2026-02-02T09:21:33-06:00 2024-12-31 931743146 Eifel Rambo Advisory Group Ltd 20635 Abbey Woods Ct Suite 301 Frankfort IL 60423 990 2024-01-01 911848185 Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens LAKE 7083611873 7402 Lake Katherine Drive Palos Heights IL 60463 Paul Kubik Chair 7083611873 2026-01-26 1 0 Matt Beckley P00331163 7086282365 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Paul Kubik 7402 Lake Katherine Drive Palos Heights IL 60463 432090 0 X www.lakekatherine.org X 1994 IL Environmental stewardship and gardens in a unique urban setting 13 13 7 0 0 0 86086 104821 134208 132017 2612 6027 217563 180767 440469 423632 0 0 0 0 152058 29399 0 0 39627 233076 279426 385134 308825 55335 114807 520950 573540 86021 28807 434929 544733 X The mission of Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is to connect people with nature.By engaging the public with Lake Katherine and applying current stewardship practices to this reclaimed land, we strive to create a place that invites human interaction with natural spaces through learning about nature, expanding knowledge of good ecological practices, and welcoming recreation and reflection. 0 0 203394 Educate and promote the general public awareness of the preserve and the environment. Increase general public participation in the development and maintenance of the preserve. This is accomplished through the learning center and through a variety of seasonal festivals. 203394 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 IL X Bridget Provost 7083611873 7402 Lake Katherine Drive Palos Heights IL 60463 Paul Kubik Chairperson 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Jill Moss Stetson Vice-Chairperson 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Terry Heafy Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MaryLee Lockwood Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Heather Begley Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Walter Benard Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Doherty Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Terry Horvath Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jeannine Kacmar Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Joe McCloskey Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel O'Reilly Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Polcaster Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Diana Roscich Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Somali Tomzak Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19353 85468 104821 Nature programs 900099 72321 72321 Canoe/snow shoe rental 900099 41276 41276 Permits 900099 18420 18420 132017 6027 6027 171561 0 171561 171561 171561 6367 19353 702 5665 5665 11297 7756 3541 3541 423632 135558 0 183253 29399 17988 10660 751 12723 12723 7343 3672 3671 221243 176430 29388 15425 7238 2870 4368 2844 2844 Special Events/Fundrais 21017 21017 Volunteer recognition 4868 2434 2434 Miscellaneous 2150 2150 308825 203394 65804 39627 193234 116598 272433 453932 55283 3010 520950 573540 11233 5757 51963 0 22825 23050 86021 28807 X 306141 470362 128788 74371 434929 544733 520950 573540 114807 -5003 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 64667 123835 97629 86086 104821 477038 64667 123835 97629 86086 104821 477038 3659 473379 33209 96116 181180 201924 177588 690017 1167055 628909 0.40560 0.40220 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 63442 63442 80530 17088 63442 80530 80530 80530 80530 80530 80530 0 0 0 Security deposits 23050 23050 X 962578 538949 538949 423629 0 423629 847774 538949 538949 308825 0 308825 Part V, Line 4: To fulfill its mission to inspire passion for environmental stewardship and gardens in a unique urban setting and to promote environmentally sustainable choices through education, outdoor experiences and scientific research, the Board set aside $38,442 for operations and $25,000 for Site Plan. Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements: The Organziation was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. The Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. The Organization's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination for three years after they are filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 was prepared by an independent accountant. It was reviewed by the Lake Katherine staff and approved by the Board Treasurer. The Form 990 provided to the entire Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board of Directors is required to sign the conflict of interest policy annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part I, #5 Number of Employees: Thirty-eight individuals (four full-time) worked at Lake Katherine during 2022. Salaries are paid and 2022 W-2s were issued by the City of Palos Heights and a portion of those services were donated to the organization.