Nonprofit · EIN 20-4859019
CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ALPINE, CA 91901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $757,671 | $779,616 | -$21,945 | $30,821 | $1,239,993 | -$1,209,172 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $639,023 | $778,299 | -$139,276 | $43,866 | $1,231,093 | -$1,187,227 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $164,123
- of which government grants
- $80,477
- Program service revenue
- $576,751
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $16,797
- Other revenue
- $16,797
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $345,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $345,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $828
- Occupancy
- $35,892
- Travel
- $2,545
- Program services (functional)
- $779,616
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,866
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,821
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,239,993
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,209,172
- Gross receipts
- $808,895
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGNES BARRELET | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 80 | $0 |
| EILEEN LOGUE | BOARD TREASURER Officer | 70 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGNES BARRELET | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 80 | $0 |
| EILEEN LOGUE | BOARD TREASURER Officer | 70 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5178 JAPATUL SPUR, ALPINE, CA 91901-3481
- In care of
- % AGNES BARRELET
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 3009, Rancho Sante Fe CA 92067
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AGNES BARRELET, 5178 JAPATUL SPUR, ALPINE, CA 91901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Agnes Barrelet, 17342 Calle Serena, Rancho Sante Fe CA 92067
- Signed the 990
- AGNES BARRELET, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (858) 337-6824
- Website
- www.handsunited4children.org
- Return prepared by
- ALVAREZ TAX & ACCOUNTING LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-4859019 or by the name CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOCUS AT OUR ANIMAL SANCTUARY IN ALPINE, CALIFORNIA IS ROOTED IN NURTURING A DEEP CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD; WHILE IN BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION FROM PRE-SCHOOL AGE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- BI SONGO - SUPPORT PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING/SCHOLARSHIPExpenses $18,000
- CHILDREN'S NATURE RETREAT - PROVIDE FIELD TRIPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN FIGHTING LIFE THREATENING DISEASES; ANIMAL SANCTUARY; EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT ANIMALSExpenses $761,616 · revenue $576,751
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4859019
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,821
- Income (IRS master file)
- $808,895
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $757,671 | $779,616 | $30,821 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $639,023 | $778,299 | $43,866 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $468,776 | $589,191 | $1,782 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Agnes Barrelet | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4859019).
Questions about CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION is 20-4859019.
- Is CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AGNES BARRELET.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS NATURE RETREAT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $757,671, expenses of $779,616 and total assets of $30,821 at year end.
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