RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE COALITION INC

EIN: 630733391 501(c)(3)

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$1,403,085
Total Expenses
$1,220,582
Total Assets
$4,993,927
Net Assets
$4,829,711
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
CARLEE SANFORD
Phone
2058338264
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE COALITION INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PRESERVE AND CARE FOR RUFFNER MOUNTAIN AS A SANCTUARY FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, NATIVE PLANTS, AND ANIMALS. WE PROMOTE EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, HABITAT RESTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A NATURE PRESERVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,004,582 Revenue: $297,343

SITUATED LESS THAN 8 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, NEAR APPALACHIA'S SOUTHERNMOST BORDER, RUFFNER MOUNTAIN COMPRISES 1,038 ACRES OF PROTECTED HABITAT THAT HAS BEEN FREE AND OPEN TO THE...

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SITUATED LESS THAN 8 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, NEAR APPALACHIA'S SOUTHERNMOST BORDER, RUFFNER MOUNTAIN COMPRISES 1,038 ACRES OF PROTECTED HABITAT THAT HAS BEEN FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR OVER 40 YEARS. HOME TO HUNDREDS OF SPECIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS WITH SEVERAL AREAS OF DISTINCT, HIGH BIODIVERSITY, THIS ABUNDANT FOREST PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROTECTING THE AIR FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA, AND IS THE HEADWATERS FOR THE VILLAGE CREEK AND SHADES CREEK WATERSHEDS. OUR PROGRAMS FOSTER CLEAR AWARENESS AND CONCERN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN TO IDENTIFY, PREVENT, AND SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS THAT WILL NOT ONLY ENHANCE HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE SPECIES, BUT ALSO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,091,434
Program Service Revenue $295,002
Investment Income $14,308
Other Revenue $2,341
TOTAL REVENUE $1,403,085

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $756,966
Fundraising Expenses $77,326
Program Expenses $1,004,582
Other Expenses $463,616
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,220,582

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,403,085 $873,660 +0.6%
Expenses $1,220,582 $972,718 +0.3%
Net Income $182,503 $-99,058 -2.8%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
16
Volunteers
250

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
4
$119,777
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HUNTER WALLS CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELVA TATE VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY DOWDEY SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS DEVINE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM FORSEE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY HOLLINGSWORTH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYLON MIKULA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MILLEDGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY RAUWORTH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHANIEL RUTLEDGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERIC SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA A FINDLEY VALENTIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLEE SANFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$116,327 $3,450 $119,777
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,403,085 $1,220,582 $4,993,927 $182,503
2022 $873,660 $972,718 $4,818,948 $-99,058
2021 $1,101,152 $795,830 $4,926,246 $305,322
2020 $674,949 $717,435 $4,719,059 $-42,486
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