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EIN 20-4859019

Children's Nature Retreat Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Alpine
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
Description
The Children's Nature Retreat Foundation enriches the lives of children and their families through an animal sanctuary in Alpine, California. Their mission is rooted in nurturing a deep connection with the natural world through educating children about animals. They provide field trips for underprivileged children, those with disabilities, and those fighting life-threatening diseases. Additionally, they offer preschool programming/scholarship support under their Bi songo program.
Also known as...
Hands United for Children Hufc
Total revenues
$639,023
2023
Total expenses
$778,299
2023
Total assets
$43,866
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Children's Nature Retreat Foundation

Bi songo - support preschool programming/scholarship
Children's Nature Retreat - provide field trips for underprivileged children, children with disabilities, and children fighting life threatening diseases; animal sanctuary; educate children about animals

Who funds Children's Nature Retreat Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Diego FoundationGeneral Support$22,500
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$8,079
Sempra FoundationEducation$200

Financials for Children's Nature Retreat Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,023
Program services$590,730
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$37,270
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$639,023

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Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,079 from American Online Giving Foundation
February 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $22,500 from The San Diego Foundation
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Price Philanthropies Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlifeHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5178 Japatul Spur
Alpine, CA 91901
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
childrensnatureretreat.org/foundation/ 
Phone
(858) 337-6824
IRS details
EIN
20-4859019
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0225652
FTB Entity ID
2874056
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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