Blue Heron Nature Preserve Inc.
Blue Heron Nature Preserve Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Our Mission is to create a personal experience with nature, we: 1. engage and motivate people to experience native habitats in an urban environment 2. protect and preserve native habitats and their associated heritage 3. provide a living nature lab for education and research, and 4. advocate for the preservation and conservation of nature in urban communities
About
BLUE WAY TRAILS INITIATIVE 3 miles of soft walking trails in City of Atlanta - Connecting our Community - * Commenced Capital Campaign to ensure funding of this effort through public support * Hired Trail Builder and Project Manager * Completed design and started required engineering studies, permitting * Began renovation and rehabilitation of existing trails HABITAT RESTORATION -* Continued efforts at meadow renovations at Land o Lakes and Emma Lane parcels * Working with partner Amphibian Foundation, planned for creating environment appropriate to supporting Amphibian Foundation's efforts to save endangered frogs and salamanders. * Commenced overhaul of small building for use as Field Research Center providing a usable space for our partners and us to collaborate on environmental research * As part of serving our partners and Greater Atlanta and regional conservation efforts, we started small but necessary renovations to our building to help ensure welcoming and functional space for visitors, students,campers and others. EDUCATION - * Continued to expand youth education and camp offerings * Grew our after school programs working with public and private schools * Expanded Home school curriculum and outreach * Expanded our Field Education Center network throughout the Preserve taking outdoor research and * teaching closest to the habitat and living labs of nature. * Provided more on-site and off-site Scouting and Family engagement opportunities PUBLIC ARTS - * Continued our Artist in Residence program, building on the prior two years' efforts of making art more accessible to the public * Curated our 3rd Art in Nature exhibit, open to th public, and with art contributed by local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “We connect children and adults to the beauty and wonder of nature through education, conservation initiatives, arts, and trail at a magnificent greenspace that we manage and enhance for generations to enjoy.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Our organization is dedicated to creating personal experiences with nature through innovative educational activities, conservation initiatives, wildlife preservation programs, and environmentally-focused artwork at the preserve.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as GA.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 8 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $250,339.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is not based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $97,868 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $41,574 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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