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Savenatureorg

EIN 94-3177095 • 501(c)3 • San Francisco, CA

Profile

SaveNature.Org is dedicated to creating global partnerships to inspire broadbased participation in the preservation of biological diversity through ecosystem protection worldwide. We partner with schools, universities, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, natural history museums and science centers worldwide to protect wildlife in nature. SaveNature.Org has the following signature programs: Adopt an Acre; Adopt a Reef; the award winning Conservation Parking Meter; Insect Discovery Lab; and Nature Connection. Funds raised go directly to the purchase and protection of critical habitat for endangered species of plants and animals in rainforest and marine ecosystems.

699 Mississippi Street 106San Francisco, CA 94107

www.savenature.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

73rd percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

80th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$612,474

Up $125,310 (+26%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$115,792

Down $10,405 (-8.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$496,682

Up $135,715 (+38%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$621,078

Up $127,421 (+26%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$498,338

Up $81,871 (+20%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$122,740

Up $45,550 (+59%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $454,970Liabilities 2010: $8,760Net Assets 2010: $446,2102010Assets 2011: $434,093Liabilities 2011: $21,311Net Assets 2011: $412,7822011Assets 2012: $410,829Liabilities 2012: $34,737Net Assets 2012: $376,0922012Assets 2013: $430,430Liabilities 2013: $44,156Net Assets 2013: $386,2742013Assets 2014: $427,037Liabilities 2014: $15,814Net Assets 2014: $411,2232014Assets 2015: $449,074Liabilities 2015: $16,881Net Assets 2015: $432,1932015Assets 2016: $399,556Liabilities 2016: $19,260Net Assets 2016: $380,2962016Assets 2017: $409,335Liabilities 2017: $23,554Net Assets 2017: $385,7812017Assets 2018: $389,747Liabilities 2018: $16,684Net Assets 2018: $373,0632018Assets 2019: $377,394Liabilities 2019: $19,594Net Assets 2019: $357,8002019Assets 2020: $456,304Liabilities 2020: $11,141Net Assets 2020: $445,1632020Assets 2021: $464,329Liabilities 2021: $11,697Net Assets 2021: $452,6322021Assets 2022: $379,655Liabilities 2022: $71,825Net Assets 2022: $307,8302022Assets 2023: $487,164Liabilities 2023: $126,197Net Assets 2023: $360,9672023Assets 2024: $612,474Liabilities 2024: $115,792Net Assets 2024: $496,6822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$612,474
Liabilities$115,792
Net Assets$496,682

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $300,642Expenses 2010: $322,577Net Income 2010: -$21,9352010Revenue 2011: $260,302Expenses 2011: $293,730Net Income 2011: -$33,4282011Revenue 2012: $284,881Expenses 2012: $321,571Net Income 2012: -$36,6902012Revenue 2013: $320,150Expenses 2013: $309,968Net Income 2013: $10,1822013Revenue 2014: $359,411Expenses 2014: $334,462Net Income 2014: $24,9492014Revenue 2015: $351,624Expenses 2015: $341,603Net Income 2015: $10,0212015Revenue 2016: $292,811Expenses 2016: $344,708Net Income 2016: -$51,8972016Revenue 2017: $362,132Expenses 2017: $356,647Net Income 2017: $5,4852017Revenue 2018: $326,030Expenses 2018: $338,748Net Income 2018: -$12,7182018Revenue 2019: $322,810Expenses 2019: $338,073Net Income 2019: -$15,2632019Revenue 2020: $328,892Expenses 2020: $269,730Net Income 2020: $59,1622020Revenue 2021: $243,885Expenses 2021: $272,384Net Income 2021: -$28,4992021Revenue 2022: $300,671Expenses 2022: $302,666Net Income 2022: -$1,9952022Revenue 2023: $493,657Expenses 2023: $416,467Net Income 2023: $77,1902023Revenue 2024: $621,078Expenses 2024: $498,338Net Income 2024: $122,7402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$621,078
Expenses$498,338
Net Income$122,740

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.12$1.16$4.97$6.21$4.98$1.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.87$1.26$3.61$4.94$4.16$0.77
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.80$0.72$3.08$3.01$3.03$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.64$0.12$4.53$2.44$2.72$0.28
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.56$0.11$4.45$3.29$2.70$0.59
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$0.20$3.58$3.23$3.38$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.90$0.17$3.73$3.26$3.39$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.09$0.24$3.86$3.62$3.57$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.00$0.19$3.80$2.93$3.45$0.52
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.49$0.17$4.32$3.52$3.42$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.27$0.16$4.11$3.59$3.34$0.25
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.30$0.44$3.86$3.20$3.10$0.10
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.11$0.35$3.76$2.85$3.22$0.37
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.34$0.21$4.13$2.60$2.94$0.33
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.55$0.09$4.46$3.01$3.23$0.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$680,815
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SaveNature.Org is dedicated to creating global partnerships to inspire broadbased participation in the preservation of biological diversity through ecosystem protection worldwide. We partner with schools, universities, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, natural history museums and science centers worldwide to protect wildlife in nature. SaveNature.Org has the following signature programs: Adopt an Acre; Adopt a Reef; the award winning Conservation Parking Meter; Insect Discovery Lab; and Nature Connection. Funds raised go directly to the purchase and protection of critical habitat for endangered species of plants and animals in rainforest and marine ecosystems.

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Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$340,898$320,003▼ $20,895
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$101,939$258,454▲ $156,515
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$42,239$31,390▼ $10,849
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,088$2,627▲ $539
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$487,164$612,474▲ $125,310
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$75,000$73,123▼ $1,877
Other Liabilities$51,197$42,669▼ $8,528
Total Liabilities$126,197$115,792▼ $10,405
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$360,967$496,682▲ $135,715
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$360,967$496,682▲ $135,715
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$487,164$612,474▲ $125,310

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$31,390$23,053$54,443
Other Land Buildings-$23,374$23,374
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Norman GershenzPresident
Alan TrevesVice President
Linda RiebelDirector
Mark BogatinSecretary
James OwenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$420,093
Program Service Revenue
$128,805
Investment Income
$54,572
Other Revenue
$17,608
All Other Contributions
$130,884
Change in Net Assets
$122,740
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$351,127
Other Expenses$137,211
Total Fundraising Expense$11,441
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$184,415$47,000-$231,415
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,002$27,002$9,000$90,004
Occupancy$28,253$9,418-$37,671
Payroll Taxes$19,289$5,987$728$26,004
All Other Expenses$12,009$5,613-$17,622
Depreciation Depletion$10,849--$10,849
Travel$10,748--$10,748
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,000--$10,000
Interest-$7,774-$7,774
Insurance$4,595$1,532-$6,127
Advertising$3,719-$1,240$4,959
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,740-$3,740
Other Employee Benefits$2,222$1,111$371$3,704
Other Expenses$2,689$835$102$3,626
Office Expenses$2,053$1,368-$3,421
Total Functional Expenses$373,731$113,166$11,441$498,338
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Guanacaste Dry Forest Cons FdHinesburg, VT-Habitat Protection$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$27,889
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,900
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Bowl the Planet$24,227$24,227$4,007$20,220
Total Events$24,227$24,227$9,508$14,719
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Balances$33,909
Retirement Plan Contribution Due$8,760
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 2

President and member of the board are married

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

Form 990 is reviewed by president prior to filing

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

Directors & officers are required to provide annual written statements regarding conflicts of interest.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

No documents available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Savenatureorg
EIN
94-3177095
Phone
4156483390
Address
699 MISSISSIPPI STREET 106, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Signing Officer

Name
Norman Gershenz
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Norman Gershenz
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
18

Preparer

Firm
Thomas Daley CPA
Address
3 Westover Court, Orinda, CA 94563
Preparer
Thomas Daley
Phone
9257856145
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization Mission

Savenature.org is dedicated to creating global partnerships to inspire broadbased participation in the preservation of biological diversity through ecosystem protection worldwide.we work in partnership with schools, universities, zoos, aquariums, botancial gardens, natural history museums and science centers worldwide to protect wildlife in nature.we have the following signature programs: the adopt an acre, adopt a reef, the award winning conservation parking meter, insect discovery lab and nature connection.funds raised go directly to the purchase and protection of critical habitat for endangered species of plants, animals in rainforest and marine ecosystems.the goal of savenature.org is to increase individual participation and awareness of worldwide conservation by providing an opportunity for stewardship and direct action.

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IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOWLING AND SILENT AUCTION
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO PUBLIC CHARITIES WHICH REPORT TO SAVENATURE.ORG REGARDING THE USE OF THE DONATED FUNDS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PRESIDENT AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD ARE MARRIED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY PRESIDENT PRIOR TO FILING
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DIRECTORS & OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ANNUAL WRITTEN STATEMENTS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SAVENATURE.ORG IS DEDICATED TO CREATING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO INSPIRE BROADBASED PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY THROUGH ECOSYSTEM PROTECTION WORLDWIDE.WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, ZOOS, AQUARIUMS, BOTANCIAL GARDENS, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS AND SCIENCE CENTERS WORLDWIDE TO PROTECT WILDLIFE IN NATURE.WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SIGNATURE PROGRAMS: THE ADOPT AN ACRE, ADOPT A REEF, THE AWARD WINNING CONSERVATION PARKING METER, INSECT DISCOVERY LAB AND NATURE CONNECTION.FUNDS RAISED GO DIRECTLY TO THE PURCHASE AND PROTECTION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES OF PLANTS, ANIMALS IN RAINFOREST AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.THE GOAL OF SAVENATURE.ORG IS TO INCREASE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION AND AWARENESS OF WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STEWARDSHIP AND DIRECT ACTION.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION MISSION
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