Children And Nature Network
- Assets
- $7.7m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 14-1959018
Organization Overview
Children And Nature Network is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Children And Nature Network employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children And Nature Network is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Children And Nature Network generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Children And Nature Network has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $345,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE SO THAT CHILDREN AND THE NATURAL WORLD CAN THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOSTER BELIEFOUR ONLINE RESEARCH LIBRARY HAS GATHERED 1,400 PEER-REVIEWED STUDIES ON THE BENEFITS OF NATURE AND PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO THE LATEST SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR NATURE CONNECTION. FINDING NATURE NEWS, OUR BIWEEKLY NEWSLETTER, ILLUMINATED 39 ARTICLES, SPOTLIGHTING ON-THE-GROUND LEADERS, ADVOCATES AND BELIEVERS IN THE CHILDREN AND NATURE MOVEMENT. OUR RESOURCE HUB OF 700 PUBLICATIONS, MATERIALS AND TOOLS WAS ACCESSED BY 28,770 USERS.
CHANGE CORE SYSTEMSC&NN HAS LAUNCHED NATURE EVERYWHERE, A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE EVERYWHERE CHILDREN LIVE, LEARN AND PLAY IN 100 COMMUNITIES BY 2025. IN FALL 2023,19 ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES WERE ENGAGED IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PLANS FOR CONNECTING CHILDREN TO NATURE. OUR CITIES, GREEN SCHOOLYARDS AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT 50 MUNICIPALITIES AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE AT LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS.
GROW THE MOVEMENTOUR 2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ENGAGED 530 ATTENDEES AND PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT ATTENDANCE OF 28 DIVERSE YOUNG LEADERS AND NATURE ADVOCATES. OUR MEMBERSHIP BASE UNITES 600 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM 22 COUNTRIES. FAMILIES TOGETHER IN NATURE WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL EVENTS PROVIDED CONTENT AND INSPIRATION TO 1,800 PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY SERVICE PROVIDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Milligan-Toffler President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $177,874 |
Edward H Kegle Jr Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 50 | $131,876 |
Jesus Aguirre Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kim Moore Bailey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lisa Moore Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mickey Fearn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,204,652 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,204,652 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $882,619 |
| Investment income | $148,455 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,235,726 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $114,880 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $326,891 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $216,516 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,278,666 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $119,457 |
| Payroll taxes | $130,778 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $577,894 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $47,439 |
| Information technology | $170,704 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $185,566 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $294,184 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,850 |
| Insurance | $11,524 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,397,242 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,681,891 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,161,414 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $766,916 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,882 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,125 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,658,228 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,521 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $579,711 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $752,232 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,401,334 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,504,662 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,658,228 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Children And Nature Network has awarded $85,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PARK PRIDE PURPOSE: GREEN SCHOOLYARDS | $15,000 |
EARTHGEN PURPOSE: GREEN SCHOOLYARDS | $20,000 |
INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE PURPOSE: GREEN SCHOOLYARDS | $10,000 |
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT PURPOSE: GREEN SCHOOLYARDS | $40,000 |