FONTENELLE FOREST

EIN: 476026109 501(c)(3)

BELLEVUE, NE

Total Revenue
$3,509,921
Total Expenses
$3,051,777
Total Assets
$20,958,267
Net Assets
$19,982,717
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1913
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
TYLER IRVINE
Phone
4027313140
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FONTENELLE FOREST, founded in 1913, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.1M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY THE QUIET WILD OF NATURE. WE WANT TO INSPIRE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $591,627 Revenue: $112,743

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - FONTENELLE FOREST'S EDUCATIONAL AND NATURE-RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. OVER 11,685 CHILDREN AND...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - FONTENELLE FOREST'S EDUCATIONAL AND NATURE-RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. OVER 11,685 CHILDREN AND ADULTS TOOK PART IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN 2024 INCLUDING SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS. TRAVELING PROGRAMS BRING HANDS-ON, NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WHILE FIELD-TRIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE BOTH AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT ON-SITE AT FONTENELLE FOREST. SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE TIED INTO THE STATE'S NATURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $621,270 Revenue: $2,420

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION - FONTENELLE FOREST IS ONE OF NEBRASKA'S OLDEST CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE NATURE CENTERS IN THE NATION. THE FOREST ENCOMPASSES OVER...

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NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION - FONTENELLE FOREST IS ONE OF NEBRASKA'S OLDEST CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE NATURE CENTERS IN THE NATION. THE FOREST ENCOMPASSES OVER 2,100 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE, WETLANDS, AND NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SITES ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER IN TWO LOCATIONS. AS STEWARDS OF THE LAND, FONTENELLE IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF OUR LOCAL HABITATS PROVIDING VALUABLE GREEN SPACE FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. FONTENELLE IS ENGAGED IN RESTORING OAK WOODLAND PROPERTY, STUDYING AND TREATING INVASIVE PLANTS, ENHANCING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR BORDERS, AND CREATING PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO HIGHLIGHT THE BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINING

Program 3
Expenses: $448,728 Revenue: $369,245

NATURE CENTERS - FOR OVER A CENTURY, FONTENELLE FOREST HAS PROVIDED A PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND TO EXPERIENCE THE WILD OF NATURE. FONTENELLE FOREST STAFF AND...

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NATURE CENTERS - FOR OVER A CENTURY, FONTENELLE FOREST HAS PROVIDED A PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND TO EXPERIENCE THE WILD OF NATURE. FONTENELLE FOREST STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE MEMBERS, VISITORS AND GUESTS THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PROPERTIES. FONTENELLE FOREST NATURE CENTER IN BELLEVUE AND NEALE WOODS NATURE RESERVE IN OMAHA PROVIDE PLACES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO EXPLORE THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS, A MILE-LONG ACCESSIBLE BOARDWALK AND 24 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,072,356
Program Service Revenue $459,551
Investment Income $825,256
Other Revenue $152,758
TOTAL REVENUE $3,509,921

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,692,941
Fundraising Expenses $325,949
Program Expenses $2,062,393
Other Expenses $1,358,836
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,051,777

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,509,921 $5,010,364 -0.3%
Expenses $3,051,777 $2,964,178 +0.0%
Net Income $458,144 $2,046,186 -0.8%
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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
52
Volunteers
298

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
6
$212,084
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HASSAN SHALLA PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTNI REDDING SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH GRIGER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BOLT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS BRAGG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT FERGUSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON MULLEN O'KEEFE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT HARDEBECK PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HENDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH GUDEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANEL KAUFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY MCGILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI KLEINSCHMIT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD RYNASKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC ROUMPH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY TURKLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED UHE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WELLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA BORDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY MCCAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER IRVINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$133,900 $381 $134,281
DAWN JENSEN DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN THRU JUNE 24 40.00
Officer
$55,611 $942 $56,553
DAWN WILSON DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN AS OF JULY 24 40.00
Officer
$21,202 $48 $21,250
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 $3,509,921 $3,051,777 $20,958,267 $458,144
2023 $5,010,364 $2,964,178 $19,424,113 $2,046,186
2022 $3,131,915 $2,789,850 $16,384,836 $342,065
2021 $3,401,483 $2,438,213 $17,818,631 $963,270
2020 $2,257,940 $2,469,044 $16,228,818 $-211,104
2019 $3,246,302 $2,581,359 $16,003,771 $664,943
2018 $2,854,489 $2,566,352 $14,269,953 $288,137
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