Association For Nature -Based Education Inc is located in Glen Arm, MD. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Association For Nature -Based Education Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association For Nature -Based Education Inc 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 06/2022, Association For Nature -Based Education Inc generated $302.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $264.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 34.3% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES, SUPPORT, AND INSPIRATION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE THE FIELD OF NATURE-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE LIFE-LONG APPRECIATION FOR OUR NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EASTERN REGION ASSOCIATION OF FOREST AND NATURE SCHOOLS, INC. (ERAFANS) CONTINUES TO FULFILL OUR MISSION THROUGH NATURE-BASED EDUCATION AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES FOR TEACHERS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES. IN 2021, OUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE INCREASED ATTENDANCE FOR OUR NATURE-BASED TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSES, GROWING DEMAND OF OUR ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE EXPANSION OF NOTCHCLIFF NATURE PROGRAMS. THE NATURE-BASED TEACHER CERTIFICATION IS A 36-HOUR COURSE THAT PROVIDES IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BEST PRACTICES IN NATURE-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO PREPARE TEACHERS FOR MEANINGFUL OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE CERTIFICATION IS OFFERED IN TIERED LEVELS I, II, AND III. WE CERTIFIED A TOTAL OF 396 TEACHERS IN 2021, WITH 279 ONLINE PARTICIPANTS AND 117 PARTICIPANTS JOINING US FOR LIVE TRAINING IN BALTIMORE, MD AND TOLEDO, OH. 355 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED LEVEL I CERTIFICATION, 31 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED LEVEL II AND 10 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED OUR INAUGURAL LEVEL II COHORT.
NOTCHCLIFF NATURE PROGRAMS IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ARM OF PROGRAMMING OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. IN 2022, PROGRAMS INCLUDED FOREST PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD (31 CHILDREN) AND A HOMESCHOOL COOPERATIVE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-8 YEARS OLD (10 CHILDREN). IN ADDITION, WE OFFERED LICENSED SUMMER NATURE CAMPS. NOTCHCLIFF PROVIDES A 'LAB SCHOOL' APPROACH TO CONTINUE LEARNING ABOUT THE NEEDS OF TEACHERS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN NATURE-BASED OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Monica Wiedel-Lubinski Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
Michel Anderson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Dorsey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Joseph Lewis Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nickie Haines Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Rooney Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $19,880 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,880 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $219,887 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $302,767 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,577 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,829 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $89,137 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,105 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $505 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,839 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,457 |
Office expenses | $6,430 |
Information technology | $6,718 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,241 |
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 | $4,644 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $264,832 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,416 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,371 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $209,787 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $655 |
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 | $655 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $209,132 |
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 | $209,787 |