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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 371% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.2M, a strong 78% operating margin.
BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER EDUCATES INDIVIDUALS TO BE ENGAGED, RESILIENT, AND CURIOUS; CONSERVES A NATURAL AREA IN THE CITY; FURTHERS EQUITY IN OUTDOOR ACCESS; AND NURTURES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS.
BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365 DAYS A YEAR FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET. IN 2023, OVER 90,000 VISITORS CAME TO BLUFF LAKE TO ENJOY A FEW MOMENTS OF SOLACE AND CONNECTION TO...
BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365 DAYS A YEAR FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET. IN 2023, OVER 90,000 VISITORS CAME TO BLUFF LAKE TO ENJOY A FEW MOMENTS OF SOLACE AND CONNECTION TO NATURE, GO FOR A RUN, OR TO ENJOY AN AFTERNOON EXPLORING WITH THEIR FAMILY. THANKS TO THE OUTDOOR LOCATION, BLUFF LAKE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES AT THE SAME LEVEL AS PRE-PANDEMIC AND PROVED WHAT AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE IS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. OVER 6,000 AREA ECE-12TH GRADE STUDENTS EITHER VISITED BLUFF LAKE OR PARTICIPATED IN VIRTUAL STEM BASED FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, OVER 80% OF THESE STUDENTS FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS (OVER 50% FREE/REDUCED LUNCH) AND COME FOR FREE THANKS TO GRANT FUNDING AND DONATIONS. ON FIELD TRIPS STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT HABITATS, WATER QUALITY, AND MORE. IN 2023, BLUFF LAKE ALSO HOSTED 10 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP FOR CAMPERS AGED 5-15, PROVIDING OVER 100 FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP SPOTS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDED MONTHLY FAMILY DAYS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS BOO ON THE BLUFF, AND GUIDED WALKS (BIRD WALKS, MINDFULNESS WALKS, ETC.). BLUFF LAKE ALSO HOSTS AN ONSITE FOREST SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES THAT IS FREE FOR THE FAMILIES, THANKS TO STATE AND GRANT FUNDING. EACH YEAR BLUFF LAKE WORKS WITH HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS (INCLUDING SCOUTS, CORPORATE GROUPS, FAMILIES, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) DOING SITE PROJECTS AND FACILITATING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE EXPERIENCES LISTED ABOVE WE MANAGE OUR WILDLIFE REFUGE, PRESERVING AND RESTORING OUR 123-ACRE SITE WHICH HAS PRAIRIE, WETLAND, AND RIPARIAN HABITATS. YEARLY ONGOING PROJECTS...
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE EXPERIENCES LISTED ABOVE WE MANAGE OUR WILDLIFE REFUGE, PRESERVING AND RESTORING OUR 123-ACRE SITE WHICH HAS PRAIRIE, WETLAND, AND RIPARIAN HABITATS. YEARLY ONGOING PROJECTS INCLUDE TRAIL RESTORATION, WILDLIFE STUDIES, INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL, TREE PLANTING, SEEDING DISTURBED AREAS, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF FENCING, SITE SECURITY AND SIGNAGE, AND MORE.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4,090,838 | $868,347 | +3.7% |
| Expenses | $918,387 | $673,849 | +0.4% |
| Net Income | $3,172,451 | $194,498 | +15.3% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL HUTCHENS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 |
Officer
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$76,322 | $6,887 | $83,209 |
| JARED LUNER | PRESIDENT | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HEBERT | VICE PRESIDE | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE GALLI | TREASURER | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA DICKINSON | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA LANDERS | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA PERA | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LUNDT | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE ROBB-DAVIS | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN HARWIN | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM LOPEZ | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISABEL TOVAR | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GABI MAYS | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LOMMELE | MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $4,090,838 | $918,387 | $10,887,487 | $3,172,451 |
| 2022 | $868,347 | $673,849 | $7,715,800 | $194,498 |
| 2021 | $700,010 | $510,621 | $7,620,385 | $189,389 |
| 2020 | $1,525,549 | $418,390 | $7,344,018 | $1,107,159 |
| 2019 | $424,046 | $381,555 | $6,214,659 | $42,491 |
| 2018 | $279,453 | $334,326 | $6,175,205 | $-54,873 |
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