EIN 94-2145930

NatureBridge

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
128
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
At NatureBridge, we believe environmental science education should be a part of every child’s life. We open children’s minds to the wonder and science of nature and ignite in them the courage to take action and to make the world a healthier place.
Total revenues
$11,430,799
2022
Total expenses
$36,511,631
2022
Total assets
$18,256,123
2022
Num. employees
128
2022

Program areas at NatureBridge

Naturebridge connects young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet. We deliver hands-on environmental science programs in some of the world's most beautiful classrooms-our national parks. Founded in 1971, our campuses are located in yosemite national park, golden gate national recreation area, olympic national park, prince william forest park, and the nature conservancy's jack and laura dangermond preserve.naturebridge's school & group environmental science programs take young people from all backgrounds out of the classroom and into the outdoors for three- to five-day overnight experiences. With children immersed in the outdoors, scientific principles are brought to life and inspire both in-depth learning and a lifelong connection to nature. Each program is customized to meet individual school groups' academic needs and align with state/national science standards. Optional pre- and post-program classroom visits from Naturebridge educators enable teachers to deepen the impact of the Naturebridge experience throughout and beyond the academic school year.naturebridge provides environmental education programs to a diverse audience including k-12 teachers, teens and families. We also work with leaders in the field of environmental education to advance scientific and social emotional learning nationwide. At the heart of our work is our evidence-based core educational framework, which comprises three themes: sense of place, interconnections and stewardship. Using this one-of-a-kind framework in our range of programs, Naturebridge reaches over 35,000 individuals in a typical year and helps grow the next generation of environmental stewards.
In 2022, Naturebridge made a one-time grant of five buildings to the national park service valued at $25.8m to establish the national environmental science center at yosemite national park. The new center, to be operated by Naturebridge through a long-term cooperative agreement, expands the organization's capacity to provide residential environmental education for students and the community.

Grants made by NatureBridge

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Two Rivers Public Charter SchoolStudent Scholarship$9,196
American Cancer Society California DivisionStudent Scholarship$6,439

Who funds NatureBridge

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Laural FoundationTo Support Advancement of Environmental Education Programs.$300,000
Marin Community FoundationGeneral Operating Support$225,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$212,502
...and 37 more grants received totalling $1,641,763

Personnel at NatureBridge

NameTitleCompensation
Phillip KilbridgePresident and Chief Executive Officer / Chief Executive Officer and President$183,886
Judy LinChief Operating Officer$165,822
Leslie SmithChief Financial Officer
Aaron Craig RichInstitute Director / Chief Development Officer / Golden Gate Director$140,235
Stephen StreufertPacific Northwest Director | Vice President of Education / Pacific Northwest Director , Vice President of Education / Olympic Director$128,276
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for NatureBridge

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,781,422
Program services$4,836,259
Investment income and dividends$103,993
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$29,459
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-4,946
Net income from fundraising events$-322,098
Net income from gaming activities$5,475
Net income from sales of inventory$1,235
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,430,799

Form 990s for NatureBridge

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-10-12990View PDF
2017-062018-11-15990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
the Rose Foundation for Communities the EnvironmentOakland, CA$9,215,891
Summit Land ConservancyPark City, UT$4,445,147
Crystal Cove Conservancy (CCA)Newport Coast, CA$4,737,613
Friends of Arava the InstituteNewton Centre, MA$7,335,717
Zion National Park Forever ProjectSpringdale, UT$8,652,786
The WILD FoundationBoulder, CO$5,281,713
Partnership ProjectWashington, DC$34,840,309
The Trust for TomorrowFairfield, NC$8,833,485
Makeway FoundationCanada, $36,870,757
Greening Youth FoundationAtlanta, GA$8,338,989
Data update history
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,500 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Laural Foundation
September 29, 2021
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $175,578 from Marin Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1033 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Marin County, CA
Website URL
naturebridge.org/ 
Phone
(415) 992-4700
Facebook page
NatureBridge 
Twitter profile
@naturebridge 
IRS details
EIN
94-2145930
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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