The Nature Generation
- Assets
- $62.1k
- Revenue
- $50.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 07/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-1670424
Organization Overview
The Nature Generation is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nature Generation 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 12/2021, Nature Generation generated $50.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $44.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NATURE GENERATION (NATGEN) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE REACH OUR NATION'S YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS IN LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD: FOCUSED ON GETTING OUR GREEN EARTH AWARD-WINNING BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUTH, AND CONNECTING OUR AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS TO YOUNG PEOPLE.THE NATURE GENERATION (NATGEN) CREATED THE GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD (GEBA) TO PROMOTE BOOKS THAT INSPIRE CHILDREN TO GROW A DEEPER APPRECIATION, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. OUR GEBA PROGRAM IS THE UNITED STATES' FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BOOK AWARD PROGRAM. THIS IS AN ANNUAL AWARD FOR AUTHORS WHO WRITE BOOKS THAT BEST RAISE AWARENESS OF THE BEAUTY OF OUR NATURAL WORLD AND THE RESPONSIBILITY THAT WE HAVE TO PROTECT IT. IN 2021, 137 BOOKS WERE SUBMITTED BY PUBLISHERS AND AUTHORS FOR CONSIDERATION. WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED ON EARTH DAY AND THE ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY IS HELD AT OUR READ GREEN FESTIVAL IN THE FALL. NATGEN ALSO BRINGS AUTHORS INTO AREA SCHOOLS AND DONATES HUNDREDS OF BOOKS TO TITLE I SCHOOLS.SEED GRANTS: SUPPORTS NATGEN'S ONGOING EFFORTS TO ENGAGE AND INFORM YOUTH ABOUT STEM, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY, AND SCIENCE-BASED TRUTH. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND NONPROFITS TO IMPLEMENT THEIR WINNING PROJECTS. THE PROJECTS SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND DISTRIBUTE NATGEN'S GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD BOOKS. SEED GRANT PROJECTS INCORPORATE ONE OR MORE OF WINNING GEBA BOOKS IN THEIR PROJECT. NATGEN SEED GRANTS ARE SMALL-SCALE GRANTS THAT ARE USED TO FUND START-UP OR ONGOING PROJECTS. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS INCLUDE: SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, MILITARY OR VETERANS' GROUPS, ASSOCIATIONS OR CENTERS, FAITH-BASED-ORGANIZATIONS, AND NONPROFITS. THE SELECTIONS ARE MADE THROUGH A COMPETITIVE RFP PROCESS. FROM OUR SECOND ROUND OF GRANTS, WE RECEIVED 10 APPLICATIONS AND AFTER REVIEW BY MEMBERS OF THE NATURE GENERATION BOARD, SELECTED 9 PROJECTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO AWARD NATGEN SEED GRANTS. OUR RECENT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE FROM VIRGINIA, HAWAII, NEW YORK, AND FLORIDA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy L Marasco President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Debi Mcghee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ian Kline Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cindy Shephard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $50,254 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,254 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| 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 | $50,262 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,400 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $113 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,622 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,129 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,232 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,637 |
| All other expenses | $1,375 |
| Total functional expenses | $44,568 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $54,849 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,710 |
| 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 | $1,355 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $62,101 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,723 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,723 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $58,378 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $62,101 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Nature Generation has recieved totaling $6,795.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,665 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $130 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc Annapolis, MD | $13,236,349 | $13,997,052 |
National Center For Electronics Recyling Vienna, WV | $611,266 | $3,611,645 |
Carolina Thread Trail Charlotte, NC | $9,604,448 | $2,824,826 |
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards Asheville, NC | $134,823 | $1,067,088 |
C&o Canal Trust Inc Williamsport, MD | $1,252,991 | $1,201,930 |
Forks Of Coal State Natural Area Foundation Inc Charleston, WV | $164,205 | $1,010,881 |
Operation P R I D E Inc Bowling Green, KY | $1,466,902 | $1,497,207 |
Friends Of Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA | $556,958 | $587,706 |
Transportation Energy Partnership Knoxville, TN | $433,928 | $746,719 |
Netcentric Campaigns Inc Washington, DC | $746,769 | $336,410 |
Roland Park Community Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $2,223,644 | $640,047 |
Tricycle Gardens Richmond, VA | $0 | $34,567 |