Nonprofit · EIN 58-1311080
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,500,182 | $1,706,610 | $793,572 | $7,694,937 | $149,711 | $7,545,226 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,246,073 | $1,440,406 | -$194,333 | $6,631,589 | $81,162 | $6,550,427 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,524,168
- Membership dues
- $79,369
- Program service revenue
- $476,589
- Investment income
- $368,729
- Net rental income
- $130,696
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $222,447
- Other revenue
- $130,696
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $143,838
- Other salaries and wages
- $753,539
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $987,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,050
- Occupancy
- $111,046
- Depreciation
- $108,777
- Program services (functional)
- $1,394,585
- Management and general (functional)
- $171,106
- Fundraising (functional)
- $140,919
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,631,589
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,694,937
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $149,711
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,545,226
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,237,762
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,216,119
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,719,586
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $825,640
- Gross receipts
- $4,119,510
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKnight | President Officer | 40 | $140,348 | $3,490 |
| Ginger Birnbaum | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirby Yost | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Charita Allen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Vosskamp | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruthie Norton | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pablo Mazariegos | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Daisy Maurya-Ballard | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Mingus MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Annette Allen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Catanzaro | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerele Neeld | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Lopez | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKnight | President Officer | 40 | $128,799 | $2,735 |
| Ginger Birnbaum | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirby Yost | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Charita Allen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Vosskamp | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| William Matthew Whitaker | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Pablo Mazariegos | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Santosh Sankar | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Mingus MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Annette Allen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Catanzaro | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerele Neeld | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 GARDEN RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419-1807
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK MCKNIGHT, 400 GARDEN ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419
- Signed the 990
- MARK MCKNIGHT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (423) 821-1160
- Website
- WWW.REFLECTIONRIDING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON HICKEY & MURCHISON PC
Mission
Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.
Program accomplishments
- Public EducationWe create experiences that spark curiosity about the natural world. Each year, thousands of children experience our education programming either on our campus or in their classrooms thanks to our traveling animal ambassador team. Our educators focus on outreach to Hamilton County schools and dozens of schools across our region to introduce nature-based learning experiences, particularly for students who have limited access to these opportunities. Reflection Riding offers forest kindergarten and school on our campus, integrating academics with naturalist skills and outdoor exploration.Expenses $571,842 · revenue $476,589
- Wildlife ConservationReflection Riding connects people with native wildlife to inspire a lifetime of nature-based values. Our wildlife team cares for non-releasable, native wildlife. We are a member of the Red Wolf SAFE breeding program, helping to protect Red Wolves--the most endangered canid in the world--and increase the wild population.Expenses $394,865
- Land Conservation/Habitat RestorationReflection Riding actively manages a 300+ acre landscape to safeguard populations of imperiled plant and animal species. We advocate for native plant restoration through teaching, local government and agency partnerships, and native plant sales.Expenses $427,878
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
- 58-1311080
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,694,937
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,119,510
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,500,182 | $1,706,610 | $7,694,937 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,246,073 | $1,440,406 | $6,631,589 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,170,361 | $1,227,513 | $6,276,709 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 58-1311080).
Questions about REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER
- What is the EIN of REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER is 58-1311080.
- Is REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFLECTION RIDING 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 REFLECTION RIDING 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 REFLECTION RIDING 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 REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK MCKNIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,348 (Mark McKnight, President).
- How much revenue does REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,500,182, expenses of $1,706,610 and total assets of $7,694,937 at year end.
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