FOUR WINDS NATURE INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 205139630 501(c)(3) Environment

CHITTENDEN, VT

Total Revenue
$276,942
Total Expenses
$275,850
Total Assets
$314,451
Net Assets
$251,943
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
Lisa Purcell
Phone
8023539440
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FOUR WINDS NATURE INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

Four Winds Nature Institute is a Vermont nonprofit organization advancing the understanding, appreciation and protection of the environment through community-based natural science education and research. Four Winds staff members are educators and scientists dedicated to helping children and adults gain the background knowledge and science skills needed to understand the world around them and the problem-solving and citizenship skills needed to protect it. Four Winds' programs strengthen communities by connection children, volunteers, teachers and families regularly with each other and with nearby nature. In choosing and developing programs, Four Winds is committed to those that address the following goals: (1) programs that increase people's knowledge of the natural world through direct observation, hands-on learning activities, and rich outdoor experiences; (2) programs that improve science literacy (content and skills) by encouraging people to explore their local environment; (3) pro

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $109,461 Revenue: $99,886

Four Winds Nature Program: regular monthly community-based natural science workshops for adult volunteers who then lead outdoor science lessons/explorations with classes of elementary schoolchildren...

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Four Winds Nature Program: regular monthly community-based natural science workshops for adult volunteers who then lead outdoor science lessons/explorations with classes of elementary schoolchildren across Vermont and in neighboring states. The Nature Program also provides place-based science learning resources for educators teaching remotely and for homeschooling families. The Nature Program is designed to give young children an understanding of and appreciation for the environment in their schoolyard and neighborhood. Curriculum development and curriculum revision for The Nature Program are included.

Program 2
Expenses: $74,408 Revenue: $9,050

Knee High Nature: multi-session professional development workshops and professional learning communities for childcare providers, early childhood educators, parents, and families, focused on...

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Knee High Nature: multi-session professional development workshops and professional learning communities for childcare providers, early childhood educators, parents, and families, focused on strategies for supporting nature-based play and learning in early childhood. These professional development series address risks and benefits of nature-based play, the adult role, immersive natural science in early childhood, age-appropriate investigation, creative and interactive nature play, and direct outdoor experiences. The family programming includes nature-play discussion groups for adults and story times with nature-based playgroups for families with young children.

Program 3
Expenses: $26,363

Teacher Professional Development: courses, multi-session workshops and content specialist support for K-12 educators to incorporate standards and inquiry-based natural science instruction, local...

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Teacher Professional Development: courses, multi-session workshops and content specialist support for K-12 educators to incorporate standards and inquiry-based natural science instruction, local outdoor exploration and discovery, and authentic place-based community service into their curriculum.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $161,467
Program Service Revenue $108,936
Investment Income $6,539
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $276,942

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $982
Salaries & Benefits $214,910
Fundraising Expenses $5,503
Program Expenses $227,234
Other Expenses $59,958
TOTAL EXPENSES $275,850

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $276,942 $285,418 0.0%
Expenses $275,850 $306,982 -0.1%
Net Income $1,092 $-21,564 -1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
15
Volunteers
730

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
5
$105,971
Total Directors
7
$39,508
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lisa Purcell Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$65,160 $1,303 $66,463
Deborah Parella Business Mgr & Treasurer 11.00
Officer Director
$25,479 $510 $25,989
Emily Pals TNP Coordinator & Secretary 2.25
Officer Director
$13,254 $265 $13,519
Lorrie Byrom President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Edwin Johnson Past Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dana Hudson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Maslan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Henderson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $276,942 $275,850 $314,451 $1,092
2024 $285,418 $306,982 $291,391 $-21,564
2023 $276,972 $281,612 $318,539 $-4,640
2022 $325,554 $273,341 $343,567 $52,213
2021 $262,066 $188,964 $359,470 $73,102
2021 $262,066 $188,964 $359,470 $73,102
2020 $297,121 $282,154 $225,796 $14,967
2019 $279,283 $303,394 $208,441 $-24,111
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