River Legacy Foundation
River Legacy Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
To preserve and enhance land along the Trinity River and its tributaries as an extraordinary educational, recreational and natural resource. Our mission consists of three parts: Environmental Education in order to increase awareness, change attitudes and instill positive environmental stewardship. Recreation through interaction with the Trinity River ecosystems Conservation through environmental education and the preservation of 1300 acres of parkland for the recreation and education of the community. We serve children and families in North Texas and welcome visitors from around the world.
About
THE RIVER LEGACY FOUNDATION SERVES 14,700 NORTH TEXAS FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY THROUGH ITS FIELD INVESTIGATION PROGRAMS AND MORE THAN 40,000 NORTH TEXANS VISIT THE LIVING SCIENCE CENTER EACH YEAR. NOT ONLY DO WE CONSERVE OUR SURROUNDING NATURAL WONDERLAND, BUT WE CONSIDER RIVER LEGACY PARKS A "CLASSROOM WITHOUT WALLS" TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, WATER, WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOSTER SENSITIVITY TO, AND AN APPRECIATION FOR, THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, FESTIVALS, SUMMER CLASSES, PRE-SCHOOL, HOME SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFER A RICH CURRICULUM TO STUDENTS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS IN NORTH TEXAS. RESEARCH SUGGESTS CHILDREN WHO LEARN IN NATURE CAN INCREASE THEIR SCIENCE TESTING BY 27%. SCIENCE IS NOW PROVING WHAT THE RIVER LEGACY FOUNDATION KNEW ALL ALONG ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION HELPS KID LEARN SCIENCE AND IMPROVE THEIR TEST SCORES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The purpose of the river legacy foundation is to provide extraordinary environmental education programs and authentic nature experiences to students in north texas. state science standards for all grade levels places increased emphasis on hands-on and outdoor investigations which make the river legacy environmental education programs more important than ever. the river legacy foundation's mission is to preserve and enhance land along the trinity river and its tributaries as an extraordinary educational, recreational and natural resource.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The purpose of the river legacy foundation is to provide extraordinary environmental education programs and authentic nature experiences to students in north texas. state science standards for all grade levels places increased emphasis on hands-on and outdoor investigations which make the river legacy environmental education programs more important than ever. the river legacy foundation's mission is to preserve and enhance land along the trinity river and its tributaries as an extraordinary educational, recreational and natural resource.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 35 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $332,783.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 24 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1988.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $485,573 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $88,425 in fundraising expenses.
- 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.