EIN 37-1389458

Ballard Family Nature Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Altamont
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Ballard Family Nature Center emphasizes natural communities and provides high-quality environmental education through visitor interpretation, educational displays, and restoration and management of natural communities. The center aims to provide facilities for a community nature center and supports educational and interpretive programs. It has served 35 public and private schools through field trips and classes. It is located in Altamont, IL.
Also known as...
Ballard Nature Center
Total revenues
$204,991
2023
Total expenses
$129,082
2023
Total assets
$2,286,316
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Ballard Family Nature Center

To provide facilities for a community Nature Center and support and operate educational and other Nature interpretative programs. The facility achieves this purpose to the general public, by serving 35 public and private schools through field trips, classes, displays, trails, and various other means. The Center provides approximately 20 sessions of 3-day kids camps, approximately 12 Family programs, and 5 adult programs a year. The trails are open every day of the year from dawn until dusk and the visitor Center is open from 8am - 4pm monday through friday with reduced hours on the weekend.

Who funds Ballard Family Nature Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Illinois Clean Energy Community FoundationStewardship of Ballard Nature Center$5,696
Niebrugge Cares FoundationGeneral Operations$3,000
Virginia C Koboldt Charitable TrustProgram/project Funds$2,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Ballard Family Nature Center

NameTitleCompensation
Chris NiebruggeBoard Member$0
Terry ProbstPresident$0
Karan GruelDirector$34,670
Lynn HiggsPresident$0
Joyce GreenDirector$9,829
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Ballard Family Nature Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$41,387
Program services$11,977
Investment income and dividends$47,564
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$15,469
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$64,596
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$23,998
Total revenues$204,991

Form 990s for Ballard Family Nature Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-28990View PDF
2022-122023-08-24990View PDF
2021-122022-08-29990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,696 from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Niebrugge Cares Foundation
October 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5253 E Us Hwy 40
Altamont, IL 62411
County
Effingham County, IL
Website URL
ballardnaturecenter.org/ 
Phone
(618) 483-6856
IRS details
EIN
37-1389458
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
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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