2025-08-05T10:02:36-05:00 2024-09-30 874183213 BRUCE BALSAM CPA LLC 94 SURREY LN TENAFLY NJ 076702517 990 2023-10-01 220019117 TENAFLY NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION TENA 2015686093 313 HUDSON AVENUE TENAFLY NJ 07670 BRUCE BALSAM TRUSTEE- TREASURER 2015686093 2025-08-04 1 0 BRUCE BALSAM P00185041 2017413608 2025-08-04 X 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEBORA DAVIDSON 313 HUDSON AVENUE TENAFLY NJ 07670 956487 0 X TENAFLYNATURECENTER.ORG X 1962 NJ FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT ALMOST 400 WOODED ACRES FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE STRIVE TO PROTECT ALL NATIVE SPECIES FOUND WITHIN OUR PRESERVE AND TEACH CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DO THE SAME. SINCE 1961 THE ASSOCIATION HAS NURTURED AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, BEEN A LEADER IN OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION AND IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. IN 2021 WE CONTINUED TO MAKE QUICK ADJUSTMENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS. AS IN 2020 WE WERE ABLE TO STAY OPEN AND PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES BOTH VIRTUALLY AND SAFELY OUTSIDE IN PERSON. DURING PEAK HOURS OVER 14,000 VISITORS WERE ABLE TO ENJOY OUR TRAILS AND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND SIGNAGE WAS ADDED TO CREATE MORE PASSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DESPITE THE NEED FOR RESTRICTIONS AND REDUCTIONS DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONC 13 13 36 0 0 0 281059 287646 522698 589664 4855 10825 64207 59179 872819 947314 0 0 0 0 623689 717691 0 0 112338 244704 208564 868393 926255 4426 21059 866677 865613 232899 210777 633778 654836 SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 620959 659668 THE ASSOCIATION TEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERVING CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS TWO THROUGH SENIOR ADULTS. CHILDREN, PARENTS AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN GROUP PROGRAMS. A DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE TAUGHT INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND SENIORS WITH ALZHEIMER'S. ADDITIONALLY, THE ASSOCIATION IS FOCUSED ON PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING ALMOST 400 ACRES OF FOREST WET-LANDS AND STREAMS AND ALL ITS INHABITANTS. 620959 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 NJ X DEBORA DAVIDSON 2015686093 313 HUDSON AVENUE TENAFLY NJ 07670 BRUCE BALSAM TREASURER - TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HYUK LEE SEC. - TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ELAINE RHO TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORA DAVIDSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X X 87898 0 0 NINI WONG TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 WENDI HOBEN TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW MIKESH TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 PETER EMMI PRESIDENT - TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RITA RODIN TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY YANG VP - TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHAD COLEMAN TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN SIMMS TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM CELENTANO TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 ARIEL SZIN TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 87898 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53864 63573 60000 110209 287646 SUMMER PROGRAMS 611600 219246 219246 TUITION FOR EDUCATION 611600 175662 175662 FOREST SCHOOL 611600 111654 111654 VACATION CAMPS 611600 32960 32960 SCOUTS 611600 27164 27164 22978 22978 589664 10825 10825 13030 9173 3857 3857 3857 0 63573 0 0 BIRTHDAY PARTIES 611600 21015 21015 CAMPFIRE PAVILLION PRO 611600 18000 18000 HUDSON RIVER TRIP 611600 9626 9626 6681 6681 55322 947314 659668 0 0 X 87898 8368 61309 18221 572137 371263 131649 69225 57656 57656 15000 15000 395 395 10483 10483 13476 13476 13161 6581 6580 EVENT EXPENSES 28541 28541 FACILITIES -REDFIELD BU 16080 8040 8040 CREDIT CARD FEES 14327 14327 LIVE ANIMAL EXPENSES 11689 11689 85412 75140 10272 926255 620959 192958 112338 547082 516500 192854 192838 3425 3221 2262 14767 14015 414689 278116 108753 136573 866677 865613 11778 23809 172818 139135 48303 47833 232899 210777 X 440924 598221 192854 56615 633778 654836 866677 865613 X 21059 -1 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 170038 251246 390920 430459 441784 1684447 170038 251246 390920 430459 441784 1684447 1684447 1001 1434 1412 4855 10824 19526 51575 65870 369603 414880 462098 1364026 3067999 0.54900 0.57670 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS PROGRAMS RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 1.00000 0 0 330547 226940 103607 84142 51176 32966 136573 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 20971 SECURITY DEPOSIT 500 ACCRUED WAGES 26142 SIMPLE PLAN PAYABLE 220 47833 947313 0 947313 0 947313 926255 0 926255 0 926255 PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT WILL BE USED FOR EXPENDITURES TO SET UP A LIBRARY FOR THE CENTER AT ITS FACILITY, PURCHASE BOOKS, MAINTAIN THE LIBRARY AND FURNISH/EQUIP THE ROOM IN WHICH THE LIBRARY IS LOCATED. SPRING BRUNCH/FALL UNDER THE STARS 52533 52533 NATURE DAY 7023 7023 2 4017 4017 63573 63573 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B COMMITTEES DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990- PART VI - ORGANIZATION ' S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990- THE INFORMATION RETURNS PREPARED INTERNALLY ARE DELIVERED TO AND REVIEWED WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTICE IS PROVIDED BY THE TREASURE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS THAT THE INFORMATION RETURNS ARE READY TO BE FILED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - CEO & TOP MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION REVIEW &APPROVAL PROCESS OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER KEY PERSONNEL COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FORM 990- PART VI LINE 19- GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION A PUBLIC NOTICE IS MADE UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990 AND NJ INFORMATION RETURNS. THE RETURNS ARE POSTED TO THE TNC WEBSITE AND CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE TNC'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19- OTHER ORGANIZATION.DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE NO OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC . FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E FACILITY MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,654. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,654. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,308. CLEANING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,698. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,699. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,397. HUDSON RIVER TRIP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,151. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,151. CAMPS EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,049. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,049. DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,581. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,581. AUTOMOBILE - MILEAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,357. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,357. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,290. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,290. PAYROLL SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,115. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,115. EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,698. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,698. DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,598. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,598. OFFICE SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,533. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,533. SCOUTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,726. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,726. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP. FOR TNC: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,495. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,495. FIELD TRIPS & TNC TO GO: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,116. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,116. BIRTHDAYS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,921. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,921. PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,903. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,903. RESTROOM MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 918. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 919. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,837. PUBLIC PROGAM EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,821. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,821. ED STAFF & PROGRRAM ADVERTISING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,811. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,811. FOREST SCHOOL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,790. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,790. POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 816. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 816. PERMITS & FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 639. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 639. BANK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 600. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 600. EDUCATION - OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 581. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 581. DIRECTOR'S EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 480. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 480. COMPUTER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 441. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 441. VOLUNTEER EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 254. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 254. CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 104. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 104. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: MISCELLANEOUS DIFFERENCE/ROUNDING -1.