NEST INC

EIN: 205450672 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$6,603,601
Total Expenses
$6,015,312
Total Assets
$6,795,763
Net Assets
$6,198,890
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER VAN BERGEN
Phone
2158069349
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NEST INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $6.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 95% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.0M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

NEST, INC. IS AN IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT IDENTIFIES AND COLLABORATES WITH RESPONSIBLE ARTISIAN BUSINESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CUSTOMIZED CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS TO ENABLE EACH ENTERPRISE TO BECOME PROFITABLE AND HAVE A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. NEST HAS SEARCHED GLOBALLY TO IDENTIFY A NETWORK OF EXISTING ARTISANAL WORKSHOPS THAT HAVE STRONG LEADERSHIP, ARE SCALABLE AND CAN TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITIES IN ONE OF THREE WAYS: ALLEVIATE POVERTY, EMPOWER WOMEN, AND PROMOTE PEACE. THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATORY MODEL, NEST WORKS WITH THE ARTISANS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO BOTH PRESERVE AND ENHANCE ARTISTIC TRADITIONS AND INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO MEET THE CAPACITY AND QUALITY DEMANDS OF THE EXPORTING MARKETPLACE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,577,945
Program Service Revenue $812,342
Investment Income $266,985
Other Revenue $-53,671
TOTAL REVENUE $6,603,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $190,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,190,401
Fundraising Expenses $609,962
Program Expenses $4,768,711
Other Expenses $1,634,911
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,015,312

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,603,601 $3,377,821 +1.0%
Expenses $6,015,312 $2,853,873 +1.1%
Net Income $588,289 $523,948 +0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
29
Volunteers
400

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$494,434
Total Directors
13
$204,428
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER VAN BERGEN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer Director
$174,552 $29,876 $204,428
JIM BRIGHAM CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE PECHANEC LUCK FINANCE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUISE PARZICK TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE MEYER TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER WINN BOWMAN TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY REESE TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLEMENT KING TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY AUSTIN-GROOMS TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA NUSZ TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPH STEPHENSON TRUSTEE AS OF DEC 2024 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY CORDES TRUSTEE THROUGH DEC 2024 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN BUSQUETS TRUSTEE THROUGH MAY 2025 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA VAN BERGEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$243,147 $46,859 $290,006
ASHIA DEARWESTER CHIEF STRATEGY/PARTNERSHIP 40.00
Highest
$144,624 $32,770 $177,394
LINDSEY STRUCK CHIEF HANDCRAFT PROGRAMS O 40.00
Highest
$138,875 $26,723 $165,598
MARIKA SHIGA DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT/PAR 40.00
Highest
$121,802 $25,101 $146,903
AMANDA LEE SR DIRECTOR- BRAND STRATEG 40.00
Highest
$118,738 $24,795 $143,533
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $6,603,601 $6,015,312 $6,795,763 $588,289
2024 $3,377,821 $2,853,873 $6,181,401 $523,948
2023 $5,653,162 $5,410,621 $6,187,879 $242,541
2022 $5,462,310 $5,236,787 $6,170,653 $225,523
2021 $4,810,117 $3,924,365 $5,296,909 $885,752
2020 $4,666,979 $3,866,069 $4,675,369 $800,910
2019 $3,071,369 $2,859,109 $3,560,827 $212,260
2018 $3,442,500 $2,298,781 $3,314,706 $1,143,719
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