Lake Katherine Nature Center and B… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Paul Kubik

Phone

7083611873

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $424K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $115K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is to connect people with nature.By engaging the public with Lake Katherine and applying current stewardship practices to this reclaimed land, we strive to create a place that invites human interaction with natural spaces through learning about nature, expanding knowledge of good ecological practices, and welcoming recreation and reflection.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $203,394

Educate and promote the general public awareness of the preserve and the environment. Increase general public participation in the development and maintenance of the preserve. This is accomplished...

Educate and promote the general public awareness of the preserve and the environment. Increase general public participation in the development and maintenance of the preserve. This is accomplished through the learning center and through a variety of seasonal festivals.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $104,821

Program Service Revenue $132,017

Investment Income $6,027

Other Revenue $180,767

TOTAL REVENUE $423,632

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $29,399

Fundraising Expenses $39,627

Program Expenses $203,394

Other Expenses $279,426

TOTAL EXPENSES $308,825

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$423,632	$440,469	0.0%
Expenses	$308,825	$385,134	-0.2%
Net Income	$114,807	$55,335	+1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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
Paul Kubik	Chairperson	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Moss Stetson	Vice-Chairperson	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Heafy	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MaryLee Lockwood	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Heather Begley	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Walter Benard	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Doherty	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Horvath	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeannine Kacmar	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe McCloskey	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel O'Reilly	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Polcaster	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diana Roscich	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Somali Tomzak	Director	5.00	Director	$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	$423,632	$308,825	$573,540	$114,807
2023	$440,469	$385,134	$520,950	$55,335
2022	$414,033	$330,779	$422,300	$83,254
2021	$331,756	$307,853	$334,058	$23,903
2020	$153,712	$146,999	$295,501	$6,713
2019	$329,149	$318,587	$289,049	$10,562
2018	$359,267	$309,037	$286,993	$50,230

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens