Nonprofit · EIN 52-2291247
ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC
Also known as ERIN MARTEAL - EXEC DIR
Tax-exempt · ITHACA, NY 14850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $887,667 | $767,755 | $119,912 | $394,166 | $49,972 | $344,194 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $460,658
- of which government grants
- $106,815
- Program service revenue
- $423,591
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,418
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,748
- Other salaries and wages
- $473,948
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $616,951
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,875
- Occupancy
- $27,470
- Depreciation
- $12,904
- Program services (functional)
- $626,629
- Management and general (functional)
- $140,271
- Fundraising (functional)
- $855
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $258,146
- Total assets, end of year
- $394,166
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,972
- Net assets, end of year
- $344,194
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $85,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $286,263
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $57,931
- Gross receipts
- $887,667
- Employees
- 27
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi Sukenik | Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $71,748 |
| Brock Gibian | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Packman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Kinast | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jenna Hallas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Travis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Fiorello | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Salzman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Perry Gorgen | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Gunther | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1013 W STATE ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3315
- In care of
- % LEIGH MACDONALD
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Naomi Sukenik, 1013 W State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Signed the 990
- LEIGH MACDONALD, Interim Executive Directo
- Phone
- (607) 319-4203
- Return prepared by
- Kurt Behrenfeld CPA PLLC
Mission
Connecting children to nature to create a more beautiful, resilient and just world.
Program accomplishments
- Camps - Ithaca Childrens Garden provides summer camp opportunities for children. The purpose of our summer camp program is to engage children entirely through sensory exploration of their environment. Community Programs - Outreach beyond the Garden gates, such as tabling at local festival and events and neighborhood gatherings. Such programming is hands-on and interactive including planting projects including container garden kits that children and families can make and take home. Garden Programs: Our preschool morning program is operated Monday through Thursday during the school year. School Programs - Hosting field trips at the garden and delivering hands-on nature based programs in classrooms.Expenses $626,629
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 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
- 52-2291247
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $394,166
- Income (IRS master file)
- $887,667
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $588,108 | $636,205 | $258,245 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $539,113 | $547,559 | $311,155 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC
- What is the EIN of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC is 52-2291247.
- Is ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN 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 ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC 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 ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Naomi Sukenik.
- Who are the officers and directors of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,748 (Naomi Sukenik, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $887,667, expenses of $767,755 and total assets of $394,166 at year end.
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