Nonprofit · EIN 13-6176032
FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · RYE, NY 10580
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,556,673 | $2,434,747 | $121,926 | $3,004,666 | $604,726 | $2,399,940 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,340,526 | $2,275,598 | $64,928 | $2,638,281 | $536,873 | $2,101,408 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $601,675
- of which government grants
- $103,493
- Membership dues
- $69,569
- Program service revenue
- $1,771,180
- Investment income
- $74,832
- Net income from fundraising events
- $105,301
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $890
- Other revenue
- $108,986
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $197,099
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,428,954
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,901,243
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,261
- Depreciation
- $62,214
- Program services (functional)
- $1,718,786
- Management and general (functional)
- $497,450
- Fundraising (functional)
- $218,511
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,638,281
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,004,666
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $604,726
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,399,940
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $478,093
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,119,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,323,835
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $76,105
- Gross receipts
- $2,685,547
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE SILLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $160,206 | $36,892 |
| CAITLIN LAYNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BELLEVILLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ENGERRAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAMBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MORELAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA CHOLERTON-BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY IVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK LUCIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA TIGRE BARBOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JULIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SCHATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA O'MARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRETT HARSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCARDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE SILLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $160,206 | $36,892 |
| CAITLIN LAYNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BELLEVILLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ENGERRAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAMBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MORELAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA CHOLERTON-BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY IVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK LUCIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA TIGRE BARBOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JULIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SCHATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA O'MARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT HARSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCARDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 274, RYE, NY 10580-0274
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER LAMBERT, PO BOX 274, RYE, NY 10580
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER LAMBERT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (914) 967-5150
- Website
- WWW.RYENATURECENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP
Mission
FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER (FRNC) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. WE ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION, PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY'S ACCESS TO NATURE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES ARE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ACCESS. CONSERVATION IS THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK. FRNC PRESERVES, PROTECTS, AND MANAGES THE 47-ACRE CITY OF RYE FOREST, THE RYE NATURE CENTER, SO IT CAN BE STUDIED AND ENJOYED BY THE COMMUNITY. FRNC IMPLEMENTS ACTIVE LAND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES TO MAINTAIN THE ECOSYSTEMS AND HABITATS IN THE PRESERVE YEAR-ROUND. AS THE LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS IN THE AREA, FRNC IMMERSES ALL PEOPLE INTO NATURE THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING PROGRAMS. FRNC TEACHERS AND NATURALISTS PROVIDE OVER 42,000 ANNUAL EXPERIENCES TO HELP PEOPLE FOSTER RESPECT FOR AND CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD.Expenses $1,718,786 · revenue $1,771,180
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-6176032
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C116)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,004,666
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,685,547
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,556,673 | $2,434,747 | $3,004,666 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,340,526 | $2,275,598 | $2,638,281 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,024,594 | $1,897,010 | $2,395,644 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-6176032).
Questions about FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC is 13-6176032.
- Is FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER LAMBERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,206 (CHRISTINE SILLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF RYE NATURE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,556,673, expenses of $2,434,747 and total assets of $3,004,666 at year end.
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