2026-08-11T12:12:02-05:00 2025-09-30 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2024-10-01 581275604 CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER INC % KAREN EWING CHAT 7709922055 PO BOX 769769 ROSWELL GA 30076 KAREN EWING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 7709922055 2026-08-17 true true SABRE J LINAHAN P01372980 4048746244 2026-08-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KAREN EWING PO BOX 769769 ROSWELL GA 30076 7809269 false X www.chattnaturecenter.org X 1976 GA CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING & PROMOTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. SEE SCHEDULE O. 29 29 159 500 0 2072845 4693738 2859006 2611915 69 7302 343621 265394 5275541 7578349 0 0 0 0 3072612 3077967 149599 113274 563239 1891866 1774007 5114077 4965248 161464 2613101 13995054 16275653 991937 671655 13003117 15603998 X TO PROVIDE UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOCUSED ON THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND EMPOWERS THEM TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTS. false false 1081858 1257126 THE CENTER HOSTED A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS FOCUSING ON OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WILDLIFE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. 669210 392647 THE CENTER OPERATED A NATURE STORE SELLING MERCHANDISE WHICH PROMOTES AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, IDEAS, AND SOLUTIONS. 1016686 329364 THE CENTER OPERATES A WILDLIFE CLINIC TO HOUSE AND TREAT INJURED, DISABLED, AND ENDANGERED ANIMALS. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER PROVIDES HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS RELATED TO NATIVE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. 859034 633234 THE CENTER OPERATES A WILDLIFE CLINIC TO PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC ON WILDLIFE IN THEIR LOCAL VICINITY. 859034 633234 3626788 true true false false false false false true false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 49 0 true 159 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 29 29 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false GA X KAREN EWING 7709922055 9135 WILLEO ROAD ROSWELL GA 30075 X Natasha Rice CEO 40.0 0.0 X 124659 0 17044 Karen Ewing VP of Administration 40.0 0.0 X 113890 0 6569 Nick DiLuzio Chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Charlotte Martin Pugh Vice Chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Todd Dolson Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Hyde Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Sandi Buttram Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Rieman Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 James Stokes Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Glen Hasling Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Richard Hirsekorn Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Helen Tapp Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Joel Blanchard Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Craig Hodges Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kelly Comstock Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jeffery G Dingle PE Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Sacha Goodson Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Dutch Earle Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ben Haislip Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Harriette Hoyt Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Allison N Laird Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Gary A Ludi MD Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Beth Lehman Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jon McKee Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 John Mulcahy Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Aaron Mitchell Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Chris Smith Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ramona Walsh Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CMax Zygmont Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Bob Williams PE Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Robert Hagan Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 238549 0 23613 2 false false false COXE CURRY ASSOCIATES 191 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 4025 ATLANTA GA 30303 FUNDRAISE CONSULTANT 113274 1 363079 339323 3991336 24374 4693738 VARIOUS PROGRAMS 900099 2055302 2055302 ADMISSIONS 900099 346363 346363 FACILITY RENTAL 531310 199240 199240 BEVERAGE COMMISSION 900099 11010 11010 2611915 7302 7302 0 0 0 0 0 0 187572 339323 155399 32173 32173 0 0 0 308286 75521 232765 232765 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 456 456 456 7578349 2612371 272240 0 0 0 0 263749 197927 38586 27236 0 2396613 1798510 350620 247483 47746 35830 6986 4930 183112 137414 26789 18909 186747 143572 28151 15024 0 0 27500 27500 0 113274 113274 0 81708 13458 68250 70837 70837 231861 181026 36537 14298 0 0 56070 44015 8579 3476 17604 17339 222 43 0 3197 2510 489 198 3722 3722 0 459294 360546 70272 28476 143404 62708 75743 4953 PROGRAM EXPENSES 244712 214677 30035 CONTRACT LABOR 99807 94817 4990 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 71743 71743 LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE 59187 46494 9049 3644 203361 133365 23726 46270 4965248 3626788 775221 563239 164027 1815396 493457 82048 223992 880830 282719 33817 0 0 0 0 0 0 18985 27942 83054 128153 21780800 8473333 12728820 13307467 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13995054 16275653 266550 226367 0 0 525387 445288 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200000 0 0 0 991937 671655 X 10106591 10158363 2896526 5445635 13003117 15603998 13995054 16275653 2613101 -12220 X false true X true false X 4882753 1968476 1998408 1773948 4693738 15317323 1648485 1710117 2322794 2859006 2611915 11152317 315701 316713 298897 308286 1239597 0 0 6531238 3994294 4637915 4931851 7613939 27709237 45225 11400 58500 83500 1622662 1821287 0 45225 11400 58500 83500 1622662 1821287 25887950 252 137 16501 69 7302 24261 0 252 137 16501 69 7302 24261 83008 148334 32173 263515 43140 53896 75177 16120 456 188789 6574630 4048327 4812601 5096374 7653870 28185802 0.91848 0.94925 0.00086 0.00089 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38000 X false 2896526 3207189 91461 566619 5445635 2270335 1022840 145908 250741 2896526 1535580 1219842 104761 380326 2270335 6433480 1044307 55019 5887188 1535580 0 6161158 -272322 6433480 0.17700 0.82300 false false 2228359 2228359 8036924 3666004 4370920 11515517 4807329 6708188 13307467 0 0 X 7726477 99648 48480 148128 7578349 7578349 5125596 99648 12220 48480 160348 4965248 4965248 SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 The organization was donated a bronze statue appraised at $38,000, which is permanently installed in the gardens of the nature center. This artwork is accessible to the public and serves as a visual and cultural enhancement to the natural environment. It supports the organization's mission by enriching the educational experience of visitors and fostering a deeper appreciation for the intersection of art and nature conservation. SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 Restricted net assets relate to contributions received through the capital campaign and other contributions received with donor imposed restrictions. Cash and promises to give received through the capital campaign are restricted to the purchase of property improvements, furniture, equipment, and expenditures for fundraising and management of the campaign. Other donor-imposed restrictions are for various specific program purposes. All restrictions are considered to be fulfilled when payments are made for the specific purpose. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 THE CENTER HAS BEEN GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501 (A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE") AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501 (C)(3) WHEREBY ONLY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 512(A)(1) OF THE CODE, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX. THE CENTER HAD NO SIGNIFICANT UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME DURING 2025 AND 2024; ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION OR BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CENTER ANNUALLY EVALUATES ALL FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX POSITIONS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES AN ANALYSIS OF WHETHER THESE INCOME TAX POSITIONS THE CENTER TAKES MEET THE DEFINITION OF AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION UNDER THE INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION. THE CENTER BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR TAX YEARS ENDING BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D $ -27,041 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES $ 75,521 COGS FROM INVENTORY SALES --------------------------------------- $ 48,480 TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D $ -27,041 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES $ 75,521 COGS FROM INVENTORY SALES --------------------------------------- $ 48,480 TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS X X X X X true Coxe Curry Associates 191 PEACHTREE ST 450 ATLANTA GA 30303 Strategy Advisors false 2517250 113274 2403976 2517250 113274 2403976 GA A NIGHT OUT 300515 262315 38200 21048 1750 43877 ECO CHALLENGE 88965 33005 55960 4498 22950 3 137415 44003 93412 61276 526895 339323 187572 25546 1750 128103 155399 32173 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER, INC. (THE "CENTER") WAS FORMED IN 1976 AS A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING AND PROMOTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING A PLACE TO APPRECIATE AND ENJOY THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AND ITS NATIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE. THE CENTER OFFERS RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGAMS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS COMPOSED OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, IN THE LOCAL AREA. DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE INVOLVEMENT OF THESE COMMUNITY LEADERS IN BUSINESS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY HAVE NORMAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND WITH EACH OTHER THAT MIGHT BE EXPECTED OF LEADERS IN A SUBURBAN COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, THESE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WILL NOT IMPACT THE MISSION OR OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE OPERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE TAX RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS FILED, AND IT IS THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD ONCE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES IT AND ONCE THE RETURN HAS BEEN FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WITHIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION PERIODICALLY REVIEWS INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.