Nonprofit · EIN 26-1934794
NURTURE NATURE CENTER
Tax-exempt · EASTON, PA 18042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,444,981 | $1,375,277 | $69,704 | $676,000 | $250,003 | $425,997 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,171,226 | $1,155,463 | $15,763 | $591,184 | $237,703 | $353,481 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,417,154
- of which government grants
- $1,054,128
- Program service revenue
- $27,237
- Investment income
- $590
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,312
- Other salaries and wages
- $483,861
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $669,232
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,000
- Occupancy
- $6,000
- Travel
- $51,384
- Depreciation
- $664
- Program services (functional)
- $1,309,712
- Management and general (functional)
- $60,651
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,914
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $591,184
- Total assets, end of year
- $676,000
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $250,003
- Net assets, end of year
- $425,997
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,165
- Publicly traded securities
- $15,003
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $418,345
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,652
- Gross receipts
- $1,444,981
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL HOGAN CARR | SECRETARY & ED Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $83,636 | $75,718 | $18,495 |
| JANE STANLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS ZUMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL HOGAN CARR | SECRETARY & ED Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $78,475 | $69,188 | $18,680 |
| JANE STANLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS ZUMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 518 NORTHAMPTON ST, EASTON, PA 18042-3517
- In care of
- % RACHEL HOGAN CARR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 518 Northampton Street, Easton PA 18042
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JANE STANLEY, 518 NORTHAMPTON STREET, EASTON, PA 18042
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Jane Stanley, 315 7th Avenue 22b, New York NY 10001
- Signed the 990
- JANE STANLEY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (610) 253-4432
- Website
- www.nurturenaturecenter.org
- Return prepared by
- SAX LLP
Mission
THE NURTURE NATURE CENTER IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY THAT USES SCIENCE, ART AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUE TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL RISK TOPICS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. NNC (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)MAINTAINS A LOCAL CENTER IN EASTON PENNSYLVANIA WHERE IT PURSUES THIS GOAL AND ALSO ENGAGES IN NATIONWIDE RESEARCH ON THE SUBJECT. NNC WAS FOUNDED IN THE WAKE OF MAJOR FLOODING IN THE REGION, AND A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS OF ITS WORK SINCE INCEPTION HAS BEEN ON HOW TO BEST COMMUNICATE MATTERS RELATING TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE HAZARDS GENERALLY. NNC'S RESEARCH AND OUTREACH IN THIS AREA HAS BEEN DISSEMINATED NATIONWIDE.
Program accomplishments
- SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH: A SIGNIFICANT PART OF NNC'S WORK CONSISTS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL PARTNERS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, UNIVERSITIES, SCIENCE MUSEUMS AND OTHERS. THE RESEARCH FOCUSES ON FINDING THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR COMMUNICATING ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS, INCLUDING CLIMATE AND WEATHER-RELATED HAZARDS, AND FOR APPROACHES FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCY. NNC'S WORK IN THIS AREA ALSO INCLUDES FOLLOW UP TO DISSEMINATE AND HELP PUT INTO PRACTICE THE RESEARCH FINDINGS. MANY OF NNC'S RESEARCH PROJECTS ARE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS) ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD AND WINTER FORECAST PRODUCTS IT USES IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC. NNC (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)HELPS IMPLEMENT THESE RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING WITH NWS NATIONWIDE. IN 2024, NNC WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER TO ANALYZE FINDINGS FROM RESEARCH RELATED TO THE URBAN RAIN RATE DASHBOARD AND DEVELOPED AND HOSTED A SEPARATE SET OF FOCUS GROUPS ON RAINFALL FORECAST PRODUCTS. NNC ALSO HOSTED FOCUS GROUPS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FLOOD INUNDATION MAPPING AND COMPLETED ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH FROM FOCUS GROUPS ABOUT THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF HIGH-VULNERABILITY FLOOD PRONE COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, NNC COLLABORATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA ON AN EXTREME WEATHER AND SOCIETY FLOOD SURVEY AND COMPLETED A RESEARCH PROJECT ABOUT A NEW WINTER FORECAST PRODUCT FOR ALASKA, ISSUING A FINAL REPORT AND PUBLISHING A JOURNAL ARTICLE.Expenses $631,532
- ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY: AT ITS FACILITY IN EASTON, NNC OFFERS A VARIETY OF ART AND OTHER EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOSTER DIALOGUE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. NNC'S PERMANENT EXHIBITS INCLUDE NOAA'S ACCLAIMED "SCIENCE ON A SPHERE," FOR TEACHING ABOUT EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE; AN SOS EXPLORER TOUCH SCREEN KIOSK; A LARGE LIVING LOCAL MURAL INCORPORATING 80 ENVIRONMENTAL TALKING POINTS, AND AN INTERACTIVE WATERSHED EXHIBIT. IN ADDITION TO THESE PERMANENT EXHIBITS, NNC HOLDS ROTATING ART SHOWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL THEMES WITH PRESENTATIONS BY THE ARTISTS. IT ALSO OFFERS SPEAKING EVENTS BY EDUCATORS, FILMS, WORKSHOPS, AND CLASSES ON A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS, AND MAINTAINS AN URBAN GARDEN THAT IT USES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. OUTSIDE ITS (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)FACILITY, NNC CONDUCTS LOCAL AND REGIONAL OUTREACH IN MANY FORMS, WITH PROJECTS DESIGNED TO BUILD RESILIENCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS. IN 2024, NNC WORKED WITH SIX MUNICIPALITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AS PART OF A FEDERALLY FUNDED CREATE RESILIENCE RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY LEARNING HUB" PROJECT AND COMPLETED AN EXHIBIT OF ILLUSTRATIVE RESILIENCE MAPS FOR EACH MUNICIPALITY ALONG WITH AN ONLINE RESOURCE ABOUT RESILIENCE. NNC ALSO ENGAGED IN OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FOR A CREATE CONNECTIONS PROJECT THAT FOCUSED ON CLIMATE ACTION PLANS FOR EASTON AND BETHLEHEM; WORKED WITH COLLEGE INTERNS ON ADDITIONAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THOSE PLANS; AND HOSTED ITS 5TH ANNUAL YOUTH CLIMATE SUMMIT IN APRIL WITH OVER 120 STUDENTS ATTENDING. NNC HELD A TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IN JUNE, AS WELL, FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER PARTNERS AS PART OF A SCIENCE AND ART INTEGRATED CURRICULUM DESIGN PROJECT (FEDERALLY GRANT FUNDED).Expenses $535,928 · revenue $8,272
- NNC ADMINISTERS A PROGRAM KNOWN AS BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY (BFBL-GLV), WHICH IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS IN THE LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON AND BERKS COUNTIES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF HEALTHY, LOCALLY-GROWN FOODS, WHILE SUPPORTING THE FARMERS AND LANDS THAT PRODUCE THEM. NNC'S LOCAL FOODS WORK ALSO SEEKS TO IMPROVE FOOD ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.Expenses $142,252 · revenue $18,965
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
- 26-1934794
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $676,000
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,444,981
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,444,981 | $1,375,277 | $676,000 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,171,226 | $1,155,463 | $591,184 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $782,831 | $766,125 | $536,288 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Jane Stanley | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $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 26-1934794).
Questions about NURTURE NATURE CENTER
- What is the EIN of NURTURE NATURE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NURTURE NATURE CENTER is 26-1934794.
- Is NURTURE NATURE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to NURTURE NATURE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NURTURE NATURE CENTER 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 NURTURE NATURE CENTER 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 NURTURE NATURE CENTER 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 NURTURE NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JANE STANLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NURTURE NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,636 (RACHEL HOGAN CARR, SECRETARY & ED).
- How much revenue does NURTURE NATURE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,444,981, expenses of $1,375,277 and total assets of $676,000 at year end.
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