IRVINE NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID DARDIS

Phone

4437389200

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

IRVINE NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER INC, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.4M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

WE ALL THRIVE OUTDOORS. WE ENCOURAGE LIFELONG ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AND GREEN LIVING. AT IRVINE, WE INSPIRE PEOPLE TO EXPLORE, RESPECT AND PROTECT NATURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $450,847 Revenue: $360,096

NATURE PRESCHOOL: THE MISSION OF THE NATURE PRESCHOOL AT IRVINE IS TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH NATURE-BASED INQUIRY, CREATIVE ARTS, AND OUTDOOR...

NATURE PRESCHOOL: THE MISSION OF THE NATURE PRESCHOOL AT IRVINE IS TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH NATURE-BASED INQUIRY, CREATIVE ARTS, AND OUTDOOR EXPLORATION IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A LASTING APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR "CLASSROOM" IS IRVINE'S ENTIRE 211-ACRE CAMPUS, INCLUDING FORESTS AND MEADOWS, A 60-ACRE RESTORATION OF STREAMS AND WETLANDS, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM, WOODLAND GARDEN, 8 MILES OF TRAILS, AND OTHER FEATURES. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD USING A CHILD-CENTERED EMERGENT CURRICULUM THAT FACILITATES THE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD. IRVINE ALSO OFFERS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 4-6 YEARS OF AGE AND FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS USING THE SAME NURTURING, NATURE-BASED APPROACH.

Program 2

Expenses: $108,578 Revenue: $93,116

SCHOOL PROGRAMS: IRVINE OFFERS A VARIETY OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL AUDIENCES. ALL PROGRAMS ARE ALIGNED WITH BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND MSDE LEARNING...

SCHOOL PROGRAMS: IRVINE OFFERS A VARIETY OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL AUDIENCES. ALL PROGRAMS ARE ALIGNED WITH BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND MSDE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS. FIELD TRIPS BRING STUDENTS TO IRVINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION THAT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF OUR 211-ACRE CAMPUS. ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SMALL-GROUP ACTIVITIES IN WHICH STUDENTS LEARN TO MAKE OBSERVATIONS, COLLECT DATA, COMPARE AND CLASSIFY DATA, AND DRAW CONCLUSIONS. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO IRVINE, OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTO THE CLASSROOM. IRVINE'S NATURALISTS TEACH CURRICULUM-ALIGNED LESSONS USING WORK STATIONS, SMALL GROUPS, AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS. ECO-EXPLORERS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, NATURE-BASED CRAFTS, AND ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AFTER THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS.

Program 3

Expenses: $189,300 Revenue: $274,133

SUMMER NATURE CAMPS: SUMMER CAMPS AT IRVINE OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DISGUISED AS FUN! WE OFFER AGE-APPROPRIATE, WEEK-LONG CAMP SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FOR CHILDREN 2-12 YEARS OF AGE...

SUMMER NATURE CAMPS: SUMMER CAMPS AT IRVINE OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DISGUISED AS FUN! WE OFFER AGE-APPROPRIATE, WEEK-LONG CAMP SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FOR CHILDREN 2-12 YEARS OF AGE. YOUNGER CHILDREN MAY PARTICIPATE IN TRAIL WALKS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, PUPPET SHOWS, AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS, WHILE OLDER CHILDREN MAY GO ON OFFSITE EXCURSIONS, CAMP OUT UNDER THE STARS, PARTICIPATE IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS, OR EXPLORE NATURE-BASED ART, SCIENCE, FARMING, AND FORAGING. NO TWO SEASONS ARE ALIKE, WITH NEW THEMES, ACTIVITIES, AND ADVENTURES OFFERED EVERY YEAR. RECENT TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED SPLASH ZONE, NATURALLY CREATIVE, SUMMER SAFARI, TINY CHEFS, AND WAYS OF WILDLIFE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OR NATURALISTS, AND THE CAMP IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE SO PARENTS KNOW THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN GOOD HANDS.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,382,230

Program Service Revenue $1,012,900

Investment Income $466,211

Other Revenue $-35,740

TOTAL REVENUE $3,825,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,971,850

Fundraising Expenses $346,500

Program Expenses $2,987,879

Other Expenses $1,472,655

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,444,505

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,825,601	$4,893,876	-0.2%
Expenses	$3,444,505	$3,066,404	+0.1%
Net Income	$381,096	$1,827,472	-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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

884

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

$96,383

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AMY JEAN BOEBEL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THEODORE W BAUER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT TRAVERS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NETTIE WASHBURN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA CHIASERA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK NORRIS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEXIE MILLS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEAH MADDOX	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA H LEVINSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN W GUINEE III	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK FINNEY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY W HOLT JR	VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE REYNOLDS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEOFFREY L ADAMS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK DUDEK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA M KREVOR	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID O DARDIS	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN J SINGER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNIE LEWIS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA L SMITH	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MACK MCGEE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
W BROOKS PATERNOTTE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$96,383	$0	$96,383

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	$3,825,601	$3,444,505	$16,426,485	$381,096
2024	$4,893,876	$3,066,404	$15,942,447	$1,827,472
2023	$3,086,261	$2,829,535	$13,673,916	$256,726
2022	$2,372,790	$2,448,047	$12,990,382	$-75,257
2021	$2,497,681	$1,823,255	$13,723,706	$674,426
2020	$2,315,467	$2,147,185	$12,261,423	$168,282
2019	$2,335,261	$2,212,455	$12,022,334	$122,806