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 environmental issues. In 2023 we protected 270 acres by easement and 309 acres through an acquisition of a preserve bringing our total acres protected to over 10,000.
Educational programs: we served 842 students through our summer eco camp, 65 children in our Nature preschool and over 13,000 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 | | 2024-11-02 |
| Allison Mackley | Vice President for Education | | 2024-11-02 |
| Kimberly J Murphy | President | $181,760 | 2024-09-25 |
| Regan Moll-Dohm | Director of Communications | | 2024-11-02 |
| Anne Muvdi | Nature Preschool Director and E Camp Director | | 2024-11-02 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Berks Nature
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $5,769,285 | $5,762,351 | 0.1% |
| Program services | $542,092 | $442,073 | 22.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $63,480 | $46,046 | 37.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $-65,720 | $-47,592 | -38.1% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $241,580 | $75,393 | 220.4% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $9,259 | $9,556 | -3.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $47,543 | $27,331 | 74% |
| Total revenues | $6,607,519 | $6,315,158 | 4.6% |
Organizations like Berks Nature
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Land Stewardship Project | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $3,820,174 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center (KNC) | 501(c)(3) | Kalamazoo, MI | $3,847,238 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) | 501(c)(3) | Queensbury, NY | $5,418,438 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Edgecomb, ME | $2,820,623 |
| The Piedmont Environmental Council | 501(c)(3) | Warrenton, VA | $6,492,630 |
| Scenic Hudson | 501(c)(3) | Poughkeepsie, NY | $22,778,173 |
| Maine Huts & Trails | 501(c)(3) | Kingfield, ME | $1,821,500 |
| LandPaths | 501(c)(3) | Santa Rosa, CA | $3,117,948 |
| Earthplace | 501(c)(3) | Westport, CT | $6,150,801 |
| Delaware Nature Society | 501(c)(3) | Hockessin, DE | $4,909,855 |
Data update history
November 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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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