Civic Intelligence

Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 36-4540146

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Aug 12, 2016

Organization Profilewww.celfeducation.org
PO Box 412Chappaqua, NY 10514

(914) 238-4743

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

67th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$50,000

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.1% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$134,862

Up $40,143 (+42%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$133,656

Up $50,025 (+60%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$1,206

Down $9,882 (-89%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$330,998

Up $102,354 (+45%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$280,793

Up $5,648 (+2.1%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$50,205

Up $96,706 (+208%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2015

Assets$134,862
Liabilities$1,206
Net Assets$133,656
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2015

Revenue$330,998
Expenses$280,793
Net Income$50,205
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Aug 12, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$330,998
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to establish sustainability as an integral part of every child's K-12 learning experience. Through early education we can equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will 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 creation of responsible citizens.

Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Inc ("CELF") provides consulting services, training programs and educational programs, 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.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 creation of responsible citizens

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$94,268$94,634▲ $366
Pledges and Grants Receivable$451$40,228▲ $39,777
Total Assets$94,719$134,862▲ $40,143
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,088$1,206▼ $9,882
Total Liabilities$11,088$1,206▼ $9,882
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$113,452$90,446▼ $23,006
Unrestricted Net Assets$-29,821$43,210▲ $73,031
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$83,631$133,656▲ $50,025
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$94,719$134,862▲ $40,143
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katie GinsbergExecutive DirectorFT$50,000$50,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nick GutfreundPresident
Amory ArmstrongDirector
Andrew SternliebDirector
Maureen Brady AtinskyDirector
Philip M AbelsonDirector
Melanie LesterSecretary
Jonathan KochTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$304,784
Program Service Revenue
$26,214
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$304,784
Change in Net Assets
$50,205

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$330,998
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$12,570
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$343,568
Total Revenue per Form 990
$330,998
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$170,423
Other Expenses$110,370
Total Fundraising Expense$24,289
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$71,153$29,297$6,989$107,439
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$39,682$417$9,901$50,000
Fees for Services Other$29,168$182-$29,350
Advertising$8,500$7,500$3,250$19,250
Other Employee Benefits$9,140$2,451$1,393$12,984
Travel$10,101$-1,630$456$8,927
Information Technology$2,700$2,168-$4,868
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,750-$4,750
Insurance$2,369$635$361$3,365
Other Expenses$296$1,859$1,697$1,859
All Other Expenses$618$1,052$87$1,757
Office Expenses$15$240$155$410
Total Functional Expenses$206,953$49,551$24,289$280,793

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$293,543
Expenses per Audited Statements$280,793
Total Expenses per Form 990$280,793
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$12,750
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
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 B, line 11

“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 15B

“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 Founda
EIN
36-4540146
Phone
9142384743
Address
PO Box 412, Chappaqua, NY 10514

Signing Officer

Name
Katie Ginsberg
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9142384743
Signed
2016-08-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katie Ginsberg
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Schulman Lobel ET AL LLP
Address
1001 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018
Preparer
Michael E Williams
Phone
2128685781
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Contracted services and contractors: Program service expenses 29,168. Management and general expenses 182. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,350.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Organization records a liability for uncertain tax positions when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Organization continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings. The federal and state tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 are subject to examination by the taxing agencies. The Organization classifies income and excise tax assessments, if any, for interest in interest expense and for penalties as a component of operating expenses. As of December 31, 2015, management has determined that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Organization's financial statements.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0CELF Student Ambassador and Life StrawCELF Student Ambassadors (SAMs) receive training in sustainability issues, gain hands-on experience and develop interpersonal skills while making a difference in their own community and communities around the globe. Ambassadors build relationships within their schools and with students from other high schools while representing CELF at local, regional and national events.In addition to gaining the opportunity to present at numerous local events this spring, Student Ambassadors are eligible to represent CELF at two national conferences over Earth Day weekend. Click on the hyperlinked event names below for further program information.Lack of safe drinking water is a global health crisis. Each year, 443 million school days are lost due to water-related illness which keeps students from attending school. Every 20 seconds, a child dies from a water-related illness, and more than 783 million people do not have access to an improved water source. Hundreds of millions more use municipal water systems that are poorly maintained and deliver contaminated water. In addition, safe water is vital for economic growth. In many nations, water shortage is a cause of violent conflict. Without safe water, there is no sustainable future for much of the developing world.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Professional development:The 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. Presenters answer questions, provide feedback and share lesson plans and curricular materials.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization records a liability for uncertain tax positions when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Organization continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings. The federal and state tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 are subject to examination by the taxing agencies. The Organization classifies income and excise tax assessments, if any, for interest in interest expense and for penalties as a component of operating expenses. As of December 31, 2015, management has determined that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Organization's financial statements.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 is provided at the Organization's Board Meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1During 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board compares the salary to the national average and discusses accomplishments and goals.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization will make all of its documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Contracted services and contractors: Program service expenses 29,168. Management and general expenses 182. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,350.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$134,862
Liabilities
$1,206
Net assets
$133,656
Revenue
$330,998
Expenses
$280,793
Net income
$50,205
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
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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