Nonprofit · EIN 85-3210466
NATURE SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,301,761 | $2,107,773 | $193,988 | $671,228 | $70,562 | $600,666 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,757,350 | $1,700,144 | $57,206 | $561,989 | $155,311 | $406,678 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,371,893 | $1,215,622 | $156,271 | $378,401 | $28,929 | $349,472 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,155,605
- of which government grants
- $1,901,214
- Program service revenue
- $144,668
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,385
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,262,144
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,493,479
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $102,434
- Occupancy
- $173,548
- Travel
- $9,920
- Depreciation
- $3,170
- Program services (functional)
- $1,530,026
- Management and general (functional)
- $577,747
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $561,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $671,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,562
- Net assets, end of year
- $600,666
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $60,236
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $400,666
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $200,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,301,761
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KASSI HALL | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $88,740 | $8,250 |
| CHRISTEN REES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL CARMICHAEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY BUCHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LIPPARD | VICE SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY PEARCY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASH ENRICI | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DYLAN HOSTETTER | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KASSI HALL | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $74,000 | $719 |
| COURTNEY KE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DRISKELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY PEARCY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTEN REES | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY KE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY DRISKELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY VAN BUSUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIA BENNETT | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTEN REES | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KASSI HALL | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6102 BOY SCOUT RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226-1357
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KASSI HALL, 6102 BOY SCOUT ROAD, LAWRENCE, IN 46226
- Signed the 990
- KASSI HALL, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (317) 419-0227
- 990-N for 2020 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Courtney Ke, 11654 Kittery Dr, Fishers IN 46037. Mailing address: 11654 Kittery Dr, Fishers IN 46037. Website: thenatureschoolofcentralindiana.org
- Return prepared by
- DONOVAN PC
Mission
THE NATURE SCHOOL OF CENTRAL INDIANA BELIEVES IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD HOLISTICALLY AND INSTILLING IN THEM A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING, AN AWARENESS OF THEIR ROLE IN AND CONNECTION TO BOTH THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD, AND A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES AND POTENTIAL WITH THE IDEAL THAT NATURE IS THE BEST TEACHER. WE HOLD ALL OF THESE BELIEFS AND ELEMENTS AS THE FOUNDATION OF LEARNING AND AIM TO BUILD UPON THIS FOUNDATION WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO PRESENTING CURRICULUM AND SUPPORT THIS METHOD WITH BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- ACT IT OUTOBJECTIVE: TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, AND COLLABORATION THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS.DETAILS: OFFERED TO LEARNERS IN GRADES 18, THE DRAMA CLUB MET WEEKLY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND PRODUCED TWO FULL PERFORMANCES OPEN TO FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.IMPACT: ENGAGED OVER 75 LEARNERS DIRECTLY, STRENGTHENED PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS, FOSTERED TEAMWORK, CHOREOGRAPHY, LIGHTING, PROP PRODUCTION, AND PROVIDED AN OUTLET FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION.Expenses $1,530,026 · revenue $146,156
- FREE COUNSELING SERVICESOBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS.DETAILS: PROVIDED NO-COST TO FAMILIES- 1:1, WHOLE CLASS SESSIONS, AND SMALL-GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR LEARNERS WHOSE FAMILIES EXPERIENCED SEPARATION, AS WELL AS STUDENTS STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY, ANGER MANAGEMENT, SOMATIC SYMPTOMS, AND HIGH-ABILITY NEEDS. SESSIONS WERE AVAILABLE WEEKLY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, WITH REFERRALS MADE BY TEACHERS AND FAMILIES.IMPACT: IMPACTED ALL 175 LEARNERS IN CLASSROOM SESSIONS AND MORE THAN 40 LEARNERS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS, REDUCING CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS AND IMPROVING EMOTIONAL REGULATION, RESILIENCE, AND ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT.
- CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE ROLLOUTOBJECTIVE: TO CREATE A SCHOOLWIDE CULTURE OF SAFETY, CONNECTION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PRACTICES.DETAILS: AS PART OF A FIVE-YEAR PHASED PLAN, 5 SELECT TEACHERS COMPLETED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE AND BEGAN IMPLEMENTING CLASSROOM STRATEGIES THAT WERE SHARED SCHOOLWIDE THROUGH COACHING AND PEER COLLABORATION.IMPACT: INDIRECTLY REACHED ALL 175 LEARNERS THROUGH CLASSROOM INTEGRATION, IMPROVED TEACHER CONFIDENCE IN HANDLING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, AND LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOLWIDE CONSISTENCY IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3210466
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $671,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,301,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,301,761 | $2,107,773 | $671,228 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,757,350 | $1,700,144 | $561,989 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,371,893 | $1,215,622 | $378,401 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,075,590 | $882,389 | $205,766 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Courtney Ke Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-3210466).
Questions about NATURE SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of NATURE SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATURE SCHOOL INC is 85-3210466.
- Is NATURE SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to NATURE SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATURE SCHOOL 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 NATURE SCHOOL INC 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 SCHOOL INC 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 SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KASSI HALL.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATURE SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,740 (KASSI HALL, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does NATURE SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,301,761, expenses of $2,107,773 and total assets of $671,228 at year end.
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