2026-08-04T12:55:14-05:00 2025-09-30 874183213 BRUCE BALSAM CPA LLC 94 SURREY LN TENAFLY NJ 076702517 990 2024-10-01 220019117 TENAFLY NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATION TENA 2015686093 313 HUDSON AVENUE TENAFLY NJ 07670 BRUCE BALSAM TRUSTEE- TREASURER 2015686093 2026-08-03 1 1 BRUCE BALSAM P00185041 2017413608 2026-08-03 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEBORA DAVIDSON 313 HUDSON AVENUE TENAFLY NJ 07670 945399 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 16 16 36 0 0 0 287646 422050 589664 464029 10825 14573 59179 33689 947314 934341 0 0 0 0 717691 738131 0 0 114497 208564 264333 926255 1002464 21059 -68123 865613 807386 210777 220676 654836 586710 SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 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. 677328 1064578 677328 1064578 677328 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 4 0 36 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 VP. - TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DALIA SABARI TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORA DAVIDSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X X 81627 0 0 PETER TILGNER 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 LAUREN DAYTON SEC. - TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE SMITH TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 ELAN GERSHONI SEC. - TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 81627 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66202 128928 78051 148869 422050 SUMMER CAMP 611600 214682 214682 TUITION FOR EDUCATION 611600 102634 102634 FOREST SCHOOL 611600 48007 48007 VACATION CAMPS 611600 35160 35160 SUMMER PROGRAMS 611600 26420 26420 37126 37126 464029 14573 14573 12715 11058 1657 1657 1657 0 133268 0 0 BIRTHDAY PARTIES 611600 24665 24665 BUTTERFLY HOUSE 611600 4029 4029 CREDIT CARD CASH BACK 611600 3031 3031 307 307 32032 934341 512291 0 0 81627 7015 54149 20463 580437 329913 156490 94034 76067 76067 150 150 16081 16081 13633 13633 EVENT 65587 65587 MAINTENANCE 45079 45079 EDUCATION 34757 34757 PROFESSIONAL FEES 27000 27000 62046 62046 1002464 677328 210639 114497 516500 306070 192838 327333 3425 3425 2262 29472 1876 14015 10996 422411 294197 136573 128214 865613 807386 23809 25495 139135 155574 47833 39607 210777 220676 X 598221 472280 56615 114430 654836 586710 865613 807386 X -68123 -3 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 251246 390920 430459 441784 528868 2043277 251246 390920 430459 441784 528868 2043277 2043277 1434 1412 4855 10824 14573 33098 65870 369603 414880 462098 375231 1687682 3764057 0.54280 0.54900 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 0 0 123819 115028 8791 298592 179169 119423 128214 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 11128 SECURITY DEPOSIT 500 ACCRUED WAGES 20699 SIMPLE PLAN PAYABLE 3841 SALES TAX PAYABLE 13 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 3426 39607 934341 0 934341 0 934341 1002464 0 1002464 0 1002464 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. 122005 122005 122005 NATURE DAY 4340 4340 2 6923 6923 133268 133268 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBER WHO ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING ELECTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 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 XI, LINE 9: MISCELLANEOUS DIFFERENCE/ROUNDING -3. PART XII LINE 2C THERE ARE NO CHANGES COMPAREDTO THE PRIOR YEAR.