REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER

EIN: 581311080 501(c)(3) Environment

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$2,500,182
Total Expenses
$1,706,610
Total Assets
$7,694,937
Net Assets
$7,545,226
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MARK MCKNIGHT
Phone
4238211160
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 101% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $794K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $571,842 Revenue: $476,589

Public EducationWe create experiences that spark curiosity about the natural world. Each year, thousands of children experience our education programming either on our campus or in their classrooms...

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Public EducationWe create experiences that spark curiosity about the natural world. Each year, thousands of children experience our education programming either on our campus or in their classrooms thanks to our traveling animal ambassador team. Our educators focus on outreach to Hamilton County schools and dozens of schools across our region to introduce nature-based learning experiences, particularly for students who have limited access to these opportunities. Reflection Riding offers forest kindergarten and school on our campus, integrating academics with naturalist skills and outdoor exploration.

Program 2
Expenses: $394,865

Wildlife ConservationReflection Riding connects people with native wildlife to inspire a lifetime of nature-based values. Our wildlife team cares for non-releasable, native wildlife. We are a member...

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Wildlife ConservationReflection Riding connects people with native wildlife to inspire a lifetime of nature-based values. Our wildlife team cares for non-releasable, native wildlife. We are a member of the Red Wolf SAFE breeding program, helping to protect Red Wolves--the most endangered canid in the world--and increase the wild population.

Program 3
Expenses: $427,878

Land Conservation/Habitat RestorationReflection Riding actively manages a 300+ acre landscape to safeguard populations of imperiled plant and animal species. We advocate for native plant restoration...

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Land Conservation/Habitat RestorationReflection Riding actively manages a 300+ acre landscape to safeguard populations of imperiled plant and animal species. We advocate for native plant restoration through teaching, local government and agency partnerships, and native plant sales.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,524,168
Program Service Revenue $476,589
Investment Income $368,729
Other Revenue $130,696
TOTAL REVENUE $2,500,182

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $987,761
Fundraising Expenses $140,919
Program Expenses $1,394,585
Other Expenses $718,849
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,706,610

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,500,182 $1,246,073 +1.0%
Expenses $1,706,610 $1,440,406 +0.2%
Net Income $793,572 $-194,333 -5.1%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
40
Volunteers
500

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
$143,838
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ginger Birnbaum Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kirby Yost Vice-Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Charita Allen Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Vosskamp Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruthie Norton Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pablo Mazariegos Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daisy Maurya-Ballard Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Mingus MD Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Annette Allen Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Catanzaro Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerele Neeld Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Lopez Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark McKnight President 40.00
Officer
$140,348 $3,490 $143,838
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 $2,500,182 $1,706,610 $7,694,937 $793,572
2023 $1,246,073 $1,440,406 $6,631,589 $-194,333
2022 $1,170,361 $1,227,513 $6,276,709 $-57,152
2021 $3,142,380 $1,170,584 $7,725,224 $1,971,796
2020 $936,512 $1,053,239 $5,044,774 $-116,727
2019 $1,038,181 $836,539 $4,755,724 $201,642
2018 $828,226 $799,938 $4,303,937 $28,288
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