2026-06-08T08:17:58-05:00 2025-08-31 382706146 YEO & YEO PC 710 E Milham Avenue Kalamazoo MI 490021494 990 2024-09-01 381674780 Kalamazoo Nature Center KALA 2693811574 7000 North Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo MI 49009 Heather Graves President & CEO 2693811574 2026-03-16 1 0 Michael E Evrard P01314309 2693297007 2026-05-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Heather Graves 7000 North Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo MI 49009 13658865 0 X www.naturecenter.org X 1960 MI Create relationships & experiences that welcome and inspire people to discover, enjoy, value, and care for nature. Kalamazoo Nature Center envisions a resilient community where all people have strong interconnections with the natural world. 15 15 117 810 0 0 1706563 5521670 1362496 1460892 956060 2332884 186389 207050 4211508 9522496 0 0 0 0 3011470 3566556 0 0 469770 1986256 1664563 4997726 5231119 -786218 4291377 31863346 36629381 670688 792960 31192658 35836421 Create relationships & experiences that welcome and inspire people to discover, enjoy, value, and care for nature. Kalamazoo Nature Center envisions a resilient community where all people have strong interconnections with the natural world. 0 0 1178455 1460892 We serve people of all ages through award winning education programs and community outreach to some of Kalamazoo's most vulnerable populations. Our programs include extended experiences comprising early childhood education at Nature's Way Preschool, on and offsite school K-12 programs, camp experiences from preschool through high school, and high school conservation studies at Heronwood Field Station. 1474403 Research activities at KNC create partnerships with scientists to understand the restoration and conservation needs of native habitats and species, with a particular focus on long-term bird surveys. Stewardship activities protect, conserve, and restore KNC's ecological heritage through a variety of sustainable land management practices across the Center's 1,500+ acres of land. KNC's ecological services division works with private and public landowners to find more sustainable solutions for their land management needs. And, conservation engagement programs cultivate care for nature through immersive education in regenerative agriculture, animal ambassador encounters, and thoughtfully maintained trails and gardens. 1184586 We provide year-round environmental education experiences that foster understanding and stewardship of the natural world. Services include more than 12,700 square feet of interpretive exhibits, one-time educational programs for all ages, public events and mission-aligned support for private events held on the facility's premises. 3837444 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 117 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MI X Nancy Cobado 2693811574 7000 North Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo MI 49009 Wendy Schlett Chair 1.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Jim Stark Past Chair 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Phillip Heasley Treasurer 1.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Britni Russell-Bianchi Chair Elect 1.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Kalie Vogt Secretary 1.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Caitlin Carey Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Kelly Clarke Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Chris Fusciardi Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Tony Gerard Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Justin Gish Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Matthew Hollander Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Carla Koretsky Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Clarence Lloyd Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Reality Rojas Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Afifa Thaj Trustee 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Heather Graves President & CEO 40.00 0.50 X 65072 0 370 Nancy Cobado CFO 40.00 0.50 X 77781 0 2984 142853 0 3354 0 0 0 0 0 145540 5376130 20537 5521670 Program Income 712190 978237 978237 Tuition and Fees 712190 433070 433070 Admissions 712190 49585 49585 1460892 494355 494355 164888 0 164888 164888 164888 5950094 4111565 1838529 1838529 1838529 44759 24804 19955 19955 Miscellaneous 712190 22207 22207 22207 9522496 3835938 0 164888 236307 190718 45589 2780184 2167514 361245 251425 45697 29492 11997 4208 271657 177995 68552 25110 232711 168828 41435 22448 8026 8026 51695 51695 138239 88840 9947 39452 18657 14551 975 3131 555766 443482 55784 56500 102779 94923 5221 2635 22680 22161 352 167 24055 18989 4070 996 399668 355716 37672 6280 107226 81146 16845 9235 Repairs and Maintenance 162292 151502 9171 1619 Bad Debt 32778 8 32765 5 Dues and Subscriptions 30467 20656 9436 375 10235 1641 7999 595 5231119 3837444 923905 469770 224537 440194 721097 602824 32539 254716 132396 42486 34828 2075 2181 15835507 6946792 9189839 8888715 20896057 26028243 500000 500000 31863346 36629381 285166 313208 385522 418427 0 61325 670688 792960 X 25241356 29707396 5951302 6129025 31192658 35836421 31863346 36629381 4291377 352386 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1948389 2474097 1447300 1706563 5521670 13098019 1062977 1250342 1483806 1408350 1480847 6686322 3011366 3724439 2931106 3114913 7002517 19784341 539118 254138 198587 268273 3644355 4904471 0 539118 254138 198587 268273 3644355 4904471 14879870 412280 497783 499971 589805 659243 2659082 412280 497783 499971 589805 659243 2659082 59743 72611 2575 775 22207 157911 3483389 4294833 3433652 3705493 7683967 22601334 0.65840 0.75120 0.11770 0.14270 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 6 216.00 3 1 1 10.00 549 1 20896057 6268193 1136007 26028243 18946779 3497578 1548300 20896057 18235429 1646770 935420 18946779 22204299 940432 -3281542 990572 637188 18235429 18472394 4564618 221973 610740 22204299 0.77490 0.22510 1 0 2094097 2094097 11421077 4885665 6535412 1331557 1322413 9144 988776 738714 250062 8888715 Refundable Advance 60401 Other Long-Term Liabilities 924 61325 9895419 352386 20537 372923 9522496 0 9522496 5251656 20537 20537 5231119 0 5231119 Part II, Line 9: Kalamazoo Nature Center recognizes all donor restricted contributions associated with any conservation easements as endowment additions on the Balance Sheet or operational revenue on the revenue/expense statement to offset expenses incurred to maintain the conservation easement. Part V, Line 4: To assist with the accomplishment of Kalamazoo Nature Center's mission of inspiring people to care for the environment by providing experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Membership in the corporation is open to all individuals (private or corporate), and to clubs and other organizations upon payment of dues. The Board of Trustees establishes reasonable regulations and may provide for classes of membership, provided, however, that such rules are consistent with the public nature of the corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The election of the Board of Trustees is held at the annual meeting of members, each member eligible to vote may cast one vote. Those candidates receiving the highest number of votes by the members of the corporation are declared elect. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Organization's finance committee, consisting of the Board's Treasurer, current and former Board Trustees, the CEO, COO and the VP of Finance, will review the draft Form 990 in detail before recommending approval to the full Board of Directors, who will then vote to approve. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All employees complete a conflict of interest form when they are hired. Employees are required to disclose any subsequent conflict, in a revised conflict of interest form, when it arises. These forms are kept in employee folders. Board members complete a conflict of interest form annually. This process is administered by the CEO's administrative assistant, who keeps a file of completed forms. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The CEO's performance is evaluated by the Board of Directors compared to annual goals set together by the CEO and the Governing Board. A salary adjustment is approved by the Board and implemented by the VP of Finance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Trade Land Holdings LLC 7000 North Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo MI 49009 475627647 Environmental MI 0 301537 Kalamazoo Nature Center Nature Ventures 7000 North Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo MI 49009 203554576 Environmental MI 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I Kalamazoo Nature Center 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0