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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1874129

NATUREWISE COLUMBUS

Tax-exempt · BLACKLICK, OH 43004

Financials

$68K$35K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATUREWISE COLUMBUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$68,385$34,698$33,687$35,540$0$35,540
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$68,385
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$33,509
Management and general (functional)
$1,189

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,853
Total assets, end of year
$35,540
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$35,540
Net assets without donor restrictions
$35,540
Gross receipts
$68,385
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
OH

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bettina CooperBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$3,450
Geena SolizBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tara SikoraBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Chelsea KorfelBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jessica DicksonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Glen DelaneyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 59, BLACKLICK, OH 43004-0059
In care of
% BETTINA COOPER
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
341 Walnut Cliffs Dr, Columbus OH 43213
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Bettina Cooper, 341 Walnut Cliffs Drive, Columbus, OH 43213
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Bettina Cooper, 341 Walnut Cliffs Dr, Columbus OH 43213
Signed the 990
Bettina Cooper, Board President
Phone
(614) 397-5032

Mission

Our mission is to connect children in Columbus with the environment through Ribbit!, our free community magazine that inspires curiosity, learning, and a sense of stewardship for the natural world.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Naturewise Columbus publishes Ribbit! Magazine, a free children's magazine focused on nature, science and environmental education in the Columbus, Ohio area. The magazine features locally relevant content that helps children explore and understand the natural environment in their own community. Each quarterly issue includes educational articles, activities and stories developed with local environmental professionals, educators and community partners. Topics include wildlife, ecosystems, sustainability and seasonal changes in the local environment. Magazines are distributed free of charge to schools, libraries, community and recreation centers and Metro Parks nature centers. Classroom sets are provided to educators to support instruction and student engagement. Content is also designed to support both science learning and literacy development. Through this program, Naturewise Columbus expands access to environmental education, supports classroom learning and encourages children to build a connection with the natural world around them.
    Expenses $33,509

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for NATUREWISE COLUMBUS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-1874129
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$35,540
Income (IRS master file)
$68,385

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$68,385$34,698$35,540IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Bettina Cooper
December 31, 2024≤ $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 99-1874129).

Questions about NATUREWISE COLUMBUS

What is the EIN of NATUREWISE COLUMBUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATUREWISE COLUMBUS is 99-1874129.
Is NATUREWISE COLUMBUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to NATUREWISE COLUMBUS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATUREWISE COLUMBUS 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 NATUREWISE COLUMBUS 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 NATUREWISE COLUMBUS 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 NATUREWISE COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bettina Cooper.
Who are the officers and directors of NATUREWISE COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,450 (Bettina Cooper, Board President).
How much revenue does NATUREWISE COLUMBUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,385, expenses of $34,698 and total assets of $35,540 at year end.

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