﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2015v3.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2017-06-29T07:27:42-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2016-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>341602442</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>H &amp; J CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>7555 FREDLE DR STE 110</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CONCORD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>44077</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2015-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>346576569</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>DBA NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>SHAK</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2163215935</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2600 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SHAKER HEIGHTS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>44120</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>KATHRYN CARLSON</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2163215935</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2017-06-27</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>ROLLAND B STANDISH</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00169705</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4409512997</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2017-06-27</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2015</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2021-01-29 14:40:06Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>KATHRYN CARLSON</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1505513</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>SHAKERLAKES.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1966</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>OH</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE 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>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>25</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>25</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>33</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>650</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>822300</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>1064185</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>182893</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>189983</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>3043</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>27572</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>31704</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>34589</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1039940</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1316329</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>691712</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>868174</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>133315</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>471423</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>379540</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>1163135</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1247714</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-123195</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>68615</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2450986</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>2531702</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>41448</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>53549</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2409538</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>2478153</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>THE 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>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1023750</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>189983</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>SEE 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>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1023750</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>4</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>33</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>true</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>true</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>25</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>25</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>DOUG FIRMAN</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>2163215935</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2600 SOUTH PARK</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CLEVELAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>44120</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFFREY D KADLIC</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIMBERLY H DYER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRES-ELECT/V</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CYNTHIA M KLUG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP/PAST PRES</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID M REAPE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER/VP</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID KAUFFMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY/VP</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>THOMAS M BENNETT JR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP - PROGRAM</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARTHA A CONNELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP - FACILIT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GRAHAM P HEARNS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP - MARKETI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GREG DEGULIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP - DEVELOP</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALEXIS R ABRAMSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>J SCOTT CADE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PETER CARFAGNA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOM DANFORD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SARAH DIVAKARLA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JAMES T DIXON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WILLIAM E FEHRENBACH JR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BETH GILLESPIE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID JARUS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BONNY LAFAVE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAMELA LEROSE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN PAUL LUCCI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>A MALACHI MIXON IV</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAUREN R PACINI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KURT R RINGENBACH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TANIA YOUNKIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATHRYN CARLSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>90162</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>6985</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>90162</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>6985</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <FundraisingAmt>283004</FundraisingAmt>
      <RelatedOrganizationsAmt>85896</RelatedOrganizationsAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>80248</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>615037</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>1064185</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SEASONAL YOUTH CAMPS</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>127002</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>127002</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TEACHING FEES</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>62981</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>62981</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>189983</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>27572</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>27572</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>37470</RealAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>37470</RealAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>37470</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>37470</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>112853</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>283004</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>154581</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-41728</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-41728</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>73450</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>34603</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>38847</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>38847</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1316329</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>189983</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>62161</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>92220</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>61787</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18444</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>11989</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>647140</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>540791</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>31832</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>74517</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>66295</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>54030</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4508</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>7757</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>62519</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>50953</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4253</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>7313</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9817</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9817</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28907</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9642</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>19265</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5210</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2605</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2605</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>66772</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>54118</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4375</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>8279</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>13721</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>12075</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1371</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>275</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>92600</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>90306</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1912</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>382</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>63552</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>63552</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23944</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>21871</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2073</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>36065</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>36065</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OFFICE EQUIPMENT LEASE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>24227</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>21320</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2422</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>485</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>14725</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>14277</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>448</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1247714</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1023750</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>90649</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>133315</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>64621</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5990</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>259752</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>331891</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8052</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>66000</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>150</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1513</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1153</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15487</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12540</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>3278111</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>1772316</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1548472</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1505795</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>553089</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>608183</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2450986</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2531702</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>41448</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>53549</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>41448</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>53549</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1771105</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1642158</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>124374</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>263780</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>514059</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>572215</EOYAmt>
      </PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2409538</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2478153</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2450986</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2531702</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>68615</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc6">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>789307</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>955530</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>854397</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>822300</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1081960</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4503494</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>789307</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>955530</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>854397</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>822300</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1081960</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4503494</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>48222</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>4455272</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>34283</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>48800</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>33220</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>43560</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>27572</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>187435</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>62169</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>58233</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>53161</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>141880</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>73450</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>388893</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>5079822</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>189983</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.87710</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.87070</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART II, LINE 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SALE OF MERCHANDISE 388,893</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>514059</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>64498</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>24983</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>31325</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>572215</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>553927</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>3345</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-9878</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>33335</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>514059</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>531787</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>7191</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>48610</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>33661</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>553927</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>435974</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>80598</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>45241</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>30026</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>531787</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>450246</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>2930</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>44682</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>25371</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>435974</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>1.00000</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>true</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>true</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <RelatedOrgListSchRInd>true</RelatedOrgListSchRInd>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>3071859</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>1582515</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1489344</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>206252</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>189801</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>16451</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1505795</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>HELD AT CLEVELAND FOUNDATION</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>608183</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>608183</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1383478</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>67149</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>67149</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>1316329</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1316329</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1314863</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>67149</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>67149</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>1247714</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>1247714</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDS 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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 34,603 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 32,546</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 34,603 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 32,546</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc4">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>SPECIAL EVENTS</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>395857</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>283004</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>112853</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>32546</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>57406</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent1Amt>800</EntertainmentEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>63829</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>395857</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>283004</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>112853</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>32546</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>57406</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>800</EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>63829</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>154581</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-41728</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc5">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH 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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SEE RESPONSE TO 15A.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 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.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LINE 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</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc7">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SHAKER LAKES NAT CTR ENDOW FOUND</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          <BusinessNameLine2Txt>ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2600 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SHAKER HEIGHTS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>44120</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>341381162</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>SUPPORTING</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>OH</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501C3</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>11B</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingNACd>N/A</DirectControllingNACd>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>false</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>false</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>true</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>false</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>false</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>false</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>false</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>true</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>false</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>false</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>false</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SHAKER LAKES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>C</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>85896</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>SPENDING POLICY</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>