Civic Intelligence

Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-4540146

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 06, 2021

Organization Profilewww.celfeducation.org

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PO Box 412Chappaqua, NY 10514

(914) 449-6868

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

25th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$77,865

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.7% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$236,264

Down $89,254 (-27%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$232,979

Down $87,237 (-27%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$3,285

Down $2,017 (-38%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$496,836

Down $194,663 (-28%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$584,073

Up $113,708 (+24%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$87,237

Down $308,371 (-139%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th 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

2020

Assets$236,264
Liabilities$3,285
Net Assets$232,979
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd 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

2020

Revenue$496,836
Expenses$584,073
Net Income-$87,237
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 6, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$496,836
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 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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$309,698$230,300▼ $79,398
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$4,833▲ $4,833
Accounts Receivable$3,100$600▼ $2,500
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,720$531▼ $12,189
Total Assets$325,518$236,264▼ $89,254
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,302$3,285▼ $2,017
Total Liabilities$5,302$3,285▼ $2,017
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$295,527$217,393▼ $78,134
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$24,689$15,586▼ $9,103
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$320,216$232,979▼ $87,237
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$325,518$236,264▼ $89,254

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$4,833$1,167$6,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katie GinsbergExecutive DirectorFT$77,865$77,865

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maureen Brady AtinskyPresident
Alex KruegerDirector
Charles KimballDirector
Dean A SlocumDirector
Dr Maureen BurgessDirector
Evan MatzenDirector
Karina FunkDirector
Nicholas GutfreundDirector
Samarth BhaskarDirector
Jessica MendelowitzSecretary
William DavisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$475,157
Program Service Revenue
$21,679
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$406,757
Change in Net Assets
$-87,237
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$501,510
Other Expenses$82,563
Total Fundraising Expense$52,932
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$292,220$57,972$35,304$385,496
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,024$11,710$7,131$77,865
Payroll Taxes$28,832$5,870$3,447$38,149
Fees for Services Other$14,718$645$165$15,528
Occupancy$12,720--$12,720
Advertising$8,276$310$3,681$12,267
Information Technology$5,315$1,006$613$6,934
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,000-$6,000
Travel$4,981$212$276$5,469
Office Expenses$1,155$1,359$1,941$4,455
Insurance-$2,006-$2,006
Depreciation Depletion$1,167--$1,167
Other Expenses$1,499$240$181$240
All Other Expenses-$125-$125
Total Functional Expenses$436,692$94,449$52,932$584,073
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
Backup withholding compliance
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 1

“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
PO Box 412, Chappaqua, NY 10514

Signing Officer

Name
Katie Ginsberg
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9144496868
Signed
2021-05-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katie Ginsberg
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
10
Volunteers
11

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2). The Organization may be subject to excise taxes if it engages in certain activities not directly related to the Organizations tax-exempt purpose. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Organization has not engaged in any activity that may be subject to an excise tax and has no plan to do such. 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 are subject to examination by the taxing agencies for three years after they are filed. 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, 2020, 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/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. 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 with AirBeam monitoring technology combined with HabitatMap crowd-sourced data sharing platform; focus on air-quality while learning pedagogical principles that apply to a range of civic science learning opportunities; engage with local concerns through student-led inquiry.
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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 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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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2). The Organization may be subject to excise taxes if it engages in certain activities not directly related to the Organizations tax-exempt purpose. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Organization has not engaged in any activity that may be subject to an excise tax and has no plan to do such. 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 are subject to examination by the taxing agencies for three years after they are filed. 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, 2020, 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 Executive Director is a board member as well but does not participate in any votes
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 is provided at the Organization's Board Meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2During 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/ExplanationTxt3The Board compares the salary to the national average and discusses accomplishments and goals.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Organization will make all of its documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$236,264
Liabilities
$3,285
Net assets
$232,979
Revenue
$496,836
Expenses
$584,073
Net income
-$87,237
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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