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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1204422

EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

Also known as DBA CARBON NATION

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Financials

$1.2M$1.1M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2024990$1,205,131$1,059,107$146,024$1,724,274$2,459$1,721,815
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,051,559
Program service revenue
$108,406
Investment income
$45,166
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$66,878
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$66,878
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$42,591
Program services (functional)
$1,059,107

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,747,210
Total assets, end of year
$1,724,274
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,459
Net assets, end of year
$1,721,815
Land, buildings and equipment
$18,021
Gross receipts
$1,205,131
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2007
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 September 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHANNA C BYCKSECRETARY TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$71,358
PETER M BYCKPRESIDENT CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
15$49,000
TURNEY BERRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
L MICHAEL CANTORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID ALLENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BARRY SACKETTVP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
555 N CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 402P ASU, PHOENIX, AZ 85004-1247
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
555 N CENTRAL AVE SUITE 402P, PHOENIX AZ 85004
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
PETER M BYCK
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
PETER M BYCK, 555 N CENTRAL AVE SUITE 402P, PHOENIX AZ 85004
Signed the 990
JOHANNA C BYCK, CFO
Return prepared by
Deen and Company CPAs

Mission

ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATIONAL FILMS - THE CARBON NATION DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES AND NATIONAL TOUR BEGAN IN 2010 WITH 1500 SHOWINGS ON THE POSITIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE DAMAGING EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CONTINUES THE PRODUCTION AND RELEASE OF SERIES OF SHORT FILMS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, CARBON MITIGATION AND SOIL HEALTH. SHORT FILM, USED AS COMMUNICATION TOOLS, ARE SCREENED AND PRESENTED AT FILM FESTIVALS, CONFERENCES, CORPORATIONS, STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. ALL SHORT FILMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ONLINE AND FREE OF CHARGE.RECENT FILM RELEASES INCLUDE: HERD IMPACT, THIS FARM IS MEDICINE, DURING THE DROUGHT, I SEE WATER & SUNSINE, GIVERS AND TAKERS, A FENCE AND AN OWNER. AMP PROJECT BY CARBON NATION FILM CREWS DOCUMENTED FARMERS PARTICIPATING IN THE ROOTS SO DEEP RESEARCH PROJECT. THE FOUR-PART DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES WAS COMPLETED IN 2023. REFER TO PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUPPLEMENT TO SCHEDULE O.
    Expenses $1,059,107 · revenue $1,159,965
  • RESEARCH PROJECT - CARBON COWBOYSEARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC (ESEF) IN COLLABORATION WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) CONVENED AND LEADS RESEACH PROJECT WITH 20 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS FROM UNIVERSITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS AMERICA, WHO ARE LOOKING AT POTENTIAL WAYS TO DRAW DOWN MATERIAL AMOUNTS OF ATMOSPHERIC CO2. THE SCIENCE TEAM IS STUDING IMPACTS OF ADAPTIVE MULTI-PADDOCK (AMP) GRAZING ON AMERICAN FARMS AND RANCHES. ESEF IS FILMING THE ENTIRE RESEACH PROJECT AND PRODUCING FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILM. IN SPRING 2018, AMP GRAZING REARCH TEAM BEGAIN FIELD MEASUREMENTS IN THE SOUTHEAST USA. MEASURED DATA WAS COMPILED FROM CONTROLLED AND SEGMENTED TEST FIELDS ON TEN FARMS IN KY, TN, AL AND MS.

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1204422
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
2009
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B990)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,724,274
Income (IRS master file)
$1,205,131

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2024$1,205,131$1,059,107$1,724,274XML
990September 2022$151,454$285,121$786,454IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: PETER M BYCK
September 30, 2017≤ $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 26-1204422).

Questions about EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC is 26-1204422.
Is EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC 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 EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names PETER M BYCK.
Who are the officers and directors of EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,358 (JOHANNA C BYCK, SECRETARY TREASURER).
How much revenue does EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,205,131, expenses of $1,059,107 and total assets of $1,724,274 at year end.

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