NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 541557043 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$3,787,260
Total Expenses
$4,212,715
Total Assets
$2,169,788
Net Assets
$1,578,380
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
SARA ESPINOZA
Phone
2028332933
Tax Period
2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION, DOING BUSINESS AS NEEF, IS THE NATION'S LEADING ORGANIZATION IN LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,465,100

CONSERVATIONALIGNED WITH NEEF'S MISSION TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES ENGAGING PEOPLE NATIONWIDE TO VISIT, IMPROVE, AND STEWARD PUBLIC LANDS AND SUPPORT PUBLIC LAND...

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CONSERVATIONALIGNED WITH NEEF'S MISSION TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES ENGAGING PEOPLE NATIONWIDE TO VISIT, IMPROVE, AND STEWARD PUBLIC LANDS AND SUPPORT PUBLIC LAND AGENCIES' EFFORTS IN CONSERVATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS SUCH AS:- NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY (NPLD), THE NATION'S LARGEST SINGLE-DAY VOLUNTEER EFFORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS. THIS CELEBRATION BRINGS OUT THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RESTORE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC LANDS AROUND THE COUNTRY. NPLD IS ALSO A "FEE-FREE DAY" WHEN ENTRANCE FEES ARE WAIVED AT NATIONAL PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS. THE 31ST ANNUAL NPLD WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2024.- SEVERAL GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS ARE TIED TO CONSERVATION WHICH FOCUS ON BIODIVERSITY, PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S LEGACY GRANTMAKING PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,029,901

K-12 EDUCATIONNEEF IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS AND RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. AT NEEF, WE BELIEVE THERE IS MUCH TO LEARN...

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K-12 EDUCATIONNEEF IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS AND RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. AT NEEF, WE BELIEVE THERE IS MUCH TO LEARN FROM OBSERVING AND ENGAGING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR GREENING STEM INITIATIVE, WHICH ENCOURAGES EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON, PLACE-BASED EDUCATION AS A KEY TO BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES AND A DEEPER SENSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. GREENING STEM: THE OUTDOORS FACILITATES REAL-WORLD, PROJECT-BASED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS) LEARNING. OUR ONLINE GREENING STEM LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES FREE MATERIALS AND EDUCATOR TOOLKITS TIED TO STANDARDS. CLIMATE SUPERSTARS: AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW THEY CAN TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CARING FOR ITS FUTURE.

Program 3
Expenses: $584,180

HEALTH:NEEF'S HEALTH WORK BUILDS A BROAD, INCLUSIVE COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND BENEFITS. - THROUGH OUR PEDIATRIC ASTHMA INITIATIVE, NEEF PROVIDES FREE...

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HEALTH:NEEF'S HEALTH WORK BUILDS A BROAD, INCLUSIVE COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND BENEFITS. - THROUGH OUR PEDIATRIC ASTHMA INITIATIVE, NEEF PROVIDES FREE TRAINING TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY THE WAY THE ENVIRONMENT INFLUENCES PATIENT HEALTH OUTCOMES AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO MITIGATE OR ENCOURAGE THOSE EFFECTS.- CLIMATE & MENTAL HEALTH EXPLORES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OUTDOOR ACCESS ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THESE OUTCOMES. INCREASING RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY.- SUNWISE EXPLORES ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FEATURING OVER 50 CROSS-CURRICULAR, STANDARDS-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT HELP K-8 CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT SUN SAFETY, UB RADIATION, AND STRATOSPHERIC OZONE.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,760,443
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $26,759
Other Revenue $58
TOTAL REVENUE $3,787,260

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $958,641
Salaries & Benefits $2,438,240
Fundraising Expenses $270,897
Program Expenses $3,739,786
Other Expenses $815,834
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,212,715

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $3,787,260 $4,620,230 -0.2%
Expenses $4,212,715 $4,348,146 0.0%
Net Income $-425,455 $272,084 -2.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
29
Volunteers
43460

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
9
$689,223
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN BUTT BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LOVE BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD GREENWOOD BOARD TREASURER, UNTIL 8/19/23 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHARINE EMERSON BOARD MEMBER, UNTIL 8/19/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY COLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTURO GARICA-COSTAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENIFFER HARPER-TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE HOGGE BOARD MEMBER, UNTIL 8/19/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI MCFARLING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OMAR MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SIKRA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BULLARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA ESPINOZA PRESIDENT & CEO, FROM 11/1/22 40.00
Officer
$190,275 $19,001 $209,276
MERI-MARGARET DOUDES PRES AND CEO, UNTIL 10/31/22 40.00
Officer
$291,105 $0 $291,105
NANCY SMITH VP, FIN AND ADMIN, UNTIL 3/31/23 40.00
Officer
$170,318 $12,613 $182,931
MORGAN VACANTI VP, FIN AND ADMIN, FROM 4/10/23 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JADA LEWIS VP, PROGRAMS, FROM 8/7/23 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA COLLINS-HUGHES VP, HR & CULTURE 40.00
Officer
$5,625 $286 $5,911
DEBORAH LUCCI VP, DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$144,432 $10,534 $154,966
AMY SKALMUSKY VP, MARKETING & CONTENT 40.00
Highest
$129,650 $24,144 $153,794
PATRICK DEAVY VP, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 32.00
Highest
$100,022 $13,869 $113,891
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,787,260 $4,212,715 $2,169,788 $-425,455
2022 $4,620,230 $4,348,146 $2,339,365 $272,084
2021 $3,751,948 $3,923,477 $2,573,644 $-171,529
2020 $3,029,846 $3,373,772 $2,656,159 $-343,926
2019 $2,931,838 $3,390,377 $2,672,189 $-458,539
2018 $3,498,050 $3,507,254 $3,297,183 $-9,204
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