COMMUNITY NATURE FOUNDATION

EIN: 352731369 501(c)(3) Environment

Olympia, WA

Total Revenue
$193,007
Total Expenses
$197,903
Total Assets
$511,538
Net Assets
$17,917
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Charissa Waters
Phone
3603050021
Tax Period
2025-02-01 to 2026-01-31

COMMUNITY NATURE FOUNDATION, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $193K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 232% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To protect and restore vital ecosystems and connect people to the beauty, wonder, wisdom and medicine of nature.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $146,689 Revenue: $172,712

The organization's educational and conservation programs focus on protecting urban forest resources while providing outdoor education and youth development opportunities. Since its formation in 2021...

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The organization's educational and conservation programs focus on protecting urban forest resources while providing outdoor education and youth development opportunities. Since its formation in 2021, the organization has protected more than 2.5 acres of ecologically significant urban forest and served more than 250 families through its Forest Preschool programs. During 2025, the organization's outdoor education programs served approximately 70 to 80 children through forest preschool, after-school programs, and homeschool nature enrichment classes. The organization also conducted seasonal community events to promote ecological awareness, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices. Events included a Fall Harvest Party, Winter Solstice Spiral Walk, Spring Scavenger Hunt, and Forest Clean-up Party, each serving approximately 30 to 50 participants and supported by 5 to 10 volunteers.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,095
Program Service Revenue $170,712
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $19,200
TOTAL REVENUE $193,007

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $141,327
Fundraising Expenses $10,909
Program Expenses $146,689
Other Expenses $56,576
TOTAL EXPENSES $197,903

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $193,007 $58,086 +2.3%
Expenses $197,903 $67,373 +1.9%
Net Income $-4,896 $-9,287 -0.5%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
5
Volunteers
31

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
$80,737
Total Directors
6
$80,737
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Charissa Waters President 40
Officer Director
$53,382 $0 $53,382
Lindsey Rhoes Wonder Vice President 40
Officer Director
$27,355 $0 $27,355
Jamie Corson Treasurer 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gregory Voelker Secretary 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marty Kenney Board Member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Madeline MacLean Board Member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2026 $193,007 $197,903 $511,538 $-4,896
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