Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation
- Assets
- $189.6k
- Revenue
- $573.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Valhalla, NY
- Founding
- 02/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-4540146
Organization Overview
Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation is located in Valhalla, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation 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 12/2021, Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation generated $573.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $619.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY FOUNDATION INC ("CELF") PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR K-12 TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CURRICULUM DESIGN SERVICES IN ORDER TO MAKE SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE K-12 LEARNING EXPERIENCE. OUR PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY COMPLEMENT OUR CONSULTING SERVICES BY PROVIDING NECESSARY TRAINING AND VARYING ROUTES TO BRING SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION INTO THE CLASSROOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CELF SUMMER INSTITUTES: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL GOALS TOGETHER WITH LOCALLY IDENTIFIED SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES. THE INSTITUTE BUILDS PRACTICAL CURRICULUM INTEGRATION OF STEWARDSHIP PERSPECTIVES, SKILLS AND ACTION AND THE RESTORATION, REBUILDING, AND RECONNECTING OF HUMAN COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND CIVIC LIFE.
CIVIC SCIENCEINQUIRY TO ACTION IS A SEMESTER- OR YEAR-LONG PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN PROJECT-BASED STEAM LEARNING OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. TAILORED TO EACH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LOCATION, WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS PAIRED WITH ON-SITE SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODULE THAT CONNECTS STUDENTS TO REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBOURHOODS. THE PROGRAM COMBINES THE DEVELOPMENT OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS WITH THE MOTIVATION AND CREATIVITY GENERATED BY SOLVING A PROBLEM IN ONE'S OWN COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM WILL: IMPLEMENT A PROJECT-BASED STEAM LEARNING UNIT; PARTICIPATE IN TWO PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS PAIRED WITH ON-SITE EDUCATOR SUPPORT; COLLECT DATA USING VARIOUS TOOLS SUCH THE AIRBEAM AIR QUALITY MONITORING DEVICE; FOCUS ON INQUIRY PATHWAYS INCLUDING AIR QUALITY, WATER QUALITY, AND BIODIVERSITY WHILE LEARNING PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES THAT APPLY TO A RANGE OF CIVIC SCIENCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CONCERNS THROUGH STUDENT-LED INQUIRY.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAININGTHE CONCEPTS OF SUSTAINABILITY ARE UNIVERSAL, BUT EVERY DISTRICT AND SCHOOL STARTS FROM A DIFFERENT PLACE IN IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION. CELF CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD) HELPS SCHOOLS INFUSE CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL CULTURE WITH EDUCATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. PD SERVICES INCLUDE: GAP ANALYSES OF CURRICULUM MAPS; ON-SITE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING AND RESOURCES (SPECIFIC TO GRADE LEVEL AND SCHOOL OR DISTRICT NEEDS AND INTERESTS); AND REVIEW OF FACILITIES "GREEN" IMPROVEMENTS TO HELP INFUSE PROJECTS INTO CURRICULUM. WE PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTS INTO EXISTING CURRICULA, AND REVIEW CURRICULUM EXEMPLARS AND CASE STUDIES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION AT OTHER SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katie Ginsberg Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,144 |
Maureen Brady Atinsky President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
William Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jessica Mendelowitz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nicholas Gutfreund Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Charles Kimball Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $190,824 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $364,903 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $555,727 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,070 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $573,797 |
| 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. | $77,144 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,494 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $417,332 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,016 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,152 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,594 |
| Office expenses | $2,189 |
| Information technology | $9,262 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,406 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,000 |
| Insurance | $2,020 |
| All other expenses | $3,842 |
| Total functional expenses | $618,994 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,876 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $107,824 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,853 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $189,553 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,771 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,771 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $184,623 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,159 |
| 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 | $189,553 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation has recieved totaling $15,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of North Central Massachusetts Inc Fitchburg, MA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
Sanzone Family Foundation Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,000 |
Urciuoli Fam Charitable Foundation Florham Pk, NJ PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP | $1,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $33,768 |
| Other Expense | $9,079 |
| Ending Balance | $24,689 |
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