EIN 38-2461102

Outdoor Discovery Center (ODCMG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
110
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
ODCMG purpose is to connect people with nature through outdoor education for the benefit of wildlife and the conservation of the natural world.
Also known as...
ODC Network; Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway
Total revenues
$8,896,109
2022
Total expenses
$7,134,190
2022
Total assets
$19,699,091
2022
Num. employees
110
2022

Program areas at ODCMG

In 2000, a local nonprofit wildlife unlimited of allegan and ottawa counties formed a partnership with the ottawa area intermediate school district to create an Outdoor education Center that would serve the allegan and ottawa counties schools and community. This entity was the Outdoor Discovery Center (Odc). Nine years later, the Odc merged with the macatawa greenway partnership in an effort to leverage and expand their missions. That was the beginning of a significant growth period for the Odc. In the coming years, 9 additional business divisions were developed that drive our goals to redefine education, restore and conserve land and water, and to make our community the best place to live work, play and learn. Our breadth of services led to a name change to the Odc Network which serves as the parent organization that performs essential, mission specific work to drive community change, growth, and impact in conservation and education. The Odc Network mission is to advance Outdoor education and conservation. The Odc Network operates two greenway projects, a watershed clean-up initiative, three nature based preschools, two nature centers, multiple wildlife preserves, an eco-tour business, a land conservation and restoration business, and an educational consulting business. The following divisions have been established to facilitate the programs and projects of the Odc Network. Outdoor Discovery Center (Odc): the Odc provides educational opportunities to the west Michigan community to enhance the knowledge and understanding of our natural and cultural resources. The Odc is home to a variety of habitats, walking trails, live animal exhibits, and a wide array of educational facilities. The Odc is open free to the public 365 days a year. Macatawa river greenway (mrg): its mission is to protect and enhance natural lands, streams, and open spaces within the lake macatawa watershed for public enjoyment and the preservation of plant and wildlife habitat. Where appropriate, the mrg will create parks and open spaces for recreation, conservation, water quality improvement, and preservation. Odc explorer Network: it provides nature-based, small group eco-tour excursions with experienced travelers and naturalists from the Odc Network. The Odc explorer Network connects people with unique ecosystems and experiences aimed at building knowledge and understanding of the unique natural history and cultural history of the world. On average, the Odc explorer Network facilitates two eco-tour adventures each year. Odc early childhood: the Odc early childhood business line includes little hawks Discovery preschool, hatchlings child care, seedlings Discovery preschooll and dragonflies Discovery preschool.these are nature-based early childhood programs that focus on connecting early learners to the outdoors. Nearly 400 children ages 0-5 attend these programs where they are provided a quality early childhood experience that prepares them to be active, independent learners who have knowledge of an an appreciation for the natural world and ensuring a healthier lifestyle. Project clarity (pc): the pc mission is to restore the water quality of lake macatawa and the macatawa watershed through a multi-phased approach focused on land restoration, best management practices, community education, and long-term sustainability. Over the past 4 years over 100 watershed restoration projects have been implemented in the macatawa watershed. Odc conservation services: its purpose is to provide land management and restoration services, invasive species management, and wildlife habitat and conservation improvement to public and private land owners in the kalamazoo and macatawa river watershed region. Currently Odc conservation services provide habitat management services to over 100 customers in west Michigan. Odc education Network: it provides a customized set of professional development and nature based education opportunities to help students, educators and education administrators create a personal relationship with their environment. Odc education Network has a team of education professionals that work with schools and organizations to build connections between the classroom and the Outdoor using project-based learning, environmental education, and customized experiences that build relevant, context and meaning into an educational experience. Currently there are 17 schools working with the Odc education Network to connect their classrooms, schools and students to the outdoors. Kalamazoo river greenway (krg): the mission is to protect and enhance natural lands, streams, and open spaces within the kalamazoo river watershed in allegan county for public enjoyment and the preservation of plant and wildlife habitat. Where appropriate, the krg will create parks and open spaces for recreation, conservation, water quality improvements and preservation. Degraaf nature Center: owned by the city of holland, this 18 acre nature Center is located in the heart of the city. The contractual management of the Center was transitioned to the Odc Network with the goal of growing the impact and program opportunities offered at degraaf by the Odc Network staff. It serves as an urban nature education site, expanding our ability to more people. Nature-rich community: the newest of the Odc business divisions, nature- rich is an initiative that was developed to promote a systems-based sustainability program to advance not only Odc Network's internal sustainability efforts, but also to promote sustainability through the community.

Who funds Outdoor Discovery Center (ODCMG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of the Holland Zeeland AreaEvening With Odc Match$419,100
Frey FoundationChildren and Families$225,000
IffCost for Acquiring Equipment And/or Facilities Rehab Cost As Part of the Grant$173,288
...and 28 more grants received totalling $1,479,768

Personnel at ODCMG

NameTitleCompensation
Travis WilliamsChief Executive Officer$186,831
David NyitrayPresident and Chief Operating Officer$111,823
Jamie KrupkaChief of Interpretation
James KrupkaChief of Interim$111,823
Mike OostingVice President of Operations
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for ODCMG

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,362,418
Program services$2,656,393
Investment income and dividends$6,772
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,068
Net income from fundraising events$104,350
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$769,244
Total revenues$8,896,109

Form 990s for ODCMG

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-07-11990View PDF
2020-122021-07-07990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
2018-122019-12-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Crossroads Foundation
January 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $419,100 from Community Foundation of the Holland Zeeland Area
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
A-4214 56th St
Holland, MI 49423
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Ottawa County, MI
Website URL
outdoordiscovery.org/ 
Phone
(616) 393-9453
IRS details
EIN
38-2461102
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
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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