Nonprofit · EIN 20-2217397
NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, KY 40069
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $198,392 | $183,472 | $14,920 | $272,059 | $697 | $271,362 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $140,419 | $151,567 | -$11,148 | $256,442 | – | $256,442 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $103,497 | $114,828 | -$11,331 | $268,626 | $1,036 | $267,590 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $158,679
- Membership dues
- $5,760
- Program service revenue
- $24,957
- Investment income
- $8,996
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,371
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $145,812
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $10,620
- Occupancy
- $3,680
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,155
- Other expenses
- $22,205
- Program services (functional)
- $161,187
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $256,442
- Total assets, end of year
- $272,059
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $697
- Net assets, end of year
- $271,362
- Cash, savings and investments
- $272,059
- Gross receipts
- $198,392
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Gerwe-Nicholson | Executive Dir. | 35 | $66,273 | $947 |
| Ivoree Sullenbarger | Director | 30 | $40,240 | $578 |
| Ami Black | Director | 30 | $27,858 | – |
| Michael Bickett | President | 1 | $0 | – |
| Jenna Wilson | Vice President | 1 | $0 | – |
| William Rosenbaum | Secretary | 1 | $0 | – |
| Johnnie Baum | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | – |
| Elliot Newland | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Cole Alexander | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Pam Grundy | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Elizabeth Coulter | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Kimberly Nance | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Cheryl Coleman | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Susan Gatz | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Angela Rakes | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Gerwe | Executive Dir. | 35 | $56,400 | $11,201 |
| Ivoree Sullenbarger | Director | 30 | $19,141 | $3,464 |
| Ami Black | Director | 30 | $18,002 | $3,477 |
| Lana Gits | Director | 30 | $9,377 | $1,017 |
| Jessie Rathburn | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Joyce Minkler | Secretary | 1 | $0 | – |
| Pam Grundy | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Elizabeth Coulter | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | – |
| Susan Gatz | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Jackie Roberts | President | 1 | $0 | – |
| Michael Bickett | Vice President | 1 | $0 | – |
| Deanne Cissell | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| William Rosenbaum | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
| Jenna Wilson | Director | 1 | $0 | – |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Gerwe | Executive Dir. | 35 | $49,360 |
| Lana Gits | Director | 30 | $25,988 |
| Jessie Rathburn | President | 3 | $0 |
| Row Holloway | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Joyce Minkler | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Pam Grundy | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Coulter | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Gatz | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Spalding Hurst | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Wren Smith | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jackie Roberts | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 127 W MAIN ST, SPRINGFIELD, KY 40069-1226
- In care of
- % CLAIRE A MCGOWAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Julia Gerwe, Executive Director
- Phone
- (859) 336-5070
- Website
- newpioneers.org
- Return prepared by
- Dominique WaitsCPA
Mission
Promote sustainability in rural Central Kentucky
Program accomplishments
- Environmental Education: Youth and family education offered in schools, libraries and publicly to improve environmental literacy.Expenses $80,594
- Sustainability Outreach: Sustainable habits and lifestyles demonstrated through forums, outreach and education.Expenses $48,356 · grants $10,000
- Local Advocacy: Empowering, educating and encouraging community members to engage in local environmental issues.Expenses $32,237 · grants $8,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2217397
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $272,059
- Income (IRS master file)
- $198,392
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $198,392 | $183,472 | $272,059 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $140,419 | $151,567 | $256,442 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $103,497 | $114,828 | $268,626 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2217397).
Questions about NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC
- What is the EIN of NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC is 20-2217397.
- Is NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,273 (Julia Gerwe-Nicholson, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does NEW PIONEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $198,392, expenses of $183,472 and total assets of $272,059 at year end.
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