EIN 31-6057978

Cincinnati Nature Center (CNC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
185
State
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Cincinnati Nature Center is the largest member-supported nature center in the country. It provides the community with a unique and valuable education resource for innovative, nature-based learning opportunities in a variety of formats.
Total revenues
$3,494,738
2022
Total expenses
$6,161,783
2022
Total assets
$40,951,746
2022
Num. employees
185
2022

Program areas at CNC

Just minutes away from the downtown urban core, Cincinnati Nature Center offers visitors spectacular experiences in Nature among more than 1,800 acres of forests, fields, streams and ponds. With twenty miles of award-winning trails on two picturesque properties, the Nature Center provides something for people of all ages during all seasons. From enchanting spring wildflowers to the dazzling colors of autumn, the ever-changing beauty of Nature attracts nearly 300,000 guests each year. Cincinnati Nature Center provides the community with a valuable education resource for innovative, nature-based learning opportunities in a variety of formats. A Nature preschool, school field trips, family and adult seasonal programs, summer camps, teacher retreats, in-school programs and volunteer classes all help connect people to Nature. Additionally, the Nature Center offers magnificent settings and facility rentals for weddings, family gatherings and corporate events.

Who funds Cincinnati Nature Center (CNC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Landen Family FoundationThe Cincinnati Nature Center Is Seeking A $600,000 Grant (Distributed Over 4 Years) for A Two-Pronged Project That Includes the Installation of Utilities Infrastructure (Water, Sewage, and Electric) and the Incorporation of A Facility at Long Branch Farm & Trails. These Additions Will Provide the Physical Resources Needed To Expand Our Native Plant Propagation Program, Support the Restoration of Our Regions Native Plants, and Help Generate Income That Supports Our Mission.$150,000
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationGeneral Purpose$129,881
The Frances R Luther Charitable TrustProject/program Support$100,000
...and 41 more grants received totalling $986,389

Personnel at CNC

NameTitleCompensation
Marjorie C AndersonVice President - Governance$0
Sarah EvansVice President - Stewardship$0
William FryVice President - Development$0
Meri JohnsonVice President - Education$0
Scott AaronVice President - Engagement$0
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for CNC

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,984,439
Program services$1,295,757
Investment income and dividends$208,630
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-94,643
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-339,775
Net income from fundraising events$18,060
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$145,489
Miscellaneous revenues$-723,219
Total revenues$3,494,738

Form 990s for CNC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK)Queensbury, NY$4,923,579
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC)Mystic, CT$1,298,396
EarthplaceWestport, CT$3,825,424
Midcoast ConservancyEdgecomb, ME$2,280,236
The Watershed InstitutePennington, NJ$5,202,568
Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature CenterWest Saint Paul, MN$5,013,942
Irvine Nature CenterOwings Mills, MD$2,372,790
Land Stewardship ProjectMinneapolis, MN$3,400,549
Teatown Lake ReservationOssining, NY$5,646,781
Data update history
December 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Louis M Groen Foundation
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $23,000 from The Graham Edwin And Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 39 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Landen Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsConservation easementFundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4949 Tealtown Rd
Milford, OH 45150
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Clermont County, OH
Website URL
cincynature.org/ 
Phone
(513) 831-1711
Facebook page
CincinnatiNatureCenter 
IRS details
EIN
31-6057978
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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