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EIN 20-0739420

Blandford Nature Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
City
Grand Rapids
State
Michigan
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
Blandford Nature Center utilizes 264 acres of land and the surrounding wildlife to educate and engage our community on environmental awareness, our heritage, and our connection to natural systems. The center offers educational programming focused on ecology, biology and geography for children and families in the greater west Michigan area.
Total revenues
$2,433,886
2023
Total expenses
$2,074,628
2023
Total assets
$18,235,323
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Blandford Nature Center

Blandford Nature Center provides educational programming to children and families in the greater west Michigan area with an emphasis on ecology, biology and geography.

Who funds Blandford Nature Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGeneral Operating Support$189,235
MeijerCapital Campaign$100,000
The Brookby Foundation"second Nature Campaign" - the Highlands$75,000
...and 30 more grants received totalling $884,849

Personnel at Blandford Nature Center

NameTitleCompensation
Steve WilsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer BrownChief Operating Officer
Jaime DobsonDirector of Finance and Human Resources
Jess BittingDirector of Development and Communications / Special Projects Manager
Kate KlempDirector of Development
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for Blandford Nature Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,781,911
Program services$610,752
Investment income and dividends$200,510
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-25,496
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-144,556
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$10,765
Total revenues$2,433,886

Form 990s for Blandford Nature Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-10-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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National Environmental Education and Training FoundationWashington, DC$3,787,260
EarthCorpsSeattle, WA$3,139,716
Data update history
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Hansen Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $189,235 from Grand Rapids Community Foundation
December 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1715 Hillburn NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
blandfordnaturecenter.org/ 
Phone
(616) 735-6240
IRS details
EIN
20-0739420
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
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
Independent
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