Program areas at Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association
The association operates the Borrego Desert Nature Center to provide desert information, sight-seeing information, wildflower information and other visitor services for approximately 25,000 people annually.
The Association provides more than 150 educational and interpretive programs about the desert for the public, provides environmental education for K-12 including curriculum development and instruction, and holds special events including the Annual Desert Lecture Series, the Borrego Desert Garden Tour, the Borrego Bird Festival, California History Weekend, and Borrego Dark Sky programs.
The Association provides informational handouts, original articles, and "The Sandpaper" newsletter. Over 15,000 copies published and distributed annually.
Who funds Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Betsy Knaak | Executive Director | $58,752 | 2023-07-24 |
| Marcy Yates | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jim Wilson | Chairperson | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jackie Spacek | Treasurer / Vice Chairman | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Terry Phillips | Secretary | $0 | 2015-12-31 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $225,071 | $270,707 | -16.9% |
| Program services | $49,142 | $30,531 | 61% |
| Investment income and dividends | $9,377 | $3,857 | 143.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-69,850 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $151,696 | $142,735 | 6.3% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $435,286 | $377,980 | 15.2% |
Organizations like Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Montana Natural History Center | 501(c)(3) | Missoula, MT | $1,221,330 |
| South Fork Natural History Society | 501(c)(3) | Bridgehampton, NY | $1,129,721 |
| Dunwoody Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $985,839 |
| Friends of the Domes | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $695,961 |
| The Common Acre | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $232,865 |
| Eastern Shore of Virginia Barrier Islands Center | 501(c)(3) | Machipongo, VA | $862,026 |
| South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | South Padre Island, TX | $1,091,853 |
| Rhode Island Natural History Survey | 501(c)(3) | Kingston, RI | $794,416 |
| Birdsong Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Thomasville, GA | $192,940 |
| Wylde Center | 501(c)(3) | Decatur, GA | $1,188,798 |
Data update history
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironmentHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 310
- Borrego Springs, CA 92004
- Metro area
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- County
- San Diego County, CA
- Website URL
- abdnha.org/Â
- Phone
- (760) 767-3052
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-7107105
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1971
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C60: Environmental Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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