
- SylvanHeightsWaterfowlÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 02-0774368
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2006
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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