2026-09-21T13:38:44-05:00 2025-12-31 752147296 GOLLOB MORGAN PEDDY INC 1001 ESE LOOP 323 STE 300 TYLER TX 75701 990 2025-01-01 750974342 TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS TEXA 2144287476 3601 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD DALLAS TX 75210 RON NATINSKY EXECUTIVE DIR. 2144287476 2026-09-02 1 KEVIN CASHION P00246409 9035340088 2026-09-02 2025 RON NATINSKY 2183894 0 X WWW.TEXASDISCOVERYGARDENS.ORG X 1941 TX TO BE THE DESTINATION WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS DISCOVER AND LEARN TO SUSTAIN THE NATURAL WORLD. 11 11 39 946 49018 0 163565 336506 859665 812502 48390 9306 487414 865079 1559034 2023393 0 0 0 0 973686 1152746 0 0 106865 1199051 1005145 2172737 2157891 -613703 -134498 1196682 899109 495374 346528 701308 552581 X TO BE THE DESTINATION WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS DISCOVER AND LEARN TO SUSTAIN THE NATURAL WORLD. 0 0 1244983 896510 TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS IN NORTH TEXAS. IN 2025, MORE THAN 120,000 VISITORS EXPLORED ATTRACTIONS INCLUDING THE TWO-STORY BUTTERFLY HOUSE, WHICH FEATURES HUNDREDS OF EXOTIC BUTTERFLIES; INSECT EXHIBITS; A 450-GALLON AXOLOTL HABITAT; AND THE SNAKE AND REPTILE RESORT. THEY ALSO ENJOYED 7.5 ACRES OF GARDENS FEATURING NATIVE AND ADAPTED PLANTS. THE GARDENS, EXHIBITS, AND LIVING COLLECTIONS SERVE AS YEAR-ROUND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. THROUGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, CLASSES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND INFORMAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES, THESE LIVING SPACES HELP VISITORS BUILD PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF PLANTS, WILDLIFE, ECOSYSTEMS, AND CONSERVATION. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON SCIENCE PRINCIPLES THROUGH THE LENS OF POLLINATORS, ECOSYSTEMS, GARDENING, AND CONSERVATION. VISITORS ENGAGE IN SCIENCE ACTIVITIES SUITED FOR ALL AGES, NURTURING CURIOSITY AND A CONNECTION TO NATURE. TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS HOSTED MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENTS ON SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE HOMESCHOOL DAY, AFTER-SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCOUT PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, CLASSES, AND PROGRAMS FOR GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETATION THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY HELPS VISITORS LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES, POLLINATORS, INSECTS, REPTILES, PLANTS, HABITATS, AND CONSERVATION. ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, VISITORS MAY ALSO ENJOY THE GARDEN TRAINS, WHICH FEATURE MINIATURE REPLICAS OF HISTORIC TEXAS LANDMARKS, INCLUDING THE ALAMO. 1244983 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 39 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X NANCY NATINSKY 2144287476 3601 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD DALLAS TX 75210 GEORGE BAKER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BOSCO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE BOYD - CHAPMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANN W DYER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA STRANGE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS PSENCIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE ROBBERSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHAN ZAIDI TREASURER` 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NANCIE WAGNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RON NATINSKY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 178000 0 0 TERESA CHOATE EVENTS DIRECTOR 40.00 X 127492 0 0 305492 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 88554 247952 900 336506 ADMISSIONS 712130 763484 763484 CATERING COMMISSIONS 722320 49018 49018 812502 8931 8931 782236 47948 734288 734288 734288 375 0 375 375 375 1599 6920 -5321 -5321 220946 105633 115313 115313 OTHER INCOME 900099 20799 17713 3086 20799 2023393 896510 49018 741359 X 305492 189405 91648 24439 739630 458571 221889 59170 27340 16951 8202 2187 80284 49776 24084 6424 19863 19863 6523 6523 28657 28657 18644 18644 25110 25110 4133 4133 44589 40130 4459 45946 36757 9189 MAINTENANCE 212866 163907 48959 CREDIT LOSS 169382 169382 EDUCATION 130235 65118 65117 CONTRACT LABOR 101530 66652 23252 11626 197667 113962 80686 3019 2157891 1244983 806043 106865 412531 469345 73734 73734 153830 38253 38253 2139 22760 552399 257382 178386 295017 337809 0 1196682 899109 129934 139867 63400 73487 136911 133174 165129 0 495374 346528 X 701308 552581 701308 552581 1196682 899109 -134498 10781 -1601 -23409 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 697466 459782 419365 179402 336506 2092521 191062 184688 107734 289318 180705 953507 888528 644470 527099 468720 517211 3046028 3046028 332813 380410 352993 568647 9306 1644169 -5178 -3750 -8928 52140 5626 2807 35208 20999 116780 4798049 2010393 0.63480 0.64700 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 552399 257382 295017 295017 X 2373879 10781 341306 352087 2021792 1601 1601 2023393 2499197 341306 341306 2157891 0 2157891 PART X, LINE 2: GAAP REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURN AND RECOGNITION OF A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GIFT SHOP COGS 105,633. RENTAL EXPENSES 47,948. GALA EXPENSES 6,920. DONATED UTILITIES EXPENSE 180,805. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GIFT SHOP COGS 105,633. RENTAL EXPENSES 47,948. GALA EXPENSE 6,920. DONATED UTILTIES 180,805. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RON NATINSKY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 178000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 178000 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 RON NATINSKY IS MARRIED TO NANCY NATINSKY. APPROVED BY THE BOARD IN 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS SENT TO THE TREASURER/CHAIRMAN AND/OR THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. ANNUALLY, THE BOARD AND STAFF ARE TO DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SET BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST AND MAY ALSO BE FOUND ON GUIDE STAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE PUBLIC IS ALLOWED TO REVIEW THESE DOCUMENTS AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE ORGANIZATION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E BOTANICAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 67,354. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 67,354. BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 52,646. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,771. TOTAL EXPENSES 55,417. SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 16,501. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,501. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,991. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,555. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,546. EXHIBITS AND RENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,350. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,350. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,599. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 733. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,332. SOFTWARE AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,820. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,230. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,050. VOLUNTEER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,638. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,638. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,483. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,219. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,702. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,597. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 289. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,886. POSTAGE AND DELIVERY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,988. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 248. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 248. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,484. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES -2,858. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 265. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES -2,593. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.