2025-07-02T04:01:01-07:00 2024-12-31 592754585 GREENLEE KURRAS RICE & BROWN PA 627 N DONNELLY ST MOUNT DORA FL 32757 990 2024-01-01 593039878 TROUT LAKE NATURE CENTER INC TROU 3523577536 520 E COUNTY ROAD 44 EUSTIS FL 32736 CATHIE CATASUS President 2025-07-02 true true JOHN S RICE CPA P01335321 3523836300 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CATHIE CATASUS 520 E COUNTY ROAD 44 EUSTIS FL 327362518 558247 false X TROUTLAKENATURECENTER.COM X 1991 FL DEDICATED TO CONSERVING AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ITS IMPORTANCE 11 11 4 50 0 257314 433201 34242 31528 65355 68407 26227 16553 383138 549689 0 0 130744 148162 0 23647 84660 102397 215404 250559 167734 299130 2078902 2378626 9156 8510 2069746 2370116 THE MISSION EMPHASIZES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, LARGELY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IS DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH FLORIDA STATE STANDARDS AND ADMINISTERED BY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF. THE ADULT PROGRAMS INVOLVE STAFF AND NON-STAFF EXPERTS CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES ON SITE AND ALSO INCLUDE VISITS TO OTHER LOCATIONS. false false 190998 THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATE ABOUT ITS IMPORTANCE. PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS, HOMESCHOOLERS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CORRELATED TO FLORIDA'S SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND VARY BY GRADE LEVEL. IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED PER GRADE LEVEL ON A CLASS BY CLASS BASIS. CONCEPTS SUCH AS FOOD WEBS, ADAPTATIONS, WATER QUALITY, VERTEBRATES AND INVERTEBRATES, CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIES, WEATHER, BIODIVERSITY AND MORE ARE TAUGHT THROUGH INTERACTIVE LESSONS. IN ADDITION TO TEACHING SCIENCE CONCEPTS, STUDENTS AND YOUTH MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS TO NATURE AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. 8793 THE CENTER PROVIDES REGULAR PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS. SOME EXAMPLES ARE SUNDAY FUNDAYS ON TURTLES, REPTILES, WATER AND BEARS, NIGHT HIKES, NATURALIST SERIES, MONTHLY PACK WALKS, AND SUMMER READING TRAILS PROGRAMS ALONG WITH WATER COLOR PAINTING CLASSES AND OTHERS INSPIRED BY NATURE PROGRAMMING. OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS ALSO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER PROVIDES TWICE A WEEK YOGA SESSIONS AND MONTHLY NATURE SPROUTS PROGRAMS FOR 2 TO 5 YEAR OLDS. PARTICIPATION RANGES FROM 15 TO 100 AT THE EVENTS. 1032 THE CENTER'S PROPERTY AND FACILITIES (NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, SCREENED IN PICNIC SHELTER, EDUCATION BUILDING, EDUCATION DOCK, BOARDWALK, FOOT BRIDGES AND TRAILS) ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND GUIDED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE EDUCATION BUILDING AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM CONTAIN MOUNTED SPECIMENS OF WILDLIFE NATIVE TO THE AREA. THE CENTER ALSO CURATES A 1,400-SPECIMEN BUTTERFLY AND INSECT COLLECTION. CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ADULTS AND DOG WALKERS TRAVEL OUR TRAILS, USE OUR PICNIC AREAS AND ENJOY NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS. A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED USING OUTDOOR TEACHING AREAS. 200823 true true false false false false true false false true true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false true true true true true true false true true true true false false false false false FL X X TROUT LAKE NATURE CENTER INC 3523577536 520 E COUNTY ROAD 44 EUSTIS FL 32736 X STANLEY NAPIER Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GREGG COLLIER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WALT LEESCH DIRECTOR 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOANNE HART-RITTENHOUSE Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DEE BENDER Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE HIGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CATHIE CATASUS President 7.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BOB WEXLER DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIE HAWKINS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOAN BRYANT Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN RICHTER Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 7850 63750 361601 433201 ENTRY FEES 10255 10255 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 9414 9414 GIFT SHOP 2599 2599 PROGRAM REVENUE 9260 9260 31528 68413 68413 0 0 1229 1229 1229 1229 6 -6 -6 -6 23876 8552 15324 15324 0 0 0 549689 31522 84966 0 0 0 0 0 0 137607 110086 13761 13760 0 0 10555 8444 1056 1055 0 0 6540 5232 654 654 0 0 0 587 470 59 58 513 410 52 51 2971 2377 297 297 0 0 5590 4472 559 559 0 0 0 0 0 42630 34104 4264 4262 7429 5943 743 743 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 17855 14284 1786 1785 PROGRAM EXPENSES 9825 9825 SOFTWARE 1633 1633 CRITTER/HABITAT EXPENSE 1439 1439 5385 3737 1225 423 250559 200823 26089 23647 41978 104063 1374597 1296679 0 0 0 0 0 0 615 124 836276 252089 591602 584187 0 0 0 2217 70110 391356 2078902 2378626 9156 8510 9156 8510 X 2069746 2370116 2069746 2370116 2078902 2378626 X 299130 1240 X false true X false false X 306560 335595 292506 257314 433201 1625176 0 0 306560 335595 292506 257314 433201 1625176 0 1625176 4969 304 18093 63805 68407 155578 23438 23438 21663 2371 53479 41372 16553 135438 1939630 0.83790 0.87100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 1 54 1 false 30 800 false 251948 500 13194 265642 239744 12204 251948 236080 3664 239744 235041 1016 23 236080 231597 3444 235041 false false false 70150 70150 238097 84475 153622 408035 85642 322393 64741 43032 21709 55253 38940 16313 584187 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 391356 391356 RESERVE INCOME - MAINTENANCE EMP 8495 Rounding 3 SALES TAX PAYABLE 12 8510 888515 338826 338826 549689 549689 260843 10284 10284 250559 250559 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. THE EASEMENT IS FOR PROTECTION OF NATURAL HABITAT IN A WOODED WETLAND AREA IN EUSTIS FLORIDA. THIS LAND IS NEXT TO THE LAND OWNED BY TROUT LAKE NATURE CENTER INC. MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY IS MINIMAL AND IS INCLUDED ON THE BOOKS OF TROUT LAKE NATURE CENTER INC WITH MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO PERPETUATE THE OPERATIONS OF TROUT LAKE NATURE CENTER INC. A PERCENTAGE OF THE ASSETS MAY BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT OPERATING FUNCTIONS. THE BOARD DETERMINES IF THESE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED ANNUALLY OR WHETHER THE FUNDS WILL REMAIN IN THE FUND TO GROW AND BETTER SUPPORT THE LONG TERM NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 ACCRUED INCOME $338826 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S ACCRUED EXPENSES $10284 false BUILDING CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER 22066 22066 8552 22066 22066 8552 8552 13514 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 WITH ALL SCHEDULES AND ATTACHMENTS IS PREPARED BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FROM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TREASURER. AFTER THE RETURN IS APPROVED BY THE TREASURER IT IS THEN EMAILED TO EACH OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW. DISCUSSION LEADING TO ANY CORRECTIONS ARE MADE AT THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND ONCE APPROVED THE RETURN IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD ANNUALLY CERTIFIES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. DURING THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS, IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES THE BOARD WILL REVIEW AND MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 AN APPROPRIATE MESSAGE IS PLACED ON THE TROUT LAKE NATURE CENTER INC WEBSITE TO CALL THE PHONE NUMBER INDICATED FOR COPIES OF THE BYLAWS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT = $1240