OWL'S HILL NATURE SANCTUARY

EIN: 020781338 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

BRENTWOOD, TN

Total Revenue
$2,367,948
Total Expenses
$549,447
Total Assets
$6,031,603
Net Assets
$5,979,018
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
SANDRA OBODZINSKI
Phone
6153704672
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

OWL'S HILL NATURE SANCTUARY, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 329% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.8M, a strong 77% operating margin.

Mission

MISSION/WORK: TO PROVIDE A PROTECTED SANCTUARY FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS WHILE CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE IN WAYS THAT INSPIRE EXPLORATION AND LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

CAMP PROGRAMSSPRING BREAK CAMP AND SUMMER CAMPS (11 WEEKS OF PROGRAMMING) PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 216 CHILDREN AGE 5-12 TO DEVELOP NEW FRIENDSHIPS, EXPLORE NATURE, LEARN ABOUT THE FLORA AND FAUNA...

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CAMP PROGRAMSSPRING BREAK CAMP AND SUMMER CAMPS (11 WEEKS OF PROGRAMMING) PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 216 CHILDREN AGE 5-12 TO DEVELOP NEW FRIENDSHIPS, EXPLORE NATURE, LEARN ABOUT THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF OWL'S HILL, DEVELOP SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN SCREEN-FREE ACTIVITIES FOR BODY AND MIND. THE CHILDREN COLLECTIVELY SPENT 6,500+ HOURS OUTDOORS, CONNECTING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND EACH OTHER. OHNS EDUCATORS AND GUEST EXPERTS PRESENTED 300+ HOURS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMING WHILE DAY CAMPERS EXPLORED THE OPEN SPACE AT OWL'S HILL. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED HIKING, LIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS, CRAFTS, FREE PLAY, UNSTRUCTURED LEARNING, AND HABITAT EXPLORATION.

Program 2

PUBLIC PROGRAMS: TOTAL VISITATION 10,6412,743 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TOOK PART IN EDUCATOR-LED PROGRAMS2,985 VISITORS HIKED AND EXPLORED OWL'S HILL ON THEIR OWN4,126 CHILDREN ENGAGED IN OUTDOOR LEARNING...

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PUBLIC PROGRAMS: TOTAL VISITATION 10,6412,743 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TOOK PART IN EDUCATOR-LED PROGRAMS2,985 VISITORS HIKED AND EXPLORED OWL'S HILL ON THEIR OWN4,126 CHILDREN ENGAGED IN OUTDOOR LEARNING SUCH AS OUR KNEE HIGH NATURALISTS, SCOUT PROGRAMS, CAMPS AND MORE344 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 4,000 HOURS TO PROPERTY PROJECTS, INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL, TRAIL UPKEEP, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT30 ADULTS COMPLETED THE 10-MONTH TENNESSEE NATURALIST PROGRAM

Program 3

SCHOOL PROGRAMSOWL'S HILL EDUCATORS IGNITED CURIOSITY FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR 4,126 TENNESSEE SCHOOLCHILDREN THROUGH NATURE-BASED SCHOOL PROGRAMMING HOSTED AT OWL'S HILL ON PROPERTY AND...

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SCHOOL PROGRAMSOWL'S HILL EDUCATORS IGNITED CURIOSITY FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR 4,126 TENNESSEE SCHOOLCHILDREN THROUGH NATURE-BASED SCHOOL PROGRAMMING HOSTED AT OWL'S HILL ON PROPERTY AND THROUGH SCHOOL OUTREACH VISITS. FOR THE SIXTH YEAR, OWL'S HILL WAS SELECTED AS A METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STEAM PARTNER REACHING 1,386 4TH GRADE STUDENTS AND 138 TEACHERS AT 22 SCHOOLS. STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT NATURE USING BIOFACTS, JOURNALING, AND A GUIDED HIKE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,010,378
Program Service Revenue $178,522
Investment Income $50,059
Other Revenue $128,989
TOTAL REVENUE $2,367,948

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $321,563
Fundraising Expenses $102,727
Program Expenses $383,813
Other Expenses $227,884
TOTAL EXPENSES $549,447

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,367,948 $551,700 +3.3%
Expenses $549,447 $472,974 +0.2%
Net Income $1,818,501 $78,726 +22.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
9
Volunteers
344

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$88,111
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BAIRD DIXON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY CORN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANE ANDERSEN BOARD CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE BYROM TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY LEVY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BERNSTEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN TISHLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW BELSANTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY VIOLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL KINGSBURY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL PRICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY OBODZINSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON BELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY STADNICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSS HELDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNI MORAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH SANDBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN DUVENHAGE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$88,111 $0 $88,111
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,367,948 $549,447 $6,031,603 $1,818,501
2024 $551,700 $472,974 $4,055,884 $78,726
2023 $571,974 $430,498 $3,721,437 $141,476
2022 $436,841 $404,626 $3,482,773 $32,215
2021 $506,842 $373,362 $3,705,575 $133,480
2020 $403,276 $355,006 $3,470,234 $48,270
2019 $287,394 $350,815 $3,305,562 $-63,421
2018 $467,762 $391,036 $3,382,251 $76,726
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