Nonprofit · EIN 87-0319227
GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR
Also known as OGDEN NATURE CENTER
Tax-exempt · OGDEN, UT 84404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,910,629 | $1,661,145 | $249,484 | $6,206,288 | $97,271 | $6,109,017 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,911,846 | $1,322,431 | $589,415 | $5,719,451 | $64,149 | $5,655,302 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,419,443
- of which government grants
- $849,474
- Membership dues
- $52,608
- Program service revenue
- $240,782
- Investment income
- $156,889
- Net income from fundraising events
- $52,410
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $36,817
- Other revenue
- $93,515
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,888
- Other salaries and wages
- $751,998
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $945,574
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $78,802
- Occupancy
- $124,093
- Travel
- $21,807
- Depreciation
- $154,291
- Program services (functional)
- $1,204,057
- Management and general (functional)
- $194,430
- Fundraising (functional)
- $262,658
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,719,451
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,206,288
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $97,271
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,109,017
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,697,771
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,360,644
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,610,523
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $498,494
- Gross receipts
- $1,953,860
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 1,089
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA WESTERN | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,888 |
| CHRISTINA MEYERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KENT COBURN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SANFORD POULSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HUNTER BIGELOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SPEICHER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DESTINY ALLGOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA BABILIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA EARLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA EASTER-PILCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EKSTROM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH GREENWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE MONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN OWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS ROGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY SENEKJIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET VALLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN CREEL | PAST EXEC DI Officer | 40 | $80,761 |
| DON HICKMAN | BD MB/INTERI Trustee or director | 40 | $13,070 |
| STEPHANIE SPEICHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINA MEYERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JUSTIN OWEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MIKE MONSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JIM BROWN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEVIN BAGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HUNTER BIGELOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PAUL BURNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MELISSA EARLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANDREA EASTER-PILCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BOB EKSTROM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEBORAH GREENWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD HANCEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAY LOWDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDSEY READER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEN RICHEY | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PHYLLIS ROGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HARRY SENEKJIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JANET VALLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KACEE WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENNY WELCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAURA WESTERN | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 966 W 12TH ST, OGDEN, UT 84404-5410
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINA MEYERS
- Signed the 990
- LAURA WESTERN, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (801) 621-7595
- Website
- WWW.OGDENNATURECENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHILD RICHARDS CPAS & ADVISORS
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER IS TO UNITE PEOPLE WITH NATURE AND NURTURE APPRECIATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - TO PROMOTE THEIR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER STAFF TAUGHT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, LED FIELD TRIPS, AND HOSTED EVENTS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY TO CELEBRATE AND ENJOY NATURE, HELPING THE COMMUNITY LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. STAFF PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS NATIVE TO THE GREAT BASIN. AN EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM WITH NATURE-BASED INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS WAS USED FOR FIELDTRIPS AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND WAS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE. CREATIVE VITUAL PROGRAMMING AND WORKSHOPS WERE OFFERED UPON REQUEST. DURING THE YEAR, THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER AS PART OF AN OUTREACH EFFORT TO VISIT FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT UTAH AS PART OF A COLLABORATIVE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS BOTH ON SITE AND OFF DURING THE YEAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,600 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $599,912 · revenue $101,885
- THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER IS LOCATED ON A 152 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE, AND OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES WITH TOPICS THAT INCLUDE ART, BIRDING, WILDLIFE IN UTAH, GARDENING, OUTDOOR RECREATION, CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND MORE. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION. VISITORS ENJOY MEETING BIRDS OF PREY, SNAKES, TORTOISES, SALAMANDERS, FISH AND OTHER NATIVE SPECIES. OUTSIDE THERE ARE PICNIC AREAS, TREEHOUSES, BIRD BLINDS, A SPOTTING TOWER AND PRETEND BEAR DEN, A NATURAL PLAYSCAPE FOR CHILDREN,SCULPTURES, A BIRDHOUSE EXHIBIT, INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE, AND 1.5 MILES OF TRAILS. EXTENSIVE HABITAT RESTORATION WORK WAS CONDUCTED ON THE NATURE PRESERVE TO IMPROVE ITS HEALTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE ALIKE. THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER FEATURES TWO GREEN BUILDINGS, WITH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND A NATURE ORIENTED GIFT STORE.Expenses $465,190 · revenue $22,391
- ANIMAL CARE - LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS GIVE VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS NATIVE TO UTAH. THE ANIMALS ARE ALSO TAKEN ON THE ROAD TO BE USED AS WILDLIFE AMBASSADORS IN OUR OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.Expenses $44,892
- VOLUNTEER- THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN THE CARE OF THE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS, AS WELL AS ASSIST WITH MANY OF THE OTHER DAY TO DAY OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ANSWERING PHONES, GREETING VISITORS, PREPARING MAILINGS, HELPING TEACH CLASSES, AND TAKING CARE OF THE COLLECTION OF LIVE ANIMALS. VOLUNTEERS ARE PROVIDED TRAINING AND/OR OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.Expenses $94,063
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
- 87-0319227
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D34Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,206,288
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,953,860
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,910,629 | $1,661,145 | $6,206,288 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,911,846 | $1,322,431 | $5,719,451 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,254,993 | $1,200,627 | $4,900,178 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 87-0319227).
Questions about GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR
- What is the EIN of GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR is 87-0319227.
- Is GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR 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 GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR 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 GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR 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 GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTINA MEYERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,888 (LAURA WESTERN, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,910,629, expenses of $1,661,145 and total assets of $6,206,288 at year end.
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