Civic Intelligence

Children'S Environmental Literacy Foundation Inc

EIN 36-4540146 • 501(c)3 • Valhalla, NY

Profile

The organization's mission is to bring about enduring institutional change to education by promoting sustainablitiy as a core K-12 learning framework. Through early education we can equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will lead to a sustainable future for everyone.

500 Summit Lake Drive Suite 130Valhalla, NY 10595

www.celfeducation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

20th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$125,500

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.3% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-24%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Up

$339,656

Up $8,551 (+2.6%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,500

Down $50,536 (-97%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$338,156

Up $59,087 (+21%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$686,634

Down $162,323 (-19%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$765,245

Up $12,673 (+1.7%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$78,611

Down $174,996 (-182%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $87,311Liabilities 2010: $56,792Net Assets 2010: $30,5192010Assets 2011: $25,474Liabilities 2011: $3,094Net Assets 2011: $22,3802011Assets 2012: $40,674Liabilities 2012: $5,133Net Assets 2012: $35,5412012Assets 2013: $134,131Liabilities 2013: $3,999Net Assets 2013: $130,1322013Assets 2014: $94,719Liabilities 2014: $11,088Net Assets 2014: $83,6312014Assets 2015: $134,862Liabilities 2015: $1,206Net Assets 2015: $133,6562015Assets 2016: $97,549Liabilities 2016: $4,493Net Assets 2016: $93,0562016Assets 2017: $144,985Liabilities 2017: $3,909Net Assets 2017: $141,0762017Assets 2018: $103,236Liabilities 2018: $4,154Net Assets 2018: $99,0822018Assets 2019: $325,518Liabilities 2019: $5,302Net Assets 2019: $320,2162019Assets 2020: $236,264Liabilities 2020: $3,285Net Assets 2020: $232,9792020Assets 2021: $189,553Liabilities 2021: $1,771Net Assets 2021: $187,7822021Assets 2022: $331,105Liabilities 2022: $52,036Net Assets 2022: $279,0692022Assets 2024: $339,656Liabilities 2024: $1,500Net Assets 2024: $338,1562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$339,656
Liabilities$1,500
Net Assets$338,156
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $212,1212010Expenses 2011: $161,8462011Expenses 2012: $135,8892012Revenue 2013: $245,300Expenses 2013: $150,709Net Income 2013: $94,5912013Revenue 2014: $228,644Expenses 2014: $275,145Net Income 2014: -$46,5012014Revenue 2015: $330,998Expenses 2015: $280,793Net Income 2015: $50,2052015Revenue 2016: $264,041Expenses 2016: $304,641Net Income 2016: -$40,6002016Revenue 2017: $333,491Expenses 2017: $285,471Net Income 2017: $48,0202017Revenue 2018: $332,129Expenses 2018: $374,123Net Income 2018: -$41,9942018Revenue 2019: $691,499Expenses 2019: $470,365Net Income 2019: $221,1342019Revenue 2020: $496,836Expenses 2020: $584,073Net Income 2020: -$87,2372020Revenue 2021: $573,797Expenses 2021: $618,994Net Income 2021: -$45,1972021Revenue 2022: $848,957Expenses 2022: $752,572Net Income 2022: $96,3852022Revenue 2024: $686,634Expenses 2024: $765,245Net Income 2024: -$78,6112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$686,634
Expenses$765,245
Net Income-$78,611
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$339,656
Liabilities
$1,500
Net assets
$338,156
Revenue
$686,634
Expenses
$765,245
Net income
-$78,611
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.40$0.02$3.38$6.87$7.65$0.79
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.31$0.52$2.79$8.49$7.53$0.96
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.90$0.02$1.88$5.74$6.19$0.45
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.36$0.03$2.33$4.97$5.84$0.87
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.26$0.05$3.20$6.91$4.70$2.21
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.03$0.04$0.99$3.32$3.74$0.42
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.45$0.04$1.41$3.33$2.85$0.48
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.98$0.04$0.93$2.64$3.05$0.41
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.35$0.01$1.34$3.31$2.81$0.50
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.11$0.84$2.29$2.75$0.47
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.04$1.30$2.45$1.51$0.95
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$0.05$0.36$1.36
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.03$0.22$1.62
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.87$0.57$0.31$2.12
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 19, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$686,634
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to establish sustainability as an integral part of every child's PreK-12 learning experience. By integrating sustainability across subjects and grades, we can equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help lead to a sustainable future for everyone. CELF programs use sustainability as an integrating context for teaching and learning, decision-making, civic engagement, community partnerships and campus practices. The lens of sustainability transforms curriculum, school operations, physical surroundings and school-community activities and fosters the cultivation of engaged citizens.

CELF provides professional learning programs for K-12 teachers and administrators, student experiential learning programs, and curriculum consulting services in order to make sustainability education an integral part of the K-12learning experience. Our programs for educators, students and community members complement our consulting services by providing varying routes to bringing sustainability into classroom and school culture.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$411,285$312,821▼ $98,464
Accounts Receivable$3,750$25,025▲ $21,275
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,704$1,810▲ $106
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$416,739$339,656▼ $77,083
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,500-
Total Liabilities$0$1,500▲ $1,500
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$174,381$183,685▲ $9,304
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$242,358$154,471▼ $87,887
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$416,739$338,156▼ $78,583
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$416,739$339,656▼ $77,083

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$7,020$7,020
Buildings$0--
Equipment$0--
Leasehold Improvements$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tara Stafford OcanseyExecutive DirectorFT$125,500$125,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Evan MatzenPresident
Maureen Brady AtinskyVice President
Alex KruegerDirector
Cassandra ClarkDirector
Daniel MetzgerDirector
David StubbsDirector
Dean A SlocumDirector
Joanne HowardDirector
William DavisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$647,418
Program Service Revenue
$39,182
Investment Income
$34
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$647,418
Change in Net Assets
$-78,611
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$623,816
Other Expenses$141,429
Total Fundraising Expense$78,670
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$351,445$48,962$38,296$438,703
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$94,125$6,758$24,617$125,500
Payroll Taxes$47,144$6,427$6,042$59,613
Fees for Services Other$35,752--$35,752
Travel$17,979$188$206$18,373
Advertising$5,135-$5,922$11,057
Information Technology$8,467$972$1,097$10,536
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,250-$8,250
All Other Expenses$4,450$1,399$1,946$7,795
Other Expenses$1,661$4,239$234$6,134
Office Expenses$2,593$71$310$2,974
Insurance-$1,972-$1,972
Total Functional Expenses$604,662$81,913$78,670$765,245
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1A

“The Executive Director is a board member as well but does not participate in any votes”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Form 990 is provided at the Organization's Board Meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“During board member nominee interviews the conflict of interest policy is reviewed with all potential board members. At regularly scheduled board meeting a review potential conflicts is discussed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Board compares the salary to the national average and discusses accomplishments and goals.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization will make all of its documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Children's Environmental Literacy
EIN
36-4540146
Phone
9144496868
Address
500 Summit Lake Drive Suite 130, Valhalla, NY 10595

Signing Officer

Name
Tara Stafford Ocansey
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9144496868
Signed
2025-08-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tara Stafford Ocansey
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
9
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Prager Metis CPAs LLC
Address
14 Penn Plaza Suite 1800, New York, NY 10122
Preparer
Michael E Williams
Phone
2126430099
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“CELF is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not "private foundation" within the meaning of Section 509(a). Management has determined that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the financial statements.”

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IRS990/Desc0Summer Institutes:Multi-day immersive professional development programs for K-12 educators that explore the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability, and ways of bringing these concepts to life in classrooms through hands-on STEAM activities, case studies, and fieldwork. The Institutes build practical curriculum integration of stewardship perspectives, skills and action to the restoration, rebuilding, and reconnecting of human communities, environmental stewardship and civic life.Participants leave with resources for implementing interdisciplinary,place-based, and inquiry-driven sustainability projects, and receive implementation support from CELF throughout the academic year.
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IRS990/MissionDesc0The organization's mission is to establish sustainability as an integral part of every child's K-12 learning experience. By integrating sustainability across subjects and grades, we can equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help lead to a sustainable future for everyone. CELF programs use sustainability as an integrating context for teaching and learning, decision-making, civic engagement, community partnerships and campus practices. The lens of sustainability transforms curriculum, school operations, physical surroundings and school-community activities and fosters the cultivation and engaged citizens.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Civic ScienceInquiry to Action is a semester- or year-long program that engages educators and students in project-based STEAM learning outside of the classroom. Using our Inquiry-to-Action framework, this program trains teachers to engage students in hands-on learning to identify, analyze, and solve real-world environmental issues that impact their school communities. Exploring cross-curricular inquiry pathways such as air and water quality, biodiversity, waste, and infrastructure, students visit local green spaces to collect data, develop action plans, and share findings and solutions with field experts and decision-makers during our culminating annual Student Symposium events.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Professional 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 ofcurriculum; 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. Through half-day workshops to multi-year engagements, we provide a framework for integrating sustainability concepts into existing curricula, review curriculum exemplars. help teachers connect students to place-based learning opportunities in the community, create whole-school action plans, and activate student civic engagement.Green Careers Speaker SeriesAs student interest in sustainability grows, CELF helps students see how their interests and community concerns can be channeled into potential career pathways by connecting them with professionals working in a wide array of sustainabilityfocused careers. CELF connects classrooms directly with industry professionals across sectors to explore opportunities for applying sustainability and systems thinking in their career planning and aspiration.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CELF is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not "private foundation" within the meaning of Section 509(a). Management has determined that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the financial statements.
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