2024-09-27T12:14:17-07:00 2023-12-31 922053187 Blad & Hezlep LLC 1832 Independence Sq Atlanta GA 30338 990 2023-01-01 582009823 DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER INC DUNW 7703943322 PO BOX 88070 ATLANTA GA 30356 NANCY A LONGACRE Executive Dir. 2024-09-27 true true ADAM HEZLEP P03216230 7705127600 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z NANCY A LONGACRE PO BOX 88070 ATLANTA GA 30356 1447987 false X www.dunwoodynature.org X 1990 GA Dunwoody Nature Center inspires the love of nature and cultivates environmental understanding and stewardship 22 22 56 1751 0 257809 529716 641205 697319 1272 46824 85553 97735 985839 1371594 0 0 632871 712337 0 159803 319617 408848 952488 1121185 33351 250409 2336965 2639693 78732 131051 2258233 2508642 X Inspires the love of nature and cultivates environmental understanding and stewardship by: (1)Conserving and enhancing Dunwoody Park (2)Educating children, families and adults of all ages about the natural world and our place in it(3)Motivating environmental awareness and responsible action. false false 449076 396199 Environmental Education - At the Dunwoody Nature Center, we feature 22 acres and four distinct habitats that allow children to explore nature in a structured environment. By combining play and learning, children are able to grow and develop at their own pace and better understand how they are a part of the natural world. In 2023, the Nature Center served thousands of children through our popular nature camps. 264715 233547 Other Activities - In addition to our well regarded childrens and family programming, we developed more innovative adult programming during 2023 including health and wellness programs, beekeeping, book clubs and classes focused on the natural world. Our facility rental program continues to be an important part of our income. Adult & Community ProgramsWe offer an expanding program of classes and nature-based gatherings which seek to enhance the education, enjoyment and wellbeing of all participants. These include beekeeping, gardening, plein air painting, fitness and more. Birthday PartiesVia various nature themes, children play games and hike the trails of the Nature Center. Childrens ProgramsWe seek to develop citizen-scientists through programs such as Backyard Scientists (for home schooled children) and, for our very youngest constituents, Mommy & Me Classes. Health & Wellness We offer yoga, tai chi, sound baths, forest bathing, bird walks, corporate team building and more throughout our 22 acres which includes an old growth forest. 48152 42482 Festivals - Over the course of two days we hosted the Butterfly Experience with over 3,000 participating. Timed tickets were sold which enabled visitors to enter one of three butterfly tents and enjoy a unique encounter with these lovely creatures. Also included were educational programs, crafts and activities, concessions and live music. 28440 25091 790383 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 56 true false false false false false true false false 0 false false false false false false false X 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X NANCY LONGACRE 7703943322 5343 ROBERTS ROAD ATLANTA GA 30356 NANCY A LONGACRE Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 105750 0 5850 RUSTOM MANEKSHA President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOANNIE DWOSKIN 1ST VICE PRES 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GEORGE MARKLEY 2ND VICE PRES 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT WITTENSTEIN Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHLEEN SMITH Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JANY BROWN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA HARVEY Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 RIMAS KAPESKAS Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Kasowski Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW KROGE Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN LYNN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 PIPPIN LYNN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMY MCMORROW Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MILLS Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATT NICHOLSON Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEN NOUROLLAHI Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN STALZER Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRYAN STILLWAGON Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 TABITHA REGAN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAY WEBER Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 NATACHA VAL-GONZALEZ Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 DORIE WIRTZ Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 105750 5850 1 false false false 0 110441 320249 99026 529716 CAMPS 712190 396199 396199 FESTIVALS 712190 42482 42482 FIELD TRIPS 712190 18858 18858 OTHER ACTIVITIES 712190 90190 90190 RENTAL INCOME-FACILITY 712190 143357 143357 6233 6233 697319 46824 46824 0 0 0 0 174128 76393 97735 97735 0 0 0 1371594 697319 144559 0 0 0 0 100473 74514 10217 15742 0 514259 381388 52297 80574 0 41836 31027 4254 6555 55769 41360 5671 8738 0 0 19270 19270 0 0 0 105141 25747 61322 18072 16105 11703 2286 2116 38166 24311 4929 8926 9712 7310 1232 1170 0 52923 42317 4145 6461 440 355 79 6 0 0 0 0 53403 52222 456 725 12345 9209 1926 1210 SUPPLIES 58287 58287 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS 25071 23723 520 828 OTHER 16432 5700 2287 8445 Postage and Shipping 1553 1210 108 235 0 1121185 790383 170999 159803 1020900 566678 121296 852920 46250 31250 0 0 0 6678 2800 0 4288 5424 1320173 314629 1058947 1005544 2099 0 0 0 78606 172978 2336965 2639693 46241 90194 32491 40857 78732 131051 X 1876319 2204933 381914 303709 2258233 2508642 2336965 2639693 250409 X false true X true false X 472269 316063 401038 257809 529716 1976895 471037 335444 551808 641205 697319 2696813 105708 52601 104589 148755 174128 585781 0 27000 27000 27000 27000 27000 135000 1076014 731108 1084435 1074769 1428163 5394489 60985 45404 29576 25227 3795 164987 93406 7866 14149 21773 500 137694 154391 53270 43725 47000 4295 302681 5091808 3664 576 714 1272 46824 53050 0 3664 576 714 1272 46824 53050 0 0 1079678 731684 1085149 1076041 1474987 5447539 0.93470 0.92420 0.00970 0.00150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1283994 283275 1000719 36179 31354 4825 1005544 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 172978 172978 X 1511067 139473 139473 1371594 1371594 1260658 139473 139473 1121185 1121185 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there are no known items which would result in a material accrual related to where the Organization has federal or state attributable tax positions. Generally, a taxing authority has three years to examine a tax return from the later of the filing date or extended due date. false MONARCHS & MARGARITAS 145867 145867 60769 BEER FESTIVAL 26453 26453 13686 172320 172320 74455 74455 97865 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Scout Programs - helped troops earn patches, badge, try-its, and awards with many programs and service opportunities. All of our programs are designed to meet scouting requirements as outlined in project handbooks. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Other Activities - In addition to our well regarded childrens and family programming, we developed more innovative adult programming during 2023 including health and wellness programs, beekeeping, book clubs and classes focused on the natural world. Our facility rental program continues to be an important part of our income. Adult & Community ProgramsWe offer an expanding program of classes and nature-based gatherings which seek to enhance the education, enjoyment and wellbeing of all participants. These include beekeeping, gardening, plein air painting, fitness and more. Birthday PartiesVia various nature themes, children play games and hike the trails of the Nature Center. Childrens ProgramsWe seek to develop citizen-scientists through programs such as Backyard Scientists (for home schooled children) and, for our very youngest constituents, Mommy & Me Classes. Health & Wellness We offer yoga, tai chi, sound baths, forest bathing, bird walks, corporate team building and more throughout our 22 acres which includes an old growth forest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of the Form 990 is circulated to members of the board of directors prior to being filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c New board members are required to sign off on the conflict of interest policy. Any potential conflicts of interest are brought to the attention of the full board of directors prior to engaging in any contract or financial transactions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The salary of the Executive Director was determined by the board based on the following critical factors: through the process of a formal annual review with the board President, the performance of the ED is evaluated against management objectives including membership, programing and development, and using salary comparative data from the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and human resource organization PayScale. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 These documents are on file for public review in the office on 5343 Roberts Road.