SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER: Form 990, tax year 2015

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Organization
SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER (EIN 34-6576569)
Tax period
2015-09-01 to 2016-08-31
Filed
2017-06-29
IRS object ID
201731809349300103
Schema version
2015v3.0
Source
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Activity Or MissionTHE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionTHE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.MissionDesc
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DescSEE SCHEDULE O TO REALIZE ITS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER MAINTAINS A NATURAL GREEN OASIS IN THE HEART OF AN URBAN AREA AND OFFERS EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THE NATURE CENTER MANAGES TWENTY ACRES OF LAND; MAINTAINS TWO DISTINCT WALKING/HIKING TRAILS, INCLUDING ONE THAT IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES; PROTECTS MULTIPLE ANIMAL AND PLANT HABITATS; AND SERVES AS A MODEL FOR GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES AND SUSTAINABILITY. ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE SCHOOL CLASSES, FIELD EXPERIENCES, GUIDED NATURE HIKES AND CAMPS FOR CHILDREN; FAMILY PROGRAMS; AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND FORUMS ON SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS FOR ADULTS. THE NATURE CENTER HAS LONG BEEN A LEADER IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PARTICULARLY WELL- KNOWN FOR ITS EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULA FOR HEAD STARTS AND OTHER PRESCHOOLS IN THE AREA, THE NATURE CENTER PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CAMPS FOR OVER 15,000 CHILDREN PER YEAR IN ITS CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS ON ITS TRAILS AND HABITATS WHICH SERVE AS ITS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. THE CENTER REGULARLY EVALUATES AND MODIFIES ITS CURRICULA TO ENSURE THAT IT FULLY MEETS ALL OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS. THIS YEAR THE CENTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS THIRD FULL YEAR OF THE APPLIED SCIENCE FOR KIDS (ASK)PROGRAM FOR THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, DESIGNED AT THE DISTRICT'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION AND UNIQUE HANDS ON FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR ALL PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. THIS YEAR, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED MORE THAN 3,200 CHILDREN, THE MAJORITY OF THE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. CLASSROOM KITS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS PROVIDED TO 180 DISTRICT TEACHERS. THE NATURE CENTER ALSO SERVED MORE THAN 500 HEAD START STUDENTS AND MORE THAN 60 HEAD START TEACHERS. IN ADDITION, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED NEARLY 9,500 STUDENTS FROM THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND SHAKER HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS. THE VALUE OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITY CONTINUED TO BE AFFIRMED THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER 2016 WITH NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE THIS MAJOR MILESTONE. OUR FISCAL STRENGTH WAS ALSO AFFIRMED AS THE NATURE CENTER COMPLETED ANOTHER YEAR WITH A SURPLUS, SUSTAINING A PERIOD OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REVENUE GROWTH. -APPROXIMATELY 40,000 VISITORS TO THE NATURE CENTER ENJOYED THE TRAILS, EXHIBIT SPACE, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. -SUMMER CAMP WAS AGAIN SOLD OUT. -SPECIAL EVENTS WERE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL. THE ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT SET RECORDS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE GENERATION. -NEARLY 650 VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS AND SERVICE LEARNING GROUPS PROVIDED MORE THAN 10,500 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE IN LAND MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE EQUIVALENT OF MORE THAN 5.0 FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS, OR MORE THAN 230,000 WORTH OF SERVICE. -VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT THE NATURE CENTER CONTRIBUTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (JOB SKILLS) AND SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE NATURE CENTER IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF CONSERVING THE LAND, CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE AND INSPIRING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN PULLING INVASIVE SPECIES, GARDEN AREA MAINTENANCE, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS, EDUCATION CLASSES, WELCOME DESK ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANCE, AND OFFICE WORK. THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH (13 AND OLDER), SENIOR PROJECT CANDIDATES, COLLEGE INTERNS AND GROUPS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AT THE NATURE CENTER. BY ANY MEASURE,FISCAL YEAR 2016 WAS A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN FURTHERING OUR MISSION TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.Desc
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GREG DEGULIS
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J SCOTT CADE
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PETER CARFAGNA
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TOM DANFORD
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SARAH DIVAKARLA
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES T DIXON
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WILLIAM E FEHRENBACH JR
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BETH GILLESPIE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID JARUS
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BONNY LAFAVE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAMELA LEROSE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN PAUL LUCCI
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
A MALACHI MIXON IV
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LAUREN R PACINI
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KURT R RINGENBACH
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$2,531,702EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$68,615ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$789,307CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$955,530CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$854,397CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$822,300CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,081,960CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,503,494TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$789,307CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$955,530CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$854,397CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$822,300CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,081,960CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,503,494TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$48,222SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$4,455,272PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$34,283CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$48,800CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$33,220CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$43,560CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$27,572CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$187,435TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$62,169CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$58,233CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$53,161CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$141,880CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$73,450CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$388,893TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$5,079,822TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$189,983GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.87710PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.87070PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II, LINE 10FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSALE OF MERCHANDISE 388,893ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$514,059BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$64,498ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$24,983InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$31,325GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$572,215EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$553,927BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$3,345ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$9,878InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$33,335GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$514,059EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$531,787BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$7,191ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$48,610InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$33,661GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$553,927EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$435,974BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$80,598ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$45,241InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$30,026GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$531,787EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$450,246BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$2,930ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$44,682InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$25,371GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$435,974EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY1.00000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Related Org List Sch RYes (true)RelatedOrgListSchRInd

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$3,071,859OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,582,515DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,489,344BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$206,252OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$189,801DepreciationAmt
Book Value$16,451BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$1,505,795TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescHELD AT CLEVELAND FOUNDATIONDesc
Book Value$608,183BookValueAmt
Method ValuationFMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$608,183TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,383,478TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Revenue$67,149OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$67,149RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,316,329RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,316,329TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,314,863TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included$67,149OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$67,149ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,247,714ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,247,714TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4FUNDS RECEIVED FROM PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE USED FOR PROGRAMMATIC, MISSION-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS PRESCRIBED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S AGREEMENTS WITH THE SHAKER LAKES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION AND THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XTHE NATURE CENTER IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE") AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHEREBY ONLY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX. THE NATURE CENTER CURRENTLY HAS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE GUIDANCE ABOUT POSITIONS TAKEN BY AN ORGANIZATION IN ITS TAX RETURNS THAT MIGHT BE UNCERTAIN. MANAGEMENT HAS CONSIDERED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND BELIEVES THAT ALL OF THE POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE NATURE CENTER IN ITS FEDERAL AND STATE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURNS ARE MORE-THAN-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2DLINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 34,603 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 32,546
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2DLINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 34,603 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 32,546

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1SPECIAL EVENTSEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$395,857GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$283,004CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$112,853GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$32,546RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$57,406FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$800EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$63,829OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$395,857GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$283,004CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$112,853GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$32,546RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$57,406FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$800EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$63,829OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$154,581DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$41,728NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ATHE NATURE CENTER HAS LONG BEEN A LEADER IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PARTICULARLY WELL- KNOWN FOR ITS EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULA FOR HEAD STARTS AND OTHER PRESCHOOLS IN THE AREA, THE NATURE CENTER PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CAMPS FOR OVER 15,000 CHILDREN PER YEAR IN ITS CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS ON ITS TRAILS AND HABITATS WHICH SERVE AS ITS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. THE CENTER REGULARLY EVALUATES AND MODIFIES ITS CURRICULA TO ENSURE THAT IT FULLY MEETS ALL OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS. THIS YEAR THE CENTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS THIRD FULL YEAR OF THE APPLIED SCIENCE FOR KIDS (ASK)PROGRAM FOR THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, DESIGNED AT THE DISTRICT'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION AND UNIQUE HANDS ON FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR ALL PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. THIS YEAR, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED MORE THAN 3,200 CHILDREN, THE MAJORITY OF THE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. CLASSROOM KITS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS PROVIDED TO 180 DISTRICT TEACHERS. THE NATURE CENTER ALSO SERVED MORE THAN 500 HEAD START STUDENTS AND MORE THAN 60 HEAD START TEACHERS. IN ADDITION, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED NEARLY 9,500 STUDENTS FROM THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND SHAKER HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS. THE VALUE OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITY CONTINUED TO BE AFFIRMED THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER 2016 WITH NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE THIS MAJOR MILESTONE. OUR FISCAL STRENGTH WAS ALSO AFFIRMED AS THE NATURE CENTER COMPLETED ANOTHER YEAR WITH A SURPLUS, SUSTAINING A PERIOD OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REVENUE GROWTH. -APPROXIMATELY 40,000 VISITORS TO THE NATURE CENTER ENJOYED THE TRAILS, EXHIBIT SPACE, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. -SUMMER CAMP WAS AGAIN SOLD OUT. -SPECIAL EVENTS WERE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL. THE ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT SET RECORDS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE GENERATION. -NEARLY 650 VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS AND SERVICE LEARNING GROUPS PROVIDED MORE THAN 10,500 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE IN LAND MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE EQUIVALENT OF MORE THAN 5.0 FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS, OR MORE THAN 230,000 WORTH OF SERVICE. -VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT THE NATURE CENTER CONTRIBUTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (JOB SKILLS) AND SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE NATURE CENTER IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF CONSERVING THE LAND, CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE AND INSPIRING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN PULLING INVASIVE SPECIES, GARDEN AREA MAINTENANCE, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS, EDUCATION CLASSES, WELCOME DESK ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANCE, AND OFFICE WORK. THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH (13 AND OLDER), SENIOR PROJECT CANDIDATES, COLLEGE INTERNS AND GROUPS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AT THE NATURE CENTER. BY ANY MEASURE,FISCAL YEAR 2016 WAS A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN FURTHERING OUR MISSION TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990, PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA, WAS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE STAFF AND FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FORM 990 IS THEN ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CEACH YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY MAKES CLEAR THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUESTS BOARD MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE AFFILIATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE FINANCIALS OR OTHER SUBSTANTIVE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING EITHER THEMSELVES, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL ALSO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN CONSIDERING THE ENGAGEMENT OF A NEW VENDOR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO BOTH ASSESS THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS MITIGATED. SUCH MITIGATION IS MANAGED AND THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE CONFLICTS POLICY ARE UPHELD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARED TO OTHER AREA ARTS AND SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. COMPENSATION FOR STAFF WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION IS SET BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND IN RELATION TO OTHER AREA ARTS AND SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. THIS COMPENSATION IS A COMPONENT OF THE BUDGET, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ALSO BY THE BOARD AS A WHOLE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BSEE RESPONSE TO 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICALLY-ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 34,603 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 32,546 LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD -34,603 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES -32,546

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHAKER LAKES NAT CTR ENDOW FOUNDBusinessNameLine1Txt
Business Name Line2ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine2Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12600 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARDAddressLine1Txt
CitySHAKER HEIGHTSCityNm
State AbbreviationOHStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP44120ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN341381162EIN
Primary ActivitiesSUPPORTINGPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateOHLegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section501C3ExemptCodeSectionTxt
Public Charity Status11BPublicCharityStatusTxt
Direct Controlling NAN/ADirectControllingNACd
Controlled OrganizationfalseControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp

Other Organization Name OtherOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHAKER LAKES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeCTransactionTypeTxt
Involved$85,896InvolvedAmt
Method Of Amount DeterminationSPENDING POLICYMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt

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