Naturebridge
Naturebridge reported $22.3 million in revenue and $21.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.81 went to program services, $11.73 to management and general costs and $5.46 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 79.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $318,286 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 43% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $21MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$18.78 $4.2M
- Government grants$0.11 $25,000
- Program service revenue$78.66 $18M
- Investment income$2.45 $553K
Other revenue was negative: −$239K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.8% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.7% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.5% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.27 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 19.1% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 79.5% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $318,286 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.52% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 11 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 9.3 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseNaturebridge connects young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet. We deliver hands-on outdoor education programs in some of the world's most beautiful classrooms-our national parks. Founded in 1971, our campuses are located in yosemite national park, golden gate national recreation area, olympic national park, and prince william forest park.naturebridge's school & group education programs take young people out of the classroom and into the outdoors for multi-day immersive experiences, helping students create…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $293,469 | $0 | $24,817 | $318,286 |
| COO Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $184,245 | $0 | $25,403 | $209,648 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $162,783 | $0 | $11,787 | $174,570 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $154,451 | $0 | $19,711 | $174,162 |
| SENIOR PROJECTS DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $108,923 | $0 | $17,684 | $126,607 |
| CONTROLLER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $120,466 | $0 | $4,246 | $124,712 |
| CAMPUS DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $103,316 | $0 | $12,421 | $115,737 |
| HR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $103,505 | $0 | $10,793 | $114,298 |
11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Naturebridge (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5276
- Volunteers Part I, line 6100
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| KL WATER & LAND LLC Water rights | $475,000 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
40 private foundations reported grants to Naturebridge totaling $1.4M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Naturebridge's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Naturebridge reported that 82.8% of its $21.0 million in expenses went to program services, 11.7% to management and general and 5.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Naturebridge pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Naturebridge reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $318,286, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Naturebridge get its money?
Of $22.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 19.1% came from contributions and grants (including 0.1% from government grants) and 79.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Naturebridge a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-2145930 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601319349304710 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541329349307014 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441239349302014 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301359349301940 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201309349302835 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141339349301889 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-2145930: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.