Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc
Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc
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About this organization
Mission
To motivate individuals and communities to care for the environment through education, avian wildlife rehabilitation, and research.
About
Nature Center: headquartered on 47 acres of forest, meadow, and rolling hills in Quechee, VT, open year round and located next to the Quechee Gorge, VINS Nature Center features 17 state-of-the-art raptor enclosures that house hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey. In addition, the site has a songbird aviary, indoor and outdoor classroom, and several nature trails including the ADA compliant McKnight Trail, exhibits including dinosaur, forest and canopy walk, wild bird rehabilitation hospital and nature store.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To motivate individuals and communities to care for the environment through education, research, and avian wildlife rehabilitation.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Vins mission is to motivate individuals and communities to care for the environment through education, research and avian wildlife rehabilitation. vins is creating a new generation of environmental stewards each day. located in vermont, the organization combines science and environmental education, along with wild bird rehabilitation for the enjoyment of the public.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as VT.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 149 NATURES WAY PO BOX 1281, QUECHEE, VT, 05059.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 47 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,242,657.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization pays $965,182 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $152,619 in fundraising expenses.
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