Nonprofit · EIN 52-2291247
ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC
Also known as ERIN MARTEAL - EXEC DIR
Tax-exempt · ITHACA, NY 14850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $887,667 | $767,755 | $119,912 | $394,166 | $49,972 | $344,194 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $674,927 | $669,344 | $5,583 | $258,146 | $33,864 | $224,282 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $588,108 | $636,205 | -$48,097 | $258,245 | $52,188 | $206,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $460,658
- of which government grants
- $106,815
- Program service revenue
- $423,591
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,418
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,748
- Other salaries and wages
- $473,948
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $616,951
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,875
- Occupancy
- $27,470
- Depreciation
- $12,904
- Program services (functional)
- $626,629
- Management and general (functional)
- $140,271
- Fundraising (functional)
- $855
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $258,146
- Total assets, end of year
- $394,166
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,972
- Net assets, end of year
- $344,194
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $85,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $286,263
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $57,931
- Gross receipts
- $887,667
- Employees
- 27
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi Sukenik | Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $71,748 |
| Brock Gibian | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Packman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Kinast | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jenna Hallas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Travis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Fiorello | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Salzman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Perry Gorgen | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Gunther | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Marteal | Interim Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $85,062 |
| Jenna Hallas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Travis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PJ Rausch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Fiorello | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Salzman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Gunther | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brock Gibian | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Packman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Kinast | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Perry Gorgen | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Marteal | Interim Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $19,800 |
| Kate Travis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenna Hallas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PJ Moran | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sonja Skelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Fiorello | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gen Meridith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Schaye | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Packman | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brock Gibian | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Perry | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Kinast | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1013 W STATE ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3315
- In care of
- % LEIGH MACDONALD
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Naomi Sukenik, 1013 W State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Signed the 990
- LEIGH MACDONALD, Interim Executive Directo
- Phone
- (607) 319-4203
- Website
- ithacachildrensgarden.org
- Return prepared by
- Kurt Behrenfeld CPA PLLC
Mission
Connecting children to nature to create a more beautiful, resilient and just world.
Program accomplishments
- Camps - Ithaca Childrens Garden provides summer camp opportunities for children. The purpose of our summer camp program is to engage children entirely through sensory exploration of their environment. Community Programs - Outreach beyond the Garden gates, such as tabling at local festival and events and neighborhood gatherings. Such programming is hands-on and interactive including planting projects including container garden kits that children and families can make and take home. Garden Programs: Our preschool morning program is operated Monday through Thursday during the school year. School Programs - Hosting field trips at the garden and delivering hands-on nature based programs in classrooms.Expenses $626,629
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2291247
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $394,166
- Income (IRS master file)
- $887,667
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $887,667 | $767,755 | $394,166 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $674,927 | $669,344 | $258,146 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $588,108 | $636,205 | $258,245 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $539,113 | $547,559 | $311,155 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 52-2291247).
Questions about ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC
- What is the EIN of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC is 52-2291247.
- Is ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN 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 ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN 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 ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Naomi Sukenik.
- Who are the officers and directors of ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,748 (Naomi Sukenik, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ITHACA CHILDRENS GARDEN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $887,667, expenses of $767,755 and total assets of $394,166 at year end.
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