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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3040646

NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION

Also known as NATURE TRACK

Tax-exempt · LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441

Financials

$548K$571K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$547,730$571,029-$23,299$94,323$19,521$74,802
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$475,370
of which government grants
$104,447
Program service revenue
$65,164
Investment income
$7,196
Net gain from sales of assets
$7,161
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$52,000
Other salaries and wages
$105,957
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$189,948
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,276
Occupancy
$22,365
Travel
$1,476
Depreciation
$31,111
Program services (functional)
$562,871
Management and general (functional)
$8,158

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$101,101
Total assets, end of year
$94,323
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,521
Net assets, end of year
$74,802
Land, buildings and equipment
$74,164
Net assets without donor restrictions
$74,802
Gross receipts
$547,730
Employees
3
Volunteers
80
Year formed
2011
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sue EisaguirrePresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$52,000
Stephen PalmerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dennis NordSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Gary CrispinDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Pete DebruynskopDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Doug RiedyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 953, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441-0953
In care of
% SUE EISAGUIRRE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sue Eisaguirre, PO BOX 953, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Signed the 990
Sue Eisaguirre, Founder & Director
Phone
(805) 886-2047
Return prepared by
James Sanders

Mission

NatureTrack Foundation connects people of all ages and abilities to the natural world through immersive outdoor experiences, mobility access, and educational programming. The organization inspires stewardship, curiosity, and lifelong learning by providing cost-free, docent-led field trips for students, expanding access for wheelchair users through its Freedom Trax program, and fostering a deeper appreciation of nature through community engagement and film. This work ensures that access to nature is inclusive,meaningful, and transformative for all participants.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NatureTrack experienced another year of strong demand and measurable impactacross its core programs.K12 Outdoor Field Trips:During Season 14, NatureTrack delivered 107 docent-led field trips, serving 4,824students throughout Santa Barbara County. These cost-free, curriculum-aligned outdoorbexperiences provide hands-on learning in local natural environments and include students of all abilities, including those who use wheelchairs. The program is supported by highly trained volunteers and maintains small group ratios to ensure a high-quality educational experience.Freedom Trax Program (Mobility Access):NatureTracks Freedom Trax program continued to expand access for individuals withmobility challenges by enabling wheelchair users to independently traverse beachesand trails. During the year, 174 wheelchair users participated in guided outings, with additional individuals accessing nature through the organizations Trax lending program.
    Expenses $496,243 · grants $370,183
  • NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) The 6th Annual NatureTrack Film Festival tookplace October 1113, 2024, at the Metropolitan Camino Real Cinemas located in theCamino Real Marketplace in Goleta, California. The festival featured a curated selection of films focused on nature, conservation, outdoor adventure, and the human connection to the natural world.The event brought together filmmakers, community members, and environmentaladvocates for screenings, discussions, and filmmaker Q&A sessions, fosteringmeaningful dialogue and engagement. NTFF continues to serve as a key program ofNatureTrack, advancing its mission by reaching audiences through storytelling andinspiring a broader appreciation for the natural world.
    Expenses $66,628 · revenue $65,164

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3040646
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
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$94,323
Income (IRS master file)
$547,730

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$347,320$352,841$89,582IRS
990June 2022$283,634$274,281$95,103IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION is 45-3040646.
Is NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATURE TRACK 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 NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sue Eisaguirre.
Who are the officers and directors of NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,000 (Sue Eisaguirre, President & CEO).
How much revenue does NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $547,730, expenses of $571,029 and total assets of $94,323 at year end.

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