2024-05-28T08:49:08-00:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 943107635 Geoversity Foundation % Nathan Gray GEOV 5109843608 Tubb Canyon Rd Mail Box 937 Borrego Springs CA 92004 Nathan Gray President and CEO 5109843608 2024-05-15 false Nathan Gray 3 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Geoversity Foundation Nathan Gray Tubb Canyon Rd Mail Box 937 Borrego Springs CA 92004 847071 false X https://geoversity.org X 1990 CA Since 1990, Geoversity fka Earth Train, has enabled youth to develop the skills, practical experience, global network necessary to become effective leaders for environmental stewardship and positive social change. 4 3 0 90 0 610209 847040 56054 0 31 0 666263 847071 568000 823000 0 0 9947 22416 240764 48918 808764 881865 -142501 -34794 74711 44843 12764 17690 61947 27153 X Since 1990, Geoversity formerly known as Earth Train, has enabled youth to develop the skills, practical experience, global network necessary to become effective leaders for environmental stewardship and positive social change. false false 284038 259500 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Geoversitys environmental education programs focus on building biocultural leadership skills, learning from nature and ecology. SEE 2023 ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O. 564220 563500 CONSERVATION Geoversitys conservation programs fiocus on creating models of conservation communities, of which the Mamoni Valley Preserve is our lead model - that is ecological conservation and restoration, in harmony with human habitat and enterprise. 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Central America and the Caribbean 1 1 Program service Environmental Education 259500 Central America and the Caribbean 1 1 Program service Conservation 563500 2 2 2 2 823000 823000 Central America and the Caribbean Funding for program services 823000 wire transfers 1 false false false false false false Zita Dias Board member operating funds X 5900 5900 false true true 5900 Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b Geoversity Foundation www.geoversity.org has been empowering, training, and connecting biocultural leaders across the globe for over three decades. Originally known as Earth Train, we started in 1991 with youth-led call-to-action conferences and train journeys across continents. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued We create and enhance conservation communities, engaging local and indigenous leaders in the Republic of Panama. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued We actively contribute to diverse scientific research endeavors seeking a deeper understanding of nature and addressing environmental challenges, innovative sustainable business ideas, artistic endeavors, and popular environmental education initiatives. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued For an illustrated summary of Geoversity program activities during the year 2023, please see https//drive.google.com/file/d/17tpy0orAGkxQr1Lgn0uv6GQWUviAIFoX/view This report covers the activities of Geoversity Foundation and of Geoversitys counterpart organization in Panama, Fundacion Geoversity, a recognized not-for-profit private foundation wholly dedicated to the mission of Geoversity. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued 1. Geoversity School for Biocultural Leadership Trained emerging and accomplished biocultural leaders through programs, courses, and expeditions. Engaged over 100 families in nature-based learning. Trained 37 teachers to foster environmental responsibility in their classrooms. Organized biocultural leadership learning adventures under the Life Changer Programs, hosting 13 student groups 8 from Panama and 5 international. Developing the Geoversity campus on the edge of the Anza-Borrego State Park -The Borrego Institute for Living Design- under the direction of Tamsin Woolley-Barker, Ph.D. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued 2., Conservation Communities, cont Related videos Darien Forest, Geoversity at work produced by the Wildlife Conservation Society with Rewild https//www.youtube.com/watch Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued 3. Applied Research and Design Supported scientific research and provided services to various stakeholders, including the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Hosted 12 researchers, resulting in 6 scientific publications on environmental studies. Organized natural design workshops, particularly focusing on bamboo and syntropic farming methods. Designed and started building the Bamboo Ark Pavilion, using bamboo Geoversity planted and designers and local workers we trained, in the service of our educational and conservation activities. Related video Starting the build of the Bamboo Ark Pavilion https//vimeo.com/XXX-XX-XXXX Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued 4. Volunteer Program Hosted 72 volunteers from 37 countries, providing them with experiential learning experiences in science, community development, and biocultural leadership. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued 5. Territorial Guardians Project Established a network of territorial guardians equipped with SMART phone applications for environmental stewardship. Conducted significant fieldwork for land-use change monitoring in the Diammayala territories. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a and Line 4b, continued 6. Honors received by Juan Carlos Monterrey, Executive President, Geoversity Finalist and cash award recipient The Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award. See https//www.youtube.com/watch Finalist and cash award recipient sponsored by COPA Airlines TVN Heroes for Panama, 2023. See https//www.tvn-2.com/produccion/heroes-por-panama/perfiles/2023/juan-carlos-monterrey/ Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Zita Dias, a non-voting member of the Board, is married to Nathan Gray, President. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Preparation of Geoversitys 2023 Form 990 was asisted by a professional accountant who donated their services. Nathan Gray, Geoversitys Chief Executive Officer, reviewed the Form 990 and authorized it in writing to be filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 In 2023, our governing documents and financial statements were available to the public upon request. We are drafting and implementing a new conflict of interest policy for 2024. false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false Fundacion Geoversity b 823000 Actual cash value Part V Line 1n Fundacion Geoversity Panama shares its facilities with Geoversity, the reporting organization. The organizations also share mailing lists.