Nonprofit · EIN 45-4939557
SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SINKING SPG, PA 19608
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $88,670 | $79,720 | $8,950 | $113,398 | $827 | $112,571 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,283 | $69,775 | $1,508 | $107,471 | $3,850 | $103,621 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $94,462 | $55,635 | $38,827 | $120,290 | $18,177 | $102,113 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $88,670
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $5,220
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $47,640
- Other expenses
- $24,780
- Program services (functional)
- $63,478
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $107,471
- Total assets, end of year
- $113,398
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $827
- Net assets, end of year
- $112,571
- Cash, savings and investments
- $63,404
- Land and buildings
- $34,338
- Gross receipts
- $88,670
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX ZAHNISER | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $5,220 |
| MARCUS SHEFFER | BOARD CO-PRE | 1.25 | $0 |
| SHANNON MURPHY | BOARD CO-PRE | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN BOECKER | BOARD TREASU | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON CROOKER | BOARD SECRET | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERIK PORSE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN HARPER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| ASHANTI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| LEIGH MELANDER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCUS SHEFFER | BOARD PRESID | 1.25 | $0 |
| SHANNON MURPHY | BOARD VICE P | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERIK PORSE | BOARD SECRET | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN HARPER | BOARD TREASU | 0.75 | $0 |
| LAUREN YARMUTH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| FELIPE TAVARES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHANNON CROOKER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHANTI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| LEIGH MELANDER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| BARBRA MATSHALOM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.01 | $0 |
| JOHN BOECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MAX ZAHNISER | EXECUTIVE DI | 1.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCUS SHEFFER | BOARD PRESID | 1.25 | $0 |
| SHANNON MURPHY | BOARD VICE P | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERIK PORSE | BOARD SECRET | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN HARPER | BOARD TREASU | 0.75 | $0 |
| LAUREN YARMUTH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| FELIPE TAVARES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHANNON CROOKER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MAX ZAHNISER | EXECUTIVE DI | 1.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 600 GRINGS HILL RD, SINKING SPG, PA 19608-2008
- In care of
- % MAX ZAHNISER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2233 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19146
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Max Zahniser, 2233 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadephia PA 19146
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MAX ZAHNISER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (215) 816-3190
- Return prepared by
- BEE BERGVALL & CO
Mission
ENABLE SYSTEM-CHANGE-MAKERS TO STEP INTO NEW LEVELS OF CAPABILITY AND AFFECTIVENESS IN CREATIVE NEW WAYS
Program accomplishments
- REGENERATIVE COHORTS GUIDE - A SELF-GUIDED TOUR / CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE THROUGH A GUIDE FOR GROUPS OF PEOPLE THAT WISH TO GROW THEIR CAPACITY TO THINK AND WORK IN KEEPING WITH THE REGENERATIVE PARADIGM, AS WELL AS IN A COLLECTIVELY, DEMOCRATICALLY SELF-GUIDED MANNER. A DRAFT OF THE GUIDE IS CURRENTLY BEING CIRCULATED TO THE SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CLOSE COLLEAGUES FOR FEEDBACK. MOVING FORWARD IT WILL POINT USERS TO SPECIFIC REGENERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WE HAVE VETTED TO BE LEGITIMATE AND IN KEEPING WITH THE REGENERATIVE PARADIGM. HAVING DEVELOPED THIS GUIDE FOR GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD TO USE TO ENSURE BOTH DEMOCRATIC AND REGENERATIVE PARADIGM INTEGRITY, ITS PROTOTYPE CONTINUES TO BE USED BY COMPANIES, LEARNING COHORTS, AND PROJECT TEAMS IN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND WORLD, AND REFINEMENTS AND CONVERSION INTO A DYNAMIC APP ARE BEING EXPLORED. IT IS PROVIDING A USEFUL TOOL TO UPSTART AND ESTABLISHED GROUPS / COHORTS ALIKE. IN 2025 THE GUIDE HAS BEEN USED BY NUMEROUS GROUPS, INCLUDING NEXUS ITSELF FOR BOARD MEETINGS.Expenses $28,017
- RAMBOLAND (AND THE GLASSMEYER FARM AT RAMBOLAND) - DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AND LIVING LABORATORY FOR OPERATION AND EDUCATION AROUND URBAN UNIVERSAL DESIGN, DEEP GREEN DESIGN, AND SOCIALLY JUST AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. INCLUDES A 400,000 HOME WITH A TEACHING KITCHEN, A 600,000 FARM THROUGHOUT THE SITE AND NEARBY NEIGHBORHOOD, IN NUMEROUS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL THOUGHT LEADER PARTNERS. PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 718 E MIFFLIN STREET, LANCASTER, PA 17602. HAVING RECEIVED OVER 300,000 IN IN-KIND DONATIONS OF WORLD-LEADING CONSULTING SERVICES, AND HAVING LAUNCHED OUR NEW, INNOVATIVE, EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE, THE TEAM US FOCUSING ON ARTICLES RELATED TO ACCESSIBILITY AND GREEN BUILDING, TO BOLSTER OUTREACH TO BOTH MORE ALIGNED LOCAL FUNDERS THAN PREVIOUSLY APPROACHED, AND TO POLITICIANS AT STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS WHOSE PLATFORMS MATCH WELL WITH RAMBOLAND, WITH INTEREST IN THE CONCEPTS IN RAMBOLAND SERVING AS PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR FOOD ACCESS, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND RESILIENCY GOALS FOR LANCASTER CITY. WE ARE ALSO STARTING TO APPROACH MORE ESTABLISHED NON-PROFITS AS POTENTIAL PARTNERS MORE SUITED TO SECURING GRANTS, WHO CAN THEN DISTRIBUTE PORTIONS TO THE PROJECT, RATHER JUST SEEKING THEM OURSELVES DIRECTLY. FINAL SITE TESTING OCCURRED IN SPRING OF 2024, AND HISTORIC REVIEW FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS WAS AWARDED IN JULY. LAND DONATION WAS IN PROCESS IN LATE 2024 AND COMPLETED IN 2025. THE VOLUNTEER TEAM IS FINISHING FINAL TASKS IN PREPARATION FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CODE SUBMITTALS, THE GOAL BEING TO SUBMIT THIS SPRING.Expenses $22,632
- BECOMING REGENERATIVE - REGENERATIVE THINKING FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOPS - BUILDING UPON AND INTEGRATING A PROGRAM THE CO-CHAIR OF THE BOARD HAS SPEARHEADED TO CREATE A SPACE FOR REGENERATIVE PRACTITIONERS TO INTERACT AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES, AND WITH THAT GROUP SERVING AS A SORT OF FOCUS GROUP FOR THE EDUCATION OFFERING. IN 2025 NEXUS BEGAN HOSTING REGENERATIVE THINKING INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS FOR PEOPLE WISHING TO "DIP THEIR TOE IN- AND WORK TOWARD READINESS FOR THE "DEEP END" PROGRAMS OFFERED BY SOME OF OUR PARTNERS (LIKE REGENESIS INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE LEARNING). THERE HAVE BEEN 4 MONTHLY SESSIONS STARTING IN LATE 2025, AND A FULL YEAR'S CALENDAR IS ALREADY BOOKED.Expenses $2,807 · grants $2,800
- STARTING IN MID 2025 THE BOARD HAS BEEN FOCUSED ON STRATEGIC/EVOLUTIONARY PLANNING FOR NEXUS AND ITS "MIDWIFED" MISSION- ALIGNED PROJECTS IT IS SEEKING TO SUPPORT IN BECOMING FUNDING READY, AND THAT CULMINATES IN A WEEK LONG RETREAT THE WEEK OF APRIL 6TH, 2026. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUND REGENERATION -FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR THE GREEN PROGRAM -GENERAL PROGRAM ARTICULATIONExpenses $10,022 · grants $4,500
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4939557
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $113,398
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,670
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- September 8, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $88,670 | $79,720 | $113,398 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $71,283 | $69,775 | $107,471 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $94,462 | $55,635 | $120,290 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Max Zahniser | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Max Zahniser | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Max Zahniser | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 45-4939557).
Questions about SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS
- What is the EIN of SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS is 45-4939557.
- Is SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS 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 SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Max Zahniser.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,220 (MAX ZAHNISER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,670, expenses of $79,720 and total assets of $113,398 at year end.
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