Natures Classroom Inc is located in Charlton, MA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Natures Classroom Inc employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natures Classroom Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Natures Classroom Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MAN'S INTERRELATIONSHIP WITH HIS ENVIRONMENT THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS THAT INTEGRATE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ettinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Irwin Thomashow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Hans Keijser Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Stefan Sage Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| John J Santos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Kenneth P Santos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,715 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,715 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,664,898 | 
| Investment income | $285 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,572 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,784,937 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,800 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,800 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $737,294 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $28,163 | 
| Payroll taxes | $52,172 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,050 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $21,409 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $552,738 | 
| Travel | $4,673 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $83,706 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $412,590 | 
| Insurance | $107,013 | 
| All other expenses | $6,781 | 
| Total functional expenses | $2,434,271 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $521,950 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $110,160 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,596 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,910,503 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $120,000 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $191,014 | 
| Total assets | $4,874,223 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $500,607 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $333,550 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,158,685 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $114,680 | 
| Total liabilities | $3,107,522 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,766,701 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,874,223 |