Riverbend Environmental Education Center Inc.
Riverbend Environmental Education Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Riverbend teaches environmental principles to children through a direct connection with nature inspiring environmental stewardship and action.
About
Education programs include: 1. Field trips: schools and other groups visit Riverbend's preserve for full or half-day programs. 2. Riverbend on the road: one-time or series classroom visits at schools. 3. After school nature clubs: series of seasonal visits to elementary schools and other partner organizations. 4. Aquaponics: award-winning comprehensive nature-based STEM program. 5. Access programs: comprehensive education programs which serve economically disadvantaged children living in urban communities and 5. Teacher professional development. In 2019, Riverbend delivered 28,237 school program visits alone, with 13,584 of those visits serving students living in under-resourced communities. Approximately 70% of visits take place off-site. Our aquaponics program served 2,526 students.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Riverbend's purpose is to foster an awareness, appreciation, and understanding of our total environment through educational programming. by growing both the love of nature and environmental literacy, we aim to inspire action that contributes to a healthier planet for all. at riverbend, we work to develop environmental literacy using tested education tools grounded in science. we believe that this is essential to live in and care for our natural world. riverbend's nature-based stem education programs advance environmental literacy, appreciation of the natural world and our place in it. through inquiry based learning students have direct experiences with nature and the relevant learning that advances curiosity, critical thinking, creative approaches, and problem-solving skills. riverbend's strategic plan 2018 to 2020 focuses on three primary goals: 1. expand services and increase mission impact of formal, school-based programs 2. establish a strong public identity 3. increase foundationa”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Riverbend teaches environmental principles to children through a direct connection with nature inspiring environmental stewardship and action.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 1950 SPRING MILL ROAD, GLADWYNE, PA, 19035.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 51.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $82,579.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- 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 $662,418 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $111,022 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.