EIN 39-1231819

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
84
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center conserves diverse habitats along Lake Michigan and facilitates meaningful experiences and environmental education for all. The 185 acres of forest, wetlands, prairie, ravines, bluffs, and shoreline serve as the foundation for our land conservation efforts and nature-based community programming. With programs catering to people of all ages and abilities, we serve over 26,000 children and adults each year through on-site and off-site programs including environmental education, summer camps, Nature art classes, among others.
Also known as...
Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center; Fosanc
Total revenues
$4,160,441
2022
Total expenses
$3,171,358
2022
Total assets
$7,101,387
2022
Num. employees
84
2022

Program areas at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Environmental education: the Center offers programs for people of all ages and abilities. We serve over 26,000 children and adults annually through on-site and off-site programs ranging from environmental education, summer camps, and Nature art classes, to our master naturalist course. The Center also offers programming for special needs individuals such as the visually impaired, young cancer survivors and older adults with memory challenges. In addition, we offer the most comprehensive raptor education program in the midwest, with 15 resident birds of prey; members of our permanent family who cannot be released back into the wild. Our feathered ambassadors reached nearly 60,000 people live and virtually during the year.
Land conservation: our 185 acres of forest, wetlands, prairie, ravines, bluffs, and shoreline are at the heart of our conservation activity and nature-based community programming. The land is our outdoor classroom and the foundation for our unique educational experiences. Guided by our comprehensive land management plan, our vision is to create a biologically and visually diverse 21st century landscape on this property, which is among the most ecologically important tracts of land in greater milwaukee. In 2022, our conservation staff and volunteer land stewards planted over 9,500 herbaceous plugs as part of the hardwood swamp restoration project and planted 15 honorary and memorial trees. The Center also added about 110 linear feet of wheelchair accessible boardwalk and completed construction of a 3,200 square foot equipment shelter.
Early childhood education: this program gives early learners (up to age six) access to nature-based experiences. Our award-winning Nature preschool, founded in 2003, was one of the first of its kind in the nation. Housed in the Center's gold leed certified building, our preschool is deeply committed to environmental education and active learning for all students. Through outreach programming, our early childhood programs provide the Nature preschool experience to students from the most economically challenged areas of milwaukee.

Grants made by Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterSupport of Charitable Activities$1,161,721

Who funds Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Sustaining Support$186,160
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Sustaining Support$186,160
Four-Four FoundationGeneral Exempt Purpose$25,000
...and 45 more grants received totalling $650,049

Personnel at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa TrostChief Financial Officer / Director of Finance and Administration$75,568
John SchaubVice President Governance / Director$0
Jane BellVice President Development / Vice President of Development$0
Helen BoomsmaExecutive Director$125,474
Shane DelsmanPresident / Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,294,352
Program services$1,154,597
Investment income and dividends$201,232
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$454,079
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$39,184
Net income from fundraising events$-31,502
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$42,847
Miscellaneous revenues$5,652
Total revenues$4,160,441

Form 990s for Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-03990View PDF
2021-062022-04-29990View PDF
2020-062021-04-27990View PDF
2019-062021-02-05990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Colorado Mountain ClubGolden, CO$2,941,644
Chattahoochee Nature CenterRoswell, GA$4,037,502
Heal The BaySanta Monica, CA$5,604,057
Land's SakeWeston, MA$2,602,179
IslandWoodBainbridge Island, WA$9,580,029
SoundWatersStamford, CT$5,964,857
Riveredge Nature CenterNewburg, WI$2,741,879
Wesselman Nature SocietyEvansville, IN$1,216,710
Green Valleys Association of Southeastern PennsylvaniaPottstown, PA$1,208,434
Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC)Oakland Gardens, NY$1,046,939
Data update history
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $186,160 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1111 E Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
schlitzaudubon.org/ 
Phone
(414) 352-2880
IRS details
EIN
39-1231819
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
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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