2026-08-17T08:44:08-05:00 2025-09-30 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2024-10-01 541557043 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION INC NATI 2028332933 4301 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 401 WASHINGTON DC 20008 SARA ESPINOZA PRESIDENT & CEO 2028332933 2026-08-17 1 0 ELIZABETH W HELLER P00397829 3019519090 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SEE SCHEDULE O SARA ESPINOZA 4301 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 401 WASHINGTON DC 20008 3382131 0 X WWW.NEEFUSA.ORG X 1990 VA SEE PART III, LINE 1. 12 12 28 59174 0 0 4493207 3362894 0 0 24532 19237 879 0 4518618 3382131 972957 1096538 0 0 3209310 2973241 0 0 247903 588968 651202 4771235 4720981 -252617 -1338850 2366882 858500 1041119 871587 1325763 -13087 X THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION, DOING BUSINESS AS NEEF, IS THE NATION'S LEADING ORGANIZATION IN LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 0 1 1252584 614048 CONSERVATIONALIGNED WITH NEEF'S MISSION TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES ENGAGING PEOPLE NATIONWIDE TO VISIT, IMPROVE, AND STEWARD PUBLIC LANDS AND SUPPORT PUBLIC LAND AGENCIES' EFFORTS IN CONSERVATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS SUCH AS:- NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY (NPLD), THE NATION'S LARGEST SINGLE-DAY VOLUNTEER EFFORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS. THIS CELEBRATION BRINGS OUT THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RESTORE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC LANDS AROUND THE COUNTRY. NPLD IS ALSO A "FEE-FREE DAY" WHEN ENTRANCE FEES ARE WAIVED AT NATIONAL PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS. THE 32ND ANNUAL NPLD TOOK PLACE IN 2025.- SEVERAL GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS ARE TIED TO CONSERVATION WHICH FOCUS ON BIODIVERSITY, PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S LEGACY GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. 730141 WRAPWRAP IS A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL NGO TRANSFORMING OUR BROKEN PRODUCT AND FOOD SYSTEMS TO CREATE A CIRCULAR LIVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIMATE, NATURE AND PEOPLE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMBED CIRCULAR LIVING IN EVERY BOARDROOM AND EVERY HOME. 689420 135500 K-12 EDUCATIONNEEF IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS AND RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. AT NEEF, WE BELIEVE THERE IS MUCH TO LEARN FROM OBSERVING AND ENGAGING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR GREENING STEM INITIATIVE, WHICH ENCOURAGES EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON, PLACE-BASED EDUCATION AS A KEY TO BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES AND A DEEPER SENSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. - GREENING STEM: THE OUTDOORS FACILITATES REAL-WORLD, PROJECT-BASED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS) LEARNING. OUR ONLINE GREENING STEM LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES FREE MATERIALS AND EDUCATOR TOOLKITS TIED TO STANDARDS.- CLIMATE SUPERSTARS: AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW THEY CAN TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CARING FOR ITS FUTURE. 565384 291000 CAMPAIGNSNEEF IS COMMITTED TO FURTHERING ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR THROUGHOUT THE US POPULATION. - EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: NEEF WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRIORITIES AND ENCOURAGE TEAM MEMBERS TO TAKE ACTION ON SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK, AS WELL AS AT HOME AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. NEEF ALSO CONVENES CORPORATE THOUGHT LEADERS TO ASSESS BEST PRACTICES, CONDUCT SUSTAINABILITY SURVEYS, AND CREATE TOOLS TO MEASURE THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF ENGAGING EMPLOYEES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS.- ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS: NEEF PARTNERS WITH SPORTS LEAGUES (SUCH AS THE NBA AND THE NHL), MUSEUMS, ZOOS, AND AQUARIA TO PROMPT FANS AND VISITORS TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS AT HOME. THESE CAMPAIGNS ARE GROUNDED IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE, ENGAGE AMERICANS IN "LEARNING BY DOING, AND DEMONSTRATE THAT COLLECTIVE ACTIONS CAN CREATE LARGE-SCALE IMPACTS. 276920 15000 PUBLIC OUTREACH:PUBLIC OUTREACH WORKS TO UNDERSTAND AND MARKET TO NEEF'S AUDIENCES. NEEF DEVELOPS AND DISSEMINATES PRACTICAL AND INFORMATIVE INFORMATION THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS - THE NEEF CONNECT AND EE IN FOCUS- AS WELL AS SHARING RELEVANT INFORMATION THROUGH ITS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA. 631303 40990 HEALTH:NEEF'S HEALTH WORK BUILDS A BROAD, INCLUSIVE COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND BENEFITS. - THROUGH OUR PEDIATRIC ASTHMA INITIATIVE, NEEF PROVIDES FREE TRAINING TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY THE WAY THE ENVIRONMENT INFLUENCES PATIENT HEALTH OUTCOMES AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO MITIGATE OR ENCOURAGE THOSE EFFECTS.- CLIMATE & MENTAL HEALTH EXPLORES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OUTDOOR ACCESS ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THESE OUTCOMES. INCREASING RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY.- SUNWISE EXPLORES ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FEATURING OVER 50 CROSS-CURRICULAR, STANDARDS-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT HELP K-8 CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT SUN SAFETY, UB RADIATION, AND STRATOSPHERIC OZONE. 1473607 346990 4145752 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 1 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X X SARA ESPINOZA 2022616490 1730 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW SUITE WASHINGTON DC 20036 KEVIN BUTT BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH 3/2025) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER LOVE BOARD CHAIR (FROM 3/2025) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHEN SIKRA BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARC WASHINGTON BOARD TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KIM MOORE BAILEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SALLY COLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ARTURO GARCIA-COSTAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ARIELLE KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATIE HOGGE 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PARTICULAR ATTENTION IS PAID TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND THE CRITERIA FOR GRANT SELECTION. THE FACTORS THE FOUNDATION USES TO SCORE APPLICANTS INCLUDE: THE PURPOSE AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE GRANTS, THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND TIMELINE, SUBMISSION INFORMATION, APPLICATION, AND ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS AN AUDIT OR AN IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. APPLICATIONS ARE CHECKED IN AGAINST THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REQUESTED DOCUMENTS. COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ARE USUALLY SCORED BY EXTERNAL JUDGES. SCORES PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION WITH A LIST OF FINALISTS TO CONSIDER. GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON SCORES AND THE GOALS OF THE GRANT. GRANTEES ARE SENT AN AWARD LETTER WITH A GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT (INCLUDING FINANCIALS). DEPENDING ON THE GRANT, THEY MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN INTERIM REPORT AND/OR EVALUATION. ONCE A GRANT IS COMPLETE AND ALL REQUIRED REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS SENT AND THE GRANT IS CLOSED OUT. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 SARA ESPINOZA PRESIDENT AND CEO 216640 0 20000 0 0 0 6793 0 9506 0 252939 0 0 0 AMY SKALMUSKY VP, MARKETING & COMMS 128192 0 0 0 0 0 3792 0 22754 0 154738 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED PERFORMANCE BASED BONUSES: - SARA ESPINOZA $20,000 - MORGAN VACANTI $14,000 - JADA LEWIS $250 FORM 990, PART I, DOING BUSINESS AS: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 IN WAYS THAT IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THE HEALTH OF THE PLANET. NEEF WAS CHARTERED BY CONGRESS IN 1990 AS A 501C (3) NONPROFIT TO COMPLEMENT THE WORK OF THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). NEEF IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WORKING TO MAKE THE ENVIRONMENT MORE ACCESSIBLE, RELATABLE, RELEVANT, AND CONNECTED TO PEOPLE'S DAILY LIVES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO CULTIVATE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS AND RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC. OUR VISION IS THAT PEOPLE'S EVERYDAY ACTIONS ARE GUIDED BY AN UNDERSTANDING AND CONCERN FOR THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND THE PLANET. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE ENVIRONMENT MORE ACCESSIBLE, RELATABLE, RELEVANT, AND CONNECTED TO THE DAILY LIVES OF ALL AMERICANS. THROUGH K-12 EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND CONSERVATION-FOCUSED PROGRAMS, GRANTS, AND INITIATIVES, NEEF IS WORKING TO CREATE DIVERSE PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT TO THE NATURAL WORLD TO INSPIRE EMPATHY, UNDERSTANDING, AND CREATE SUSTAINED, ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE ACTION. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 DURING THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION ENDED ITS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF THE WRAP PROGRAM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP, WHICH IS ITS EPA ADMINISTRATOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B IN THE CONGRESSIONAL ACT THAT CREATED NEEF, IT STIPULATES THAT THE EPA NOMINATES THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION. IT WAS THEN SENT TO THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW. BOTH CONTACT THE FOUNDATION STAFF AND/OR THE AUDITORS DIRECTLY IF NEEDED. THE 990 WAS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD AND STAFF COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, ANY BOARD MEMBER FAILING TO MAKE A DISCLOSURE IS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION, INCLUDING DISMISSAL. IF THE PRESIDENT OR A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FAILS TO FILE A REQUIRED DISCLOSURE, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDES ON APPROPRIATE ACTION. IF THE CHAIRMAN FAILS TO MAKE A REQUIRED DISCLOSURE, THE VICE CHAIRMAN DECIDES AN APPROPRIATE ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS A SALARY SURVEY AND ALSO WHAT INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN OTHER, SIMILARLY SIZED NONPROFITS ARE CURRENTLY BEING PAID. THIS IS DONE THROUGH REVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS. THE COMPENSATION PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO THE PRESIDENT AND THIS PROCESS IS IMPLEMENTED AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. THE BOARD TREASURER IS CONSULTED ON THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN DECEMBER 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL REPORT ON THE WEBSITE WWW.NEEFUSA.ORG. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ONLINE AND IN PRINT. THE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING THE FOUNDATION ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2: AS OF THE DATE OF FILING THIS RETURN, THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE BEING PREPARED.