DUNGENESS RIVER NATURE CENTER

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DUNGENESS RIVER NATURE CENTER, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $660K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $6.9M represent 125 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT, AND STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. THE RIVER CENTER SUPPORTS ITS MISSION BY PRESENTING A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $172,419

Maintenance and staffing of the interpretive center and park: The Center returned to normal operations in 2023 with an expanded main building and a new adjacent classroom for lectures and childrens programs. The facilities are part of the Railroad Bridge Park which features the historic Railroad Bridge that spans the Dungeness River. The Nature Center capital improvements along with the river watershed enhancements, an expanded parking lot, and a new entrance increased the attraction and interest for the offered exhibits and programs.In 2023, there were almost 334,000 crossings of the bridge at the Center. The Centers main building houses an exhibit room with interactive dioramas, videos, visual instruments, and taxidermy wildlife exhibits. These provide a hands-on education experience on the history, ecology, and inhabitants of the Dungeness watershed. The Center was host to over 33,000 walkthrough visitors in 2023.

Program 2

Expenses: $72,297 Revenue: $12,168

Classes and education programs: Staff and volunteers conduct a wide variety of educational programs and presentations for members and guests ranging from weekly bird walks, art classes, photography presentations, and Tai Chi classes to lectures on cultural influences, diversity, and local flora and fauna.The Center hosted 140 different education programs attended by almost 5000 members and guests. The Center also hosted 81 different school education programs for almost 1600 students including school field trips to the Center and class visits. New for 2023 was a popular robotics class attended by 128 students.

Program 3

Expenses: $44,337 Revenue: $69,846

Festivals: In association with the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, the River Center hosts an annual Bird Fest event. This 3 day event brings visitors to the Olympic Peninsula and, along with many from the local community, they attend and participate in lectures, bird watching cruises, tribal facility and totem pole tours, instructor-led hikes, etc. The festival had 445 registered participants for the various classes and cruises and all events were sold out. Additionally, the Center hosts an annual Dungeness River Festival that showcases area talent and expertise and how they each relate to the river stewardship.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $540,024

Program Service Revenue $19,563

Investment Income $70,820

Other Revenue $29,641

TOTAL REVENUE $660,048

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $351,442

Fundraising Expenses $133,124

Program Expenses $315,092

Other Expenses $289,677

TOTAL EXPENSES $641,119

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$660,048	$1,419,991	-0.5%
Expenses	$641,119	$525,099	+0.2%
Net Income	$18,929	$894,892	-1.0%

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

N/A

Volunteers

100

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEN WIERSEMA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED STEGE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY STROZYK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM MIX	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYN MUENCH	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY JENKINS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONIKA SPERKE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMMA BARRELL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT STEELQUIST	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRLEY ANDERSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LONI GRENINGER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIE GRAD	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TUTTIE PEETZ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEIL HARRINGTON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN SARGENT	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WANDA SCHNEIDER	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNETTE HANSON	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY STEICHEN	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH JENSEN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
ANNETTE NESSE	PRESIDENT	4.00		$0	$0	$0
CARL SIVER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
ROCHELLE BLANKENSHIP	TREASURER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
KENDRA DONELSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0

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	$660,048	$641,119	$6,893,055	$18,929
2022	$1,419,991	$525,099	$7,159,325	$894,892
2021	$3,079,372	$409,848	$6,120,796	$2,669,524
2020	$527,240	$377,043	$3,533,475	$150,197
2019	$776,071	$344,411	$3,325,022	$431,660
2018	$658,183	$328,925	$2,546,703	$329,258