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Nonprofit · EIN 75-1317961

HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC

Tax-exempt · MCKINNEY, TX 75069

Financials

$1.6M$1.7M2022$2M$2M2023$2.5M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,529,887$2,615,535-$85,648$6,021,530$191,186$5,830,344
September 30, 2024990$1,950,309$2,038,588-$88,279$5,929,405$106,725$5,822,680
September 30, 2023990$1,571,736$1,670,831-$99,095$5,664,434$204,376$5,460,058
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,229,610
Membership dues
$363,810
Program service revenue
$935,300
Investment income
$105,361
Royalties
$947
Net rental income
$19,445
Net income from fundraising events
$110,305
Net income from sales of inventory
$124,778
Other revenue
$259,616

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,222,962
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,428,320
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,562
Occupancy
$149,166
Travel
$1,696
Depreciation
$194,075
Program services (functional)
$1,759,995
Management and general (functional)
$580,240
Fundraising (functional)
$275,300

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,929,405
Total assets, end of year
$6,021,530
Total liabilities, end of year
$191,186
Net assets, end of year
$5,830,344
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,053,730
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,367,187
Net assets with donor restrictions
$463,157
Gross receipts
$2,691,957
Employees
75
Volunteers
330
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
TX

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL WOODFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW MACPHERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE GRAYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LARRY OFFERDAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK GLEWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSHUA VERKERKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENA STROHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KYLE BOUGHTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SIM ISRAELOFFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN LADAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CATE BOWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOY GARYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAMELA QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL WOODFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHANNA DELGADOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVE GRAYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LARRY OFFERDAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK GLEWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSHUA VERKERKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENA STROHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KYLE BOUGHTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SIM ISRAELOFFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL MILLERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAREN LADAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL WOODFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM LANDERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNIFER DEXTERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LARRY OFFERDAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARGARET LATHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE IMHOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE WHITEHEADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHERYL MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SIM ISRAELOFFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVE GRAYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RICK GLEWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 NATURE PL, MCKINNEY, TX 75069-8840
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR JOHN DEXTER, ONE NATURE PLACE, MCKINNEY, TX 750698840
Signed the 990
DR JOHN DEXTER, EXEC. DIRECTOR
Phone
(972) 562-5566
Return prepared by
BLAND GARVEY PC

Mission

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING APPRECIATION OF NATURE AND ITS CONSERVATION, PRESERVING A PORTION OF NORTH TEXAS LAND AND PRESERVING THROUGH MUSEUM COLLECTIONS EXAMPLES OF NATURAL HISTORY, NATURE RELATED ART WORKS AND MEMORABILIA OF FOUNDER, BESSIE HEARD

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ADMISSION TO THE 289 ACRE WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT AREAS, WHICH SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF BRINGING PEOPLE AND NATURE TOGETHER
    Expenses $1,002,336 · revenue $539,684
  • ADULT AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE MUSEUM'S PROGRAMS, TO ENHANCE GENERAL PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF PLANT AND WILDLIFE HABITATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
    Expenses $542,358 · revenue $389,297
  • CANOE AND ROPES COURSE PROGRAMSTO OFFER TEAM BUILDING WHILE ENRICHING AWARENESS OF NATURE AND HOW WE INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AS WELL AS WITH OUR NATURAL SURROUNDINGS
    Expenses $8,803 · revenue $6,319
  • Expenses $206,498 · revenue $148,364

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-1317961
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,021,530
Income (IRS master file)
$2,691,957

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,529,887$2,615,535$6,021,530XML
990September 2024$1,950,309$2,038,588$5,929,405XML
990September 2023$1,571,736$1,670,831$5,664,434XML
990September 2022$1,786,438$1,602,490$5,539,854IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––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 75-1317961).

Questions about HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC

What is the EIN of HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC is 75-1317961.
Is HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 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 HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DR JOHN DEXTER.
Who are the officers and directors of HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,529,887, expenses of $2,615,535 and total assets of $6,021,530 at year end.

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