Nonprofit · EIN 54-1557043
THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,382,131 | $4,720,981 | -$1,338,850 | $858,500 | $871,587 | -$13,087 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,518,618 | $4,771,235 | -$252,617 | $2,366,882 | $1,041,119 | $1,325,763 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,787,260 | $4,212,715 | -$425,455 | $2,169,788 | $591,408 | $1,578,380 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,362,894
- of which government grants
- $1,585,981
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $19,237
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,096,538
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $424,229
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,974,914
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,973,241
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $32,430
- Accounting fees
- $32,864
- Occupancy
- $31,735
- Travel
- $31,193
- Program services (functional)
- $4,145,752
- Management and general (functional)
- $327,326
- Fundraising (functional)
- $247,903
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,366,882
- Total assets, end of year
- $858,500
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $871,587
- Net assets, end of year
- -$13,087
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$982,350
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $969,263
- Gross receipts
- $3,382,131
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 59,174
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ESPINOZA | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $236,640 | $16,299 |
| AMY SKALMUSKY | VP, MARKETING & COMMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,192 | $26,546 |
| MORGAN VACANTI | VP, FINANCE & ADMIN Officer | 40 | $140,350 | $3,380 |
| JADA LEWIS | VP, PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,758 | $15,006 |
| DEBORAH LUCCI | VP, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,198 | $4,468 |
| KEVIN BUTT | BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH 3/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LOVE | BOARD CHAIR (FROM 3/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SIKRA | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC WASHINGTON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MOORE BAILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTURO GARCIA-COSTAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIELLE KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HOGGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MCFARLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMAR MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHANDRA TAYLOR-SAWYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN WHYTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ESPINOZA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $239,080 | $18,866 |
| DEBORAH LUCCI | VP, DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $154,944 | $9,090 |
| AMY SKALMUSKY | VP, MARKETING & CONTENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,193 | $24,699 |
| VICTORIA COLLINS-HUGHES | VP, HR & CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,998 | $0 |
| PATRICK DEAVY | VP, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 32 | $106,406 | $10,441 |
| MORGAN VACANTI | VP, FIN AND ADMIN (FROM 4/2023) Officer | 40 | $99,886 | $2,134 |
| KEVIN BUTT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LOVE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC WASHINGTON | BOARD TREASURER (FROM 5/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MOORE BAILEY | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 5/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTURO GARCIA-COSTAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIELLE KING | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 5/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HOGGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MCFARLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OMAR MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SIKRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDRA TAYLOR-SAWYER | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 5/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WHYTE | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 5/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERI-MARGARET DOUDES | PRES AND CEO, UNTIL 10/31/22 Officer | 40 | $291,105 | $0 |
| SARA ESPINOZA | PRESIDENT & CEO, FROM 11/1/22 Officer | 40 | $190,275 | $19,001 |
| NANCY SMITH | VP, FIN AND ADMIN, UNTIL 3/31/23 Officer | 40 | $170,318 | $12,613 |
| DEBORAH LUCCI | VP, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,432 | $10,534 |
| AMY SKALMUSKY | VP, MARKETING & CONTENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,650 | $24,144 |
| PATRICK DEAVY | VP, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 32 | $100,022 | $13,869 |
| VICTORIA COLLINS-HUGHES | VP, HR & CULTURE Officer | 40 | $5,625 | $286 |
| KEVIN BUTT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LOVE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD GREENWOOD | BOARD TREASURER, UNTIL 8/19/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINE EMERSON | BOARD MEMBER, UNTIL 8/19/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTURO GARICA-COSTAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENIFFER HARPER-TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HOGGE | BOARD MEMBER, UNTIL 8/19/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MCFARLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OMAR MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SIKRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BULLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN VACANTI | VP, FIN AND ADMIN, FROM 4/10/23 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| JADA LEWIS | VP, PROGRAMS, FROM 8/7/23 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4301 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 401, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-2304
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARA ESPINOZA, 4301 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 401, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
- Signed the 990
- SARA ESPINOZA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (202) 833-2933
- Website
- WWW.NEEFUSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION, DOING BUSINESS AS NEEF, IS THE NATION'S LEADING ORGANIZATION IN LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Program accomplishments
- CONSERVATIONALIGNED WITH NEEF'S MISSION TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES ENGAGING PEOPLE NATIONWIDE TO VISIT, IMPROVE, AND STEWARD PUBLIC LANDS AND SUPPORT PUBLIC LAND AGENCIES' EFFORTS IN CONSERVATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS SUCH AS:- NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY (NPLD), THE NATION'S LARGEST SINGLE-DAY VOLUNTEER EFFORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS. THIS CELEBRATION BRINGS OUT THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RESTORE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC LANDS AROUND THE COUNTRY. NPLD IS ALSO A "FEE-FREE DAY" WHEN ENTRANCE FEES ARE WAIVED AT NATIONAL PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS. THE 32ND ANNUAL NPLD TOOK PLACE IN 2025.- SEVERAL GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS ARE TIED TO CONSERVATION WHICH FOCUS ON BIODIVERSITY, PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S LEGACY GRANTMAKING PROGRAM.Expenses $1,252,584 · grants $614,048
- WRAPWRAP IS A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL NGO TRANSFORMING OUR BROKEN PRODUCT AND FOOD SYSTEMS TO CREATE A CIRCULAR LIVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIMATE, NATURE AND PEOPLE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMBED CIRCULAR LIVING IN EVERY BOARDROOM AND EVERY HOME.Expenses $730,141
- K-12 EDUCATIONNEEF IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS AND RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. AT NEEF, WE BELIEVE THERE IS MUCH TO LEARN FROM OBSERVING AND ENGAGING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR GREENING STEM INITIATIVE, WHICH ENCOURAGES EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON, PLACE-BASED EDUCATION AS A KEY TO BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES AND A DEEPER SENSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. - GREENING STEM: THE OUTDOORS FACILITATES REAL-WORLD, PROJECT-BASED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS) LEARNING. OUR ONLINE GREENING STEM LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES FREE MATERIALS AND EDUCATOR TOOLKITS TIED TO STANDARDS.- CLIMATE SUPERSTARS: AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW THEY CAN TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CARING FOR ITS FUTURE.Expenses $689,420 · grants $135,500
- CAMPAIGNSNEEF IS COMMITTED TO FURTHERING ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR THROUGHOUT THE US POPULATION. - EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: NEEF WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRIORITIES AND ENCOURAGE TEAM MEMBERS TO TAKE ACTION ON SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK, AS WELL AS AT HOME AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. NEEF ALSO CONVENES CORPORATE THOUGHT LEADERS TO ASSESS BEST PRACTICES, CONDUCT SUSTAINABILITY SURVEYS, AND CREATE TOOLS TO MEASURE THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF ENGAGING EMPLOYEES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS.- ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS: NEEF PARTNERS WITH SPORTS LEAGUES (SUCH AS THE NBA AND THE NHL), MUSEUMS, ZOOS, AND AQUARIA TO PROMPT FANS AND VISITORS TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS AT HOME. THESE CAMPAIGNS ARE GROUNDED IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE, ENGAGE AMERICANS IN "LEARNING BY DOING, AND DEMONSTRATE THAT COLLECTIVE ACTIONS CAN CREATE LARGE-SCALE IMPACTS.Expenses $565,384 · grants $291,000
- PUBLIC OUTREACH:PUBLIC OUTREACH WORKS TO UNDERSTAND AND MARKET TO NEEF'S AUDIENCES. NEEF DEVELOPS AND DISSEMINATES PRACTICAL AND INFORMATIVE INFORMATION THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS - THE NEEF CONNECT AND EE IN FOCUS- AS WELL AS SHARING RELEVANT INFORMATION THROUGH ITS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA.Expenses $276,920 · grants $15,000
- HEALTH:NEEF'S HEALTH WORK BUILDS A BROAD, INCLUSIVE COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND BENEFITS. - THROUGH OUR PEDIATRIC ASTHMA INITIATIVE, NEEF PROVIDES FREE TRAINING TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY THE WAY THE ENVIRONMENT INFLUENCES PATIENT HEALTH OUTCOMES AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO MITIGATE OR ENCOURAGE THOSE EFFECTS.- CLIMATE & MENTAL HEALTH EXPLORES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OUTDOOR ACCESS ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THESE OUTCOMES. INCREASING RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY.- SUNWISE EXPLORES ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FEATURING OVER 50 CROSS-CURRICULAR, STANDARDS-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT HELP K-8 CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT SUN SAFETY, UB RADIATION, AND STRATOSPHERIC OZONE.Expenses $631,303 · grants $40,990
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1557043
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $858,500
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,382,131
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,382,131 | $4,720,981 | $858,500 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,518,618 | $4,771,235 | $2,366,882 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,787,260 | $4,212,715 | $2,169,788 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,620,230 | $4,348,146 | $2,339,365 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 54-1557043).
Questions about THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION is 54-1557043.
- Is THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING 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 THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION 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 THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SARA ESPINOZA.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $236,640 (SARA ESPINOZA, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,382,131, expenses of $4,720,981 and total assets of $858,500 at year end.
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