Nonprofit · EIN 51-6018321
DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,039,490 | $5,185,735 | -$1,146,245 | $51,892,903 | $300,025 | $51,592,878 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,909,855 | $4,878,923 | $30,932 | $51,147,493 | $309,273 | $50,838,220 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,474,293
- of which government grants
- $456,308
- Membership dues
- $77,035
- Program service revenue
- $1,423,161
- Investment income
- $1,044,442
- Net rental income
- $13,539
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $264,961
- Net income from fundraising events
- $75,461
- Other revenue
- $97,594
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $144,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $263,734
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,372,503
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,174,055
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,250
- Occupancy
- $248,000
- Travel
- $26,830
- Depreciation
- $504,959
- Program services (functional)
- $4,232,665
- Management and general (functional)
- $635,944
- Fundraising (functional)
- $317,126
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $51,147,493
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,892,903
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $300,025
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,592,878
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,179,221
- Publicly traded securities
- $25,837,319
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,475,045
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $34,117,833
- Gross receipts
- $4,439,090
- Employees
- 180
- Volunteers
- 628
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER ADKINS | EXEC. DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $142,691 | $16,714 |
| DENNIS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Officer | 40 | $100,180 | $4,149 |
| NICHOLLE TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED GREENEWALT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY PECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BARBATO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD DU PONT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY WETHERILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ABESSINIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS HENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG NICKEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MONZO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA SHUMPERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY SURLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GREGOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN TESTERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER ADKINS | EXEC. DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,816 | $15,825 |
| DENNIS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Officer | 40 | $97,142 | $839 |
| NICHOLLE TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BRINSFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED GREENEWALT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY PECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BARBATO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN RITTENHOUSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELE MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD DU PONT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARETTA FREDERICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK STUCKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY WETHERILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ABESSINIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS HENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG NICKEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MONZO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA SHUMPERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY SURLES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3511 BARLEY MILL RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9393
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER ADKINS, 3511 BARLEY MILL ROAD, HOCKESSIN, DE 197070700
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER ADKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (302) 239-2334
- Return prepared by
- BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA
Mission
DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONSERVATION.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S ROLE AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER IS LARGELY ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE TO: RAISE AWARENESS, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL ACTION TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WATERSHED EDUCATION; CITIZEN SCIENCE; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; NATURAL HISTORY; CULTURAL HISTORY; AND, AGRICULTURE, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. WE REACH OVER 35,000 SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS AND 55,000-65,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS OFFERED AT OUR STATE-WIDE NATURE CENTERS, PRESERVES AND FARM.Expenses $2,269,721 · revenue $910,781
- PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. SINCE OUR INCEPTION, DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY HAS WORKED WITH LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES, PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS TO PROTECT OVER 120,000 ACRES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES OVER 500 ACRES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND DEED RESTRICTIONS. OUR CONSERVATION TEAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF DELAWARE'S NATURAL RECOURSES, HABITATS AND BIODIVERSITY. OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE THE PUBLIC WITH TOOLS TO TAKE ACTION ON PROTECTING AND PRESERVING IMPORTANT WATERSHEDS THROUGH EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP; TECHNICAL MONITORING; ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING CLEAN WATER; AS WELL AS GARDENING TO PROTECT CRITICAL HABITATS, CLEAN WATER, AND WILDLIFE THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT PROGRAM.Expenses $1,121,247 · grants $144,000 · revenue $520,974
- LAND AND BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES NEARLY 2,000 ACRES IN DELAWARE AND SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. LAND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES INCLUDE THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BIODIVERSITY, AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. SURVEYS AND MONITORING OF THE LANDS WE MANAGE INCLUDING FLORA, FAUNA, WILDLIFE HABITAT (INCLUDING BIRDS, AN INDICATOR SPECIES); AS WELL AS SOIL AND WATER QUALITY. RESTORATION OF MEADOWS, WOODLANDS, AND FORESTS IS A HIGH PRIORITY. ANNUAL LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH SITE AND PRESERVE WE OWN, OPERATE, OR MANAGE.Expenses $841,697
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
- 51-6018321
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,892,903
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,439,090
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,039,490 | $5,185,735 | $51,892,903 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,909,855 | $4,878,923 | $51,147,493 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,637,027 | $4,241,037 | $48,565,750 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 51-6018321).
Questions about DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC is 51-6018321.
- Is DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC 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 DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC 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 DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC 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 DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER ADKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,691 (JENNIFER ADKINS, EXEC. DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,039,490, expenses of $5,185,735 and total assets of $51,892,903 at year end.
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