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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2878765

NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS

Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

Financials

$243K$274K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$243,102$274,269-$31,167$19,897$8,656$11,241
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$243,102
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,245
Other salaries and wages
$4,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$106,133
Professional fundraising fees
$1,692
Legal fees
$499
Accounting fees
$10,041
Travel
$2,842
Program services (functional)
$232,907
Management and general (functional)
$34,885
Fundraising (functional)
$6,477

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$42,781
Total assets, end of year
$19,897
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,656
Net assets, end of year
$11,241
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,241
Gross receipts
$243,102
Employees
0
Year formed
2023
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACY THOMASEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
0$46,489
LAUREN BEATTIEPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
0$43,756
JULIA V SMARTBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
CANDACE POINDEXTERBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
NELS GERHARDTBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5142 HOLLISTER AVE 567, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2526
In care of
% TRACY THOMAS
Signed the 990
TRACY THOMAS, TRUSTEE
Return prepared by
MONILY FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

NATURE RANGERS EMPOWERS CHILDREN WITH THE TOOLS FOR LIFELONG MENTAL WELLNESS, FOSTERING RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND CURIOSITY THROUGH IMMERSIVE NATURE EXPERIENCES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 1. NATURE-BASED CAMPS FOR CHILDREN NATURE RANGERS OFFERED SEASONAL DAY CAMPS DESIGNED TO FOSTER EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN CHILDREN THROUGH IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDED NATURE QUESTS, WILDERNESS SKILL CHALLENGES, AND CREATIVE EXPLORATION. THESE CAMPS SERVED OVER 140 CHILDREN DURING THE YEAR AND ACCOUNTED FOR $69,960 IN PROGRAM EXPENSES. 2. SCHOOL-YEAR NATURE PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED WEEKLY WILDERNESS PROGRAMS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR FOR HOMESCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS USED PROPRIETARY NATURE-BASED CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT MENTAL WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SCIENCE EDUCATION. CHILDREN ENGAGED IN STRUCTURED OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS NATURE JOURNALING, MINDFULNESS HIKES, COOPERATIVE GAMES, AND SCIENTIFIC FIELDWORK. THE PROGRAMS SERVED 112 PARTICIPANTS AND INCURRED $162,816 IN EXPENSES.
    Expenses $232,907 · revenue $243,102

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-2878765
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,897
Income (IRS master file)
$243,102

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$191,347$148,939$42,781IRS

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 RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS

What is the EIN of NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS is 93-2878765.
Is NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS 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 RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,489 (TRACY THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NATURE RANGERS WILDERNESS PROGRAMS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $243,102, expenses of $274,269 and total assets of $19,897 at year end.

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