THE CENTER FOR HUMANS AND NATURE

EIN: 431978884 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

LIBERTYVILLE, IL

Total Revenue
$1,566,689
Total Expenses
$1,256,991
Total Assets
$10,472,348
Net Assets
$10,422,454
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DR BROOKE HECHT
Phone
8473677330
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE CENTER FOR HUMANS AND NATURE, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $310K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

TO EXPLORE AND PROMOTE HUMAN RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO NATURE-THE WHOLE COMMUNITY OF LIFE. THE CENTER IS HOME TO A PRESS AND FARM THAT EXPLORE IN-DEPTH AND DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN IN AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $952,903
Program Service Revenue $95,581
Investment Income $518,205
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,566,689

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $67,692
Salaries & Benefits $781,718
Fundraising Expenses $66,462
Program Expenses $897,228
Other Expenses $407,581
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,256,991

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,566,689 $1,725,572 -0.1%
Expenses $1,256,991 $1,197,450 +0.0%
Net Income $309,698 $528,122 -0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
10
Volunteers
15

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
3
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GERALD W ADELMANN MPHIL VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD MILLER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA ANTONATOS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CEARA DONNELLEY JD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE BERLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TEGAN DONNELLEY BA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM ELLIMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES LANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN ROWLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOIS VITT SALE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ORRIN WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE HECHT PHD PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$161,149 $0 $161,149
GAVIN VAN HORN PHD EXEC EDITOR, HUMANS & NATURE PRESS BOOKS 40.00
Highest
$102,753 $0 $102,753
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
2024 $1,566,689 $1,256,991 $10,472,348 $309,698
2023 $1,725,572 $1,197,450 $9,819,323 $528,122
2022 $1,107,489 $966,996 $8,241,165 $140,493
2021 $1,296,865 $1,144,305 $9,956,278 $152,560
2020 $1,409,852 $956,423 $9,103,488 $453,429
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