Nonprofit · EIN 46-1383538
LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LONGVIEW, TX 75604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $670,705 | $695,470 | -$24,765 | $4,226,751 | $586,505 | $3,640,246 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $849,218 | $648,683 | $200,535 | $4,132,647 | $638,884 | $3,493,763 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $481,303
- of which government grants
- $200,000
- Program service revenue
- $108,014
- Investment income
- $201
- Net income from fundraising events
- $78,087
- Other revenue
- $81,187
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $201,870
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $230,994
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,950
- Occupancy
- $43,061
- Depreciation
- $127,207
- Program services (functional)
- $617,969
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,501
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,132,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,226,751
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $586,505
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,640,246
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,453,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,375,522
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $264,724
- Gross receipts
- $670,705
- Employees
- 13
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN DARR | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HEATHER HALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAN DARR | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SCOTT MILLER | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TAMMY MOYES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DIANE BUCKELEW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA NEWMAN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CATHERINE CAMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| FRANCISCO ROJAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PHYLLIS JOLLEY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JIM TILLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MADILYNE LINDSEY-HALLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHELLE GAMBOA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHELLE MANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBIN MALEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYDNEY ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE PIRTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN DARR | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HEATHER HALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAN DARR | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SCOTT MILLER | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TAMMY MOYES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DIANE BUCKELEW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA NEWMAN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CATHERINE CAMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| FRANCISCO ROJAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PHYLLIS JOLLEY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JIM TILLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MADILYNE LINDSEY-HALLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHELLE GAMBOA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHELLE MANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBIN MALEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SYDNEY ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE PIRTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 706 W COTTON ST, LONGVIEW, TX 75604-5504
- In care of
- % ROBERT L METZLER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 225 Waters Edge Dr, Longview TX 756057787
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER HALL, C/O 706 W COTTON STREET, LONGVIEW, TX 75604
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- ROBERT L METZLER, 225 Waters Edge Dr, Longview TX 756057787
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER HALL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (903) 753-7261
- Website
- WWW.LONGVIEWARBORETUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRIFFIN & CAVAZOS
Mission
PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION IS TO BUILD AN ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER. THE ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR A NOMINAL ADMISSION CHARGE. THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VISITORS TO THE ARBORETUM WITH EDUCATION AND RECREATION.
Program accomplishments
- 2022 WAS A YEAR OF MAJOR CLEANUP AND RENOVATIONS FOR SEVERAL AREAS OF THE ARBORETUM. THE KOMATSU GARDENS RENOVATIONS INCLUDED A NEW ROOF, DRAINAGE WORK, PLANTINGS,IRRIGATION AND BAMBOO FENCING. THE SENSORY GARDEN RECEIVED A NEW STONE CONE, PLANTERS, WALKING PATHS AND WHICWAY SIGNS. THE OVERALL PROPERTY CLEANUP AND RENOVATIONS INCLUDED A NEW PRIVACY FENCE AROUND THE MAINTENANCE YARD; THE REMOVAL OF DEAD AND HAZARDOUS TREES; PLANTING OF SPRING, SUMMER, FALL AND WINTER PLANTS; INSTALLATION OF SEVERAL MEMORIAL BENCHES; REPOSITIONING OF TRASH RECEPTACLES; MAINTENANCE ON BOULDERS ALONG RIVULET; REWORKING OF DRAINAGE CULVERT ADJACENT TO WALKING PATHS FOR SAFETY REASONS; CLEARING OF BRUSH AND TREES FOR WEST SERVICE ROAD; IRRIGATION REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE GARDENS; INSTALLATION OF CULVERT ON SOUTH END OF MAINTENANCE YARD; AND PLANTED TWENTY THREE 14FT TALL OAK TREES IN AN ALLEE IN GREAT LAWN. THE CONCERT SERIES AND GARDEN PARTY FUNCTIONED AS BOTH A FUNDRAISER AND PROVIDED ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE GARDENS. RENOVATION ON THE EVENT CENTER HAS BEGUN AND INCLUDED MAJOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADES FOR EVENTS AS WELL AS A NEW ROOF WITH INSULATION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.
- THE ARBORETUM WAS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THROUGH THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE ARBORETUM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO VISITORS REGARDING THE PLANTS AND STRUCTURE OF THE GARDENS. DURING YEAR 2022 THE ARBORETUM CONTINUED USING THE NEWLY FURNISHED CHILDREN'S ROOM FOR CLASSES AND EXPLANATIONS TO SCHOOLS AND CHILREN'S GROUPS ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ECOSYSTEMS OF THE AREA. THEY ALSO SPONSORED SUMMER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN'S GROUPS AND HOSTED PLANT SEMINARS FOR CHILDREN INTERESTED IN GARDENING.Expenses $617,969 · grants $12,500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1383538
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,226,751
- Income (IRS master file)
- $670,705
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2015
- Posted by the IRS
- August 10, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2015
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $670,705 | $695,470 | $4,226,751 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $849,218 | $648,683 | $4,132,647 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $994,684 | $584,968 | $4,014,450 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: ROBERT L METZLER | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1383538).
Questions about LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER
- What is the EIN of LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER is 46-1383538.
- Is LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2015.
- Are donations to LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEATHER HALL.
- Who are the officers and directors of LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $670,705, expenses of $695,470 and total assets of $4,226,751 at year end.
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