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EIN 35-2031658

Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
51
City
Chesterton
State
Indiana
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center promotes environmental education, fosters stewardship of natural resources, encourages sustainable development, and enhances quality of life. It facilitates hands-on learning experiences for elementary, middle and junior high school classes as part of a multi-discipline curriculum in an outdoor setting, providing an education in ecological and environmental concepts.
Total revenues
$1,497,835
2023
Total expenses
$1,579,991
2023
Total assets
$2,407,883
2023
Num. employees
51
2023

Program areas at Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center

Promotes elementary, middle and high school classes with a hands-on Learning experience in an outdoor setting as part of a multi-discipline curriculum. Provides an education in ecological and Environmental concepts.

Who funds Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Cleveland-Cliffs FoundationGeneral Support$100,000
Alphawood FoundationGeneral Operations$50,000
Legacy FoundationFurther Orgs Mission$34,299
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center

NameTitleCompensation
Heather HahnChief Operating Officer / Sullivan , Development and Marketing Director
Heather Hahn SullivanExecutive Director$84,399
Paula KatsahniasDevelopment Director
Michelle KruegerGrants and Strategy Director
Liz GreenwaldAdmissions Director
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$992,712
Program services$441,881
Investment income and dividends$28,069
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-49,967
Net income from fundraising events$85,140
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,497,835

Form 990s for Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-06-28990View PDF
2022-092023-04-18990View PDF
2021-092022-02-14990View PDF
2020-092021-05-26990View PDF
2019-092020-10-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Land's SakeWeston, MA$2,979,541
EarthplaceWestport, CT$6,150,801
Wesselman Nature SocietyEvansville, IN$2,461,448
Ecoaction ArlingtonArlington, VA$686,499
Heal The BaySanta Monica, CA$4,646,298
Riveredge Nature CenterNewburg, WI$2,096,260
Data update history
September 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Alphawood Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
700 Howe Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Porter County, IN
Website URL
duneslearningcenter.org/ 
Phone
(219) 395-9555
Facebook page
duneslearningcenter 
Twitter profile
@duneslearning 
IRS details
EIN
35-2031658
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
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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