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Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers
Board Leadership
Dawn Rittenhouse
President
CEO
Anne Harper
Executive Director
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Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society (DNS) is the pre-eminent non-profit environmental organization in the state. DNS is unique in the way it integrates education as a vital element in its role in preservation, conservation and advocacy. Currently, thousands of members support this important work and/or participate in programs while over 1,000 volunteers assist the 33 member core staff and interns so that annual programs continue to improve and increase. DNS works to foster understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education; to preserve ecologically significant areas; and to advocate stewardship and conservation of natural resources.
Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society (DNS) is the pre-eminent non-profit environmental organization in the state. DNS is unique in the way it integrates education as a vital element in its role in preservation, conservation and advocacy. Currently, thousands of members support this important work and/or participate in programs while over 1,000 volunteers assist the 33 member core staff and interns so that annual programs continue to improve and increase. DNS works to foster understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education; to preserve ecologically significant areas; and to advocate stewardship and conservation of natural resources.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
83.1% | |
Administrative Expenses | 11.2% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 5.5% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 10.05 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 8.5% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 0.2% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Delaware Nature Society (DE) | 92.08 | |
This Is The Place Foundation (UT) | 88.81 | |
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center (OH) | 89.78 | |
Audubon Canyon Ranch (CA) | 87.92 | |
Great Meadow Foundation (VA) | 87.27 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $808,024 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $23,620 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $172,699 |
Total Contributions | $1,004,343 |
Program Service Revenue | $1,325,255 |
Total Primary Revenue | $2,329,598 |
Other Revenue | $793,601 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $3,123,199 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $3,790,317 |
Administrative Expenses | $520,131 |
Fundraising Expenses | $197,265 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $4,507,713 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-1,384,514 |
Net Assets | $44,205,026 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Education | $2,342,895 | 61.8% |
Land and Biodiversity Management | $779,710 | 20.6% |
Preservation and Conservation | $667,712 | 17.6% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 12/01/2019 | 92.08 | |||||||
2017-12 | 08/01/2019 | 92.18 | |||||||
2016-12 | 05/01/2018 | 91.54 | |||||||
2015-12 | 06/01/2017 | 90.97 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 86.32 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 04/01/2016 | 87.62 | |||||||
2013-12 | 07/01/2015 | 84.59 | |||||||
2012-12 | 10/01/2014 | 85.56 | |||||||
2012-12 | 12/20/2013 | 81.40 | |||||||
2011-12 | 03/01/2013 | 86.61 | |||||||
2010-12 | 12/23/2011 | 82.77 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 88.61 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 11/24/2010 | 79.49 | |||||||
2008-12 | 02/01/2010 | 88.04 | |||||||
2007-12 | 12/01/2008 | 92.55 | |||||||
2006-12 | 11/01/2007 | 90.36 | |||||||
2005-12 | 11/01/2006 | 71.47 | |||||||
2004-12 | 10/01/2005 | 82.66 | |||||||
2003-12 | 11/01/2004 | 79.79 | |||||||
2002-12 | 12/01/2003 | 81.99 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 51-6018321 |
Name in IRS Master File | DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC |
NTEE Code | C60 |
NTEE Classification | Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs |
NTEE Type | Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (119) Other cultural or historical activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | January, 1965 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$90,600 | 2.00% | Anne Harper | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Delaware Nature Society (DE) | 92.08 | |
Greater Newark Conservancy (NJ) | 87.70 | |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center (MN) | 91.61 | |
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (NJ) | 89.01 | |
World Forestry Center (OR) | 87.32 |
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Delaware Nature Society
3511 Barley Mill Road
Hockessin,
DE 19707
tel: (302) 239-2334
fax: (302) 239-2473
EIN: 51-6018321
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 700
Hockessin, DE 19707
Dawn Rittenhouse
President
Anne Harper
Executive Director
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299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923