Public Charity

BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC

BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in ALTAMONT, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $258K, expenses of $153K, total assets of $2.5M. Imperigo tracks 5 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $44K.

EIN: 371389458 ALTAMONT, IL Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$258K
Total Expenses$153K
Total Assets$2.5M
Grant Records5
Funding Total$44K
Filing Years2020–2024

Mission

THE MISSION OF BALLARD NATURE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH VISITOR INTERPRETATION, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, NATURAL COMMUNITY RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WILL EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURAL COMMUNITIES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED ECOSYSTEMS ESPECIALLY THOSE COMMUNITIES TYPICALLY FOUND IN SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS.

Sample Grants Received

2023
Stewardship of Ballard Nature Center
$5,696
2020
KIDS FISHING POND/GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/FUN AT BALLARDS/ART IN NATURE
$15,300
2020
CONNECT NEW AUDIENCES TO THE OUTDOORS
$10,000
2019
KIDS FISHING POND/GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/FUN AT BALLARDS/ART IN NATURE
$6,315
2018
HABITAT & TRAIL IMPROVEMENT/YEAR END GRANT/YOUTH GROUP CHALLENGE
$7,150

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Officers & Directors

SECRETARY Billie Bales
BOARD MEMBER Brett Higgs
BOARD MEMBER Chris Niebrugge
BOARD MEMBER Debbie Clagg
BOARD MEMBER Jake Buhnerkempe
BOARD MEMBER Joe Fearday

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Top Grant Purposes

KIDS FISHING POND/GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/FUN AT BALLARDS/ART IN NATURE
$21,615 2 grants
CONNECT NEW AUDIENCES TO THE OUTDOORS
$10,000 1 grant
HABITAT & TRAIL IMPROVEMENT/YEAR END GRANT/YOUTH GROUP CHALLENGE
$7,150 1 grant
Stewardship of Ballard Nature Center
$5,696 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $258K $153K $2.5M
2023 $205K $129K $2.3M
2022 $192K $234K $2.1M
2021 $800K $150K $2.3M
2020 $222K $109K $1.6M

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $222K to $258K (+16%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.5M.

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