Natureworks Inc
Non-profit organization assists in the development and conservation of wildlife preserves, introduces wildlife into new habitats and provides education opportunities for adults and children on the values of sharing our homeland with wildlife.
Natureworks Inc at a glance
In short: Natureworks Inc gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $18,209
- -92.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Natureworks Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was George Miksch Sutton Avian Research ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $18K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Bartlesville, OK | Study Migratory Bird | $16,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,209 | $21,278 | $238,020 | $16,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $234,951 | $302,513 | $398,463 | $18,000 | 1 | $93 |
| 2022 | $330,901 | $155,779 | $268,668 | $16,500 | 1 | $611 |
| 2021 | $443,790 | $17,613 | $25,148 | — | — | $701 |
| 2020 | $451,325 | $137,036 | $129,517 | $3,000 | Total only | $72 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Natureworks Inc
Based on IRS filings
Natureworks Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Natureworks Inc is led by Michael McClendon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 34 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael McClendon
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwayne Flynn
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Miles
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Stokely
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Kramer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Nunneley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelley Wallack
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Collins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe McGraw
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Bostian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Flick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Linscott
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Grant
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Hinch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Hoar Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Berklacy
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gallemore
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Isler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Treak Tasker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vic Vreeland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virgil Lampton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Ridenour Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audra Fogle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Grim
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vic Bailey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Grigsby
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Kemendo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Biery
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Robertson
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Darla Knight (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Nunneley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Galbraith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Thomas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Melville M. Mercer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Lee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Pete Messler (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Natureworks Inc
How much does Natureworks Inc give each year?
Natureworks Inc gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is Natureworks Inc?
Natureworks Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is Natureworks Inc?
Natureworks Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tulsa, OK. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Natureworks Inc operate?
Natureworks Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Natureworks Inc's EIN?
Natureworks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1390942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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