2024-09-27T13:09:05-05:00 2023-12-31 510232399 BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA 1011 CENTRE RD STE 310 WILMINGTON DE 19805 990 2023-01-01 516018321 DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC DELA 3022392334 PO BOX 700 HOCKESSIN DE 197070700 JENNIFER ADKINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3022392334 2024-09-03 1 0 JONATHAN D MOLL CPA P01053700 3022250600 2024-09-03 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z JENNIFER ADKINS PO BOX 700 HOCKESSIN DE 197070700 5485591 0 X WWW.DELAWARENATURESOCIETY.ORG X 1964 DE DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONSERVATION. 22 22 174 490 0 0 1439645 2441347 1439965 1407550 660497 971646 96920 89312 3637027 4909855 33975 91025 0 0 2601573 2999637 0 0 333573 1605489 1788261 4241037 4878923 -604010 30932 48565750 51147493 226707 309273 48339043 50838220 X DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONSERVATION. 0 0 2156058 939480 EDUCATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S ROLE AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER IS LARGELY ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE TO: RAISE AWARENESS, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL ACTION TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WATERSHED EDUCATION; CITIZEN SCIENCE; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; NATURAL HISTORY; CULTURAL HISTORY; AND, AGRICULTURE, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. WE REACH OVER 35,000 SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS AND 55,000-65,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS OFFERED AT OUR STATE-WIDE NATURE CENTERS, PRESERVES AND FARM. 1214356 91025 472646 PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY'S LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. SINCE OUR INCEPTION, DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY HAS WORKED WITH LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES, PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS TO PROTECT OVER 120,000 ACRES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES OVER 500 ACRES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND DEED RESTRICTIONS. OUR CONSERVATION TEAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF DELAWARE'S NATURAL RECOURSES, HABITATS AND BIODIVERSITY. OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE THE PUBLIC WITH TOOLS TO TAKE ACTION ON PROTECTING AND PRESERVING IMPORTANT WATERSHEDS THROUGH EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP; TECHNICAL MONITORING; ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING CLEAN WATER; AS WELL AS GARDENING TO PROTECT CRITICAL HABITATS, CLEAN WATER, AND WILDLIFE THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT PROGRAM. 755827 LAND AND BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT:DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MANAGES NEARLY 2,000 ACRES IN DELAWARE AND SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. LAND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES INCLUDE THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BIODIVERSITY, AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. SURVEYS AND MONITORING OF THE LANDS WE MANAGE INCLUDING FLORA, FAUNA, WILDLIFE HABITAT (INCLUDING BIRDS, AN INDICATOR SPECIES); AS WELL AS SOIL AND WATER QUALITY. RESTORATION OF MEADOWS, WOODLANDS, AND FORESTS IS A HIGH PRIORITY. ANNUAL LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH SITE AND PRESERVE WE OWN, OPERATE, OR MANAGE. 4126241 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 61 0 1 174 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X X X DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC 3022392334 PO BOX 700 HOCKESSIN DE 197070700 NICHOLLE TAYLOR SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIC BRINSFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 FRED GREENEWALT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY PECK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN BARBATO PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN DONNELLY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN RITTENHOUSE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADELE MCINTOSH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIAN YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD DU PONT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARETTA FREDERICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK STUCKEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDY WETHERILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN ABESSINIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCUS HENRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG NICKEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW ADY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANA MONZO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA SHUMPERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACY SURLES VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER ADKINS EXEC. DIRECTOR 40.00 X 135816 0 15825 DENNIS WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE 40.00 X 97142 0 839 232958 0 16664 1 0 1 0 0 500000 1941347 124293 2441347 PROGRAM FEES 900099 734426 734426 CONTRACT REVENUE 900099 472646 472646 AG, VISITOR, AND OTHER FEES 900099 176908 176908 MEMBERSHIP FEES 900099 23570 23570 1407550 670599 670599 9475 0 9475 9475 9475 762647 461600 301047 301047 301047 189397 114136 75261 75261 SOLAR ENERGY REBATES 900099 4576 4576 4576 4909855 1412126 0 1056382 91025 91025 249622 149773 92359 7490 2214998 1952968 43050 218980 64670 51014 5645 8011 287324 224520 28270 34534 183023 153397 9474 20152 3335 3335 20100 20100 56319 56319 206152 73677 132475 21063 8051 13012 85733 54179 18715 12839 8236 6110 1063 1063 304683 294861 4911 4911 24787 19008 3742 2037 890 890 439643 425648 5771 8224 124666 121175 1210 2281 SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 458139 458123 16 0 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND 22690 22612 39 39 BAD DEBT 11825 11825 4878923 4126241 419109 333573 1902736 1387330 510150 979630 126194 248952 44226 52169 31588225 7381320 24301287 24206905 21650675 24250532 30482 21975 48565750 51147493 177098 267687 18435 18750 31174 22836 226707 309273 X 17210910 17539570 31128133 33298650 48339043 50838220 48565750 51147493 30932 2468245 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2198330 1513384 4293497 1439645 2441347 11886203 2198330 1513384 4293497 1439645 2441347 11886203 2472304 9413899 554384 580913 616682 576550 680074 3008603 14894806 5850261 0.63200 0.58090 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 9188 9188 4869735 4878923 393946 98487 0 0 344872 352470 362052 393946 1453340 2180010 15459 11398 7318 9188 43363 86218 88118 90513 98487 363336 545004 X X X X 31 592.00 2 1 200.00 24311 21492768 11947 3361767 920027 23946455 26838368 -4109087 1236513 21492768 23279833 1580305 2921234 943004 26838368 20769552 851544 2881737 1223000 23279833 17905942 3676745 813135 20769552 0.35400 0.64600 0.00000 0 0 18111154 18111154 12021941 6076623 5945318 1455130 1304697 150433 24206905 FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY 22836 22836 X 7435917 2468245 114136 2582381 4853536 56319 56319 4909855 4936740 114136 114136 4822604 56319 56319 4878923 PART V, LINE 4: THE SOCIETY'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE ESTABLISHED TO GENERATE INCOME ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. PART X, LINE 2: THE SOCIETY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. THE SOCIETY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IN EXCESS OF $1,000. DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, THE SOCIETY DID NOT REALIZE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME THAT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO TAX. THE SOCIETY'S POLICY IS TO EXPENSE ALL INTEREST AND PENALTIES AS INCURRED, IF ANY. NO AMOUNTS OF INTEREST OR PENALTIES WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE SOCIETY DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022. THE FEDERAL INFORMATIONAL RETURNS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2021, AND 2022 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT EXPENSES RELATED TO FUNDRAISING 114,136. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT EXPENSES RELATED TO FUNDRAISING 114,136. PART II, LINE 9 THE SOCIETY HAS BEEN GRANTED VARIOUS EASEMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING AND DEFENDING THE EASEMENT RIGHTS AS OUTLINED BY THE DONOR. THE SOCIETY DOES NOT RECORD THE EASEMENTS AS A CAPITAL ASSET. NATIVE PLANT SALE 110373 110373 78032 FARM TO FORK 55955 55955 36104 1 23069 23069 189397 189397 114136 114136 75261 1 DELAWARE RESILIENCY HUB 501(C)(3) 17250 0 SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND CAPE SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSN 400 E CAPE SHORES DR LEWES DE 19958 501(C)(4) 8700 0 SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND DELAWARE WILDLANDS PO BOX 505 ODESSA DE 19730 510101678 501(C)(3) 7500 0 SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND CITY LOVE AT BRANDYWINE CHURCH N MARKET ST WILMINGTON DE 19802 501(C)(3) 5500 0 SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND GREEN BUILDING UNITED 1601 MARKET ST SUITE 2270 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 331010961 501(C)(3) 7500 0 SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND SOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1218 B ST WILMINGTON DE 19801 510419197 501(C)(3) 25000 0 SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS DELAWARE AND MARYLAND 5 1 PART I, LINE 2: WE ASK GRANTEES TO SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED AND BY WHAT MEASURES, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND A DETAILED LIST OF EXPENSES. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JENNIFER ADKINS EXEC. DIRECTOR 135816 0 0 0 0 0 4620 0 11205 0 151641 0 0 0 X 13 124293 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 1 PART I, LINE 32B: THE SOCIETY USES A BROKERAGE ACCOUNT WITH AN UNRELATED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO PROCESS NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARKETABLE SECURITIES. PART I, LINE 33: THE SOCIETY HAS BEEN GRANTED VARIOUS EASEMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING AND DEFENDING THE EASEMENT RIGHTS AS OUTLINED BY THE DONOR. THE SOCIETY DOES NOT RECORD THE EASEMENTS AS A CAPITAL ASSET. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 BEFORE THE RETURN IS SIGNED AND FILED. THE FULL BOARD IS GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE RETURN BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UPON HIS/HER ELECTION TO THE BOARD AND ANY REELECTION THEREAFTER. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION WITH THE SOCIETY. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING AT WHICH A DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT IS MADE SHALL REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE AND THE OUTCOME. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORS CONTRACTS AND VENDOR PAYMENTS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND INFORMS THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. THE PRESIDENT THEN BRINGS THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION WHEN DEEMED POSSIBLY MATERIAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES NATIONAL SALARY STATISTICS EVERY THREE YEARS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO GATHERS LOCAL SALARY DATA TO HELP ESTABLISH CURRENT MARKET VALUES FOR THE SOCIETY'S SALARIED POSITIONS. THE COLLECTED SURVEY DATA SUPPORTS A SALARY STRUCTURE THAT ALIGNS EVERY POSITION WITHIN A SALARY RANGE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL SALARIES PERIODICALLY. IN ADDITION, DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD REVIEW ANNUAL SALARY UPDATES AS WELL AS ANY CHANGES TO STAFFING IN THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CONTRACT IS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED AND APPROVED DIRECTLY WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY MAKES ITS MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND TAX RETURN AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE USE OF ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.DELAWARENATURESOCIETY.ORG/ABOUT/POLICES. THE SOCIETY ALSO MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ITS MOST RECENT ANNUAL AND BIENNIAL REPORT THROUGH THE USE OF ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.DELAWARENATURESOCIETY.ORG/ABOUT/NEWS/REPORTS.