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OWASCO FLATS NATURE RESERVE INC

MORAVIA, NY · EIN 161549003 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE C32 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · owascoflatsnaturereserve.blogspot.com
revenue
$421
expenses
$1K
net assets
$31K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY AND BIODIVERSITY OF THE OWASCO FLATS NATURE RESERVE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATON, TO ENCOURAGE COMPATIBLE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC OUTREACH, SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Conservation nonprofit focused on protecting the ecological integrity and biodiversity of the Owasco Flats Nature Reserve in Moravia, New York. Manages forested wetland trails along Owasco Inlet and promotes compatible recreational use. Offers environmental education and stewardship opportunities for the public, schools, and researchers. Engages youth and community input to improve trail access and awareness.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Trail Stewardship and Conservation
Manages and maintains trails and natural areas within the Owasco Flats Nature Reserve through conservation and ecological stewardship.
Youth Engagement and Education
Collaborates with youth groups such as the Millard Fillmore 4-H Club to gather input on trail improvements and promote environmental education.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Environmental education and public outreach
      Provides education opportunities through public outreach, school programs, and research initiatives at the Owasco Flats Nature Reserve.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Facilitating compatible recreation
      Encourages compatible recreational activities at the Owasco Flats Nature Reserve to promote public engagement while preserving ecological health.
  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Stewardship and conservation of the reserve
      Engages in stewardship and conservation activities to protect and enhance the ecological integrity and biodiversity of the Owasco Flats Nature Reserve.
  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Trail maintenance and wayfinding
      Provides trail markers for the Owasco Flats Nature Reserve trail to support safe and accessible public use.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$421
Contributions & grants$40696%
Program service revenue
Investment income$154%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$31K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -45.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • JOHN SCOLLAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARYFAITH DECKER MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Millard Fillmore 4-H Club Partner — Collaborated with youth members to assess and recommend improvements for trail usability and family engagement.
  • Millard Fillmore 4-H Club Partner — Youth members consulted on trail improvements and raised funds for trail markers.
  • Parks & Trails New York Funder — Provided a Capacity Building Grant to support organizational development and outreach efforts.
  • Parks & Trails New York Funder — Provided a capacity building grant to support organizational development and communication materials.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Engaged Design and Planning
    methodology: community_engaged_design
    By involving youth and community members as consultants in trail design and accessibility planning, we produce family-friendly improvements because participatory input ensures relevance, builds ownership, and increases long-term community engagement.
  • Education-Integrated Land Stewardship
    methodology: education_integrated_conservation
    By combining land conservation with public education and school-based programs, we enhance ecological integrity and biodiversity because integrating outreach fosters environmental stewardship behaviors and long-term community support for conservation.