Eastern Region Association Of Forest And Nature Schools Inc
- Assets
- $172.3k
- Revenue
- $316.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Glen Arm, MD
- Founding
- 06/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-4291262
Organization Overview
Eastern Region Association Of Forest And Nature Schools 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 06/2021, Eastern Region Association Of Forest And Nature Schools Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eastern Region Association Of Forest And Nature Schools 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 06/2021, Eastern Region Association Of Forest And Nature Schools Inc generated $316.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $201.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 35.0% per year over the past 4 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 2021, PROGRAMS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE 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 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SUMMER 2021 WITH 21 CHILDREN. NOTCHCLIFF PROVIDES A 'LAB SCHOOL' APPROACH TO CONTINUE LEARNING ABOUT THE NEEDS OF TEACHERS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN NATURE-BASED OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMS.
OUR ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE FEE-BASED AND FREE ONLINE COURSES, WEBINARS, AND VIRTUAL GATHERINGS. MANY OF OUR ONLINE COURSES ARE ALSO APPROVED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLOCK HOURS. WE SAW INCREDIBLE ATTENDANCE FOR ALL ONLINE OFFERINGS WITH 476 ATTENDEES JOINING INTERACTIVE OR PRE-RECORDED VIRTUAL TRAINING AND 298 ATTENDEES JOINING FREE GUEST WEBINARS, ONLINE NETWORKING SESSIONS, AND OTHER ONLINE FORUMS. THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL 279 ONLINE PARTICIPANTS (MENTIONED ABOVE) WHO ATTENDED OUR NATURE-BASED TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSES ONLINE. IN TOTAL, 1,053 TEACHERS RECEIVED HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AROUND NATURE-BASED AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TOPICS.
CONSULTING AND OUTDOOR TEACHER RETREATS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Monica Wiedel-Lubinski Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $31,567 |
Amy Beam Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Clayton Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sue Penix President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Ivey Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Bozzo Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,545 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,723 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,268 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $266,654 |
| 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 | $316,922 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $63,917 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,196 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,378 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,086 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,150 |
| 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 | $22,088 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,581 |
| Office expenses | $15,485 |
| Information technology | $7,040 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,520 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,516 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,381 |
| All other expenses | $1,713 |
| Total functional expenses | $201,207 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,328 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $172,328 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,131 |
| 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 | $1,131 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $171,197 |
| 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 | $172,328 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Eastern Region Association Of Forest And Nature Schools Inc has recieved totaling $27,081.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Teto Corporation Mechanicsburg, PA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Arthur B Wilner Foundation Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $81 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Parks Conservation Association Washington, DC | $74,519,726 | $41,743,039 |
Global Environment & Technology Foundation Arlington, VA | $13,937,500 | $15,203,934 |
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $2,355,125 | $6,700,901 |
The National Environmental Education And Training Foundation Washington, DC | $2,339,365 | $4,620,230 |
Delaware Nature Society Inc Hockessin, DE | $53,862,296 | $7,157,698 |
International Conservation Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | $1,011,083 | $2,574,743 |
American Flood Coalition Inc Washington, DC | $5,202,884 | $5,634,204 |
The Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Philadelphia, PA | $10,822,315 | $3,090,919 |
Oglebay Institute Wheeling, WV | $22,985,672 | $2,941,395 |
Delaware Riverkeeper Network Bristol, PA | $2,263,203 | $2,510,887 |
Irvine Natural Science Center Inc Owings Mills, MD | $13,723,706 | $2,497,681 |
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance West Chester, PA | $11,691,192 | $1,396,140 |