THE CATERPILLAR LAB

EIN: 473436568 501(c)(3) Education

MARLBOROUGH, NH

Total Revenue
$307,480
Total Expenses
$346,996
Total Assets
$192,819
Net Assets
$192,819
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
DIANA BAILEY
Phone
6038765057
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE CATERPILLAR LAB, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $307K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $347K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO FOSTER GREATER APPRECIATION AND CARE FOR THE COMPLEXITY AND BEAUTY OF OUR LOCAL NATURAL HISTORY THROUGH LIVE CATERPILLAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RESEARCH INITIATIVES, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND FILM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $199,953 Revenue: $78,000

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: 41 PUBLIC EVENTS RANGED FROM 1/2 DAY PROGRAMS TO WEEK-LONG RESIDENCIES. 56 TOTAL DAYS OF PROGRAMMING. 15,000 PEOPLE REACHED DIRECTLY. AUDIENCES INCLUDED BOTH RURAL AND URBAN...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: 41 PUBLIC EVENTS RANGED FROM 1/2 DAY PROGRAMS TO WEEK-LONG RESIDENCIES. 56 TOTAL DAYS OF PROGRAMMING. 15,000 PEOPLE REACHED DIRECTLY. AUDIENCES INCLUDED BOTH RURAL AND URBAN POPULATIONS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. OUTREACH PRESENTED OVER 200 SPECIES OF NATIVE CATERPILLAR AND INCLUDED ONE-ON-ONE STAFF INTERACTIONS, HANDS ON EXPERIENCES, MICROSCOPE PRESENTATIONS, AND FREE EXPLORATION. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL OUTREACH, VIRTUAL OUTREACH IS PERFORMED THROUGH IMAGE, VIDEO, AND ARTICLE POSTING TO FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM AUDIENCES (FACEBOOK 75,000 FOLLOWERS; INSTAGRAM 18,000 FOLLOWERS).

Program 2
Expenses: $57,130

FREE OPEN HOURS AT THE CATERPILLAR LAB: 46 FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOURS WERE PROVIDED AT THE CATERPILLAR LAB'S MARLBOROUGH NH FACILITY. 600 PEOPLE ATTENDED INCLUDING AREA LOCALS, PASSER-BYS, AND PEOPLE...

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FREE OPEN HOURS AT THE CATERPILLAR LAB: 46 FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOURS WERE PROVIDED AT THE CATERPILLAR LAB'S MARLBOROUGH NH FACILITY. 600 PEOPLE ATTENDED INCLUDING AREA LOCALS, PASSER-BYS, AND PEOPLE TRAVELING FROM OUT OF THE AREA. VISITORS RECEIVE TOURS AND EXPERIENCES WITH DOZENS OF NATIVE INSECTS. VISITORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR LAB ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LIVE ANIMAL CARE, NATURAL HISTORY ART, RESEARCH, AND FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY.

Program 3
Expenses: $28,565 Revenue: $2,175

CONSULTING, TRAINING, FILM ASSISTANCE: CONSULTING PROVIDED THROUGH EMAIL AND PHONE CONVERSATIONS FOR VARIOUS OUTSIDE-OF-ORGANIZATION RESEARCH AND MUSEUM EXHIBIT PROJECTS, INCLUDING WORK WITH...

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CONSULTING, TRAINING, FILM ASSISTANCE: CONSULTING PROVIDED THROUGH EMAIL AND PHONE CONVERSATIONS FOR VARIOUS OUTSIDE-OF-ORGANIZATION RESEARCH AND MUSEUM EXHIBIT PROJECTS, INCLUDING WORK WITH UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER NON-PROFITS. FILMING CONSULTING AND ASSISTANCE GIVEN FOR MAJOR NATURAL HISTORY DOCUMENTARY ON CATERPILLARS AND MONARCH BUTTERFLIES FOR TEN DAYS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,469
Program Service Revenue $80,175
Investment Income $496
Other Revenue $20,340
TOTAL REVENUE $307,480

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $256,516
Fundraising Expenses $20,520
Program Expenses $285,648
Other Expenses $90,480
TOTAL EXPENSES $346,996

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $307,480 $369,884 -0.2%
Expenses $346,996 $296,497 +0.2%
Net Income $-39,516 $73,387 -1.5%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
8
Volunteers
N/A

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
$55,650
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANA BAILEY PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BODWELL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY CORNELIUS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUISE REDDI FORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT JAFFE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD MESSING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVALON OWENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAOMI PIERCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY THOMASHOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL JAFFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$55,650 $0 $55,650
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 $307,480 $346,996 $192,819 $-39,516
2024 $369,884 $296,497 $232,335 $73,387
2023 $222,261 $271,985 $158,948 $-49,724
2022 $271,991 $251,713 $208,672 $20,278
2021 $239,114 $172,592 $188,394 $66,522
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