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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2538984

RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · KERRVILLE, TX 78028

Financials

$184K$225K2023$237K$263K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$237,329$263,473-$26,144$968,169$4,072$964,097
December 31, 2023990$184,301$224,621-$40,320$992,060$6,456$985,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$163,788
Membership dues
$20,340
Program service revenue
$38,320
Investment income
$24,393
Net rental income
-$4,389
Net gain from sales of assets
$16,436
Net income from fundraising events
$6,910
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,955
Other revenue
$10,828

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$52,500
Other salaries and wages
$74,626
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$137,860
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,502
Occupancy
$17,178
Depreciation
$20,427
Program services (functional)
$219,933
Management and general (functional)
$40,783
Fundraising (functional)
$2,757

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$992,060
Total assets, end of year
$968,169
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,072
Net assets, end of year
$964,097
Land, buildings and equipment
$606,941
Gross receipts
$256,282
Employees
8
Volunteers
81
Year formed
1989
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BECKY ETZLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$52,500
JOHNNY ARREDONDOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.35$0
BRYAN BROWNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.46$0
BRAD TOELLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.46$0
RACHEL CARRUTHERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.35$0
MARY BOURNE-MARTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.92$0
LESLIE JONESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.46$0
CHRIS DISTELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.35$0
TARA BUSHNOEPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0.46$0
JEFF GELSONETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.92$0
KATHRYN DOVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.35$0
KEVIN WESSELSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.35$0
KEVIN LOCKHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.35$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BECKY ETZLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$50,000
JOHNNY ARREDONDOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYAN BROWNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRAD TOELLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RACHEL CARRUTHERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY BOURNE-MARTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE JONESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS DISTELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TARA BUSHNOEPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF GELSONETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHRYN DOVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN WESSELSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN LOCKHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
150 FRANCISCO LEMOS ST S, KERRVILLE, TX 78028-5211
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BECKY ETZLER, 150 FRANCISCO LEMOS, KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Signed the 990
BECKY ETZLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(830) 257-4837
Return prepared by
MASSEY ITSCHNER & CO PC

Mission

TO FOSTER GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY'S NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND BY EXAMPLE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER SERVES AS THE COMMUNITY'S LOCAL RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE THROUGH CLASSES & SEMINARS, SPECIAL EXHIBITS, AND PHYSICAL INFORMATION SIGNS ON WALKING TRAILS RUNNING THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPERTY. THE NATURE CENTER ALSO HOSTS A PLANT SALE THAT FEATURES VARIOUS SPEAKERS ON DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS.
    Expenses $219,933 · revenue $34,283

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2538984
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
1990
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C600)
Assets (IRS master file)
$968,169
Income (IRS master file)
$256,282

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$237,329$263,473$968,169IRS
990December 2023$184,301$224,621$992,060XML
990December 2022$192,929$225,545$1,007,307IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 74-2538984).

Questions about RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION is 74-2538984.
Is RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION 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 RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION 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 RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION 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 RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BECKY ETZLER.
Who are the officers and directors of RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,500 (BECKY ETZLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $237,329, expenses of $263,473 and total assets of $968,169 at year end.

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