2023-07-24T10:27:54-05:00 2022-12-31 061667465 Prager Metis CPAs LLC 14 Penn Plaza Suite 1800 New York NY 10122 990 2022-01-01 364540146 Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Inc CHIL 9144496868 100 Summit Lake Drive Suite 160 Valhalla NY 10595 Tara Stafford Ocansey Executive Director 9144496868 2023-07-19 1 Tara Stafford Ocansey 999009999 1 Michael E Williams P01054634 2126430099 2023-07-19 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Tara Stafford Ocansey 100 Summit Lake Drive Suite 160 Valhalla NY 10595 848957 0 X www.celfeducation.org X 2002 NY Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Inc ("CELF") provides professional learning programs for K-12 teachers and administrators, student experiential learning programs, and curriculum design services in order to make sustainability education an integral part of the K-12 learning experience. Our programs for educators, students and the community complement our consulting services by providing necessary training and varying routes to bring sustainability into the classroom. 13 13 12 13 0 0 555727 626948 18070 218503 0 3506 0 0 573797 848957 0 0 0 0 540492 546065 0 0 91432 78502 206507 618994 752572 -45197 96385 189553 331105 1771 52036 187782 279069 X The organization's mission is to establish sustainability as an integral part of every child's K-12 learning experience. Through early education we can equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will lead to a sustainable future for everyone. CELF programs use sustainability as an integrating context for teaching and learning, decision-making, civic engagement, community partnerships and campus practices. The lens of sustainability transforms curriculum, school operations, physical surroundings and school-community activities and fosters the creation of responsible citizens. 0 0 130119 1245 CELF Summer Institutes: A professional development program designed to advance educational goals together with locally identified social, economic and environmental objectives. The Institute builds practical curriculum integration of stewardship perspectives, skills and action to the restoration, rebuilding, and reconnecting of human communities, environmental stewardship and civic life. 176387 Civic ScienceInquiry to Action is a semester- or year-long program that engages educators and students in project-based STEAM learning outside of the classroom. Tailored to each school and community location, we offer professional learning workshops for teachers paired with on-site support to implement a project-based learning module that connects students to real-world challenges in their own neighborhoods. The program combines the development of 21st century skills with the motivation and creativity generated by solving a problem in students' own communities. Participants in the program will: Participate in a series of professional learning workshops and implement a project-based STEAM learning unit. Program Service Accomplishments: paired with on-site educator support; support students to collect data using various tools such the Flow air quality monitoring device; focus on inquiry pathways including air quality, water quality, and biodiversity while learning pedagogical principles that apply to a range of civic science learning opportunities; engage with local concerns through student-led inquiry. 269868 217258 Professional development and TrainingThe concepts of sustainability are universal, but every district and school starts from a different place in implementing sustainability education. CELF customized professional development (PD) helps schools infuse curriculum and school culture with education for a sustainable future. PD services include: gap analyses of curriculum; on-site Education for Sustainability training and resources (specific to grade level and school or district needs and interests); and review of facilities "green" improvements to help infuse projects into curriculum. We provide a framework for integrating sustainability concepts into existing curricula, and review curriculum exemplars. Program Service Accomplishments: case studies on implementation of sustainability education at other schools. 576374 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 NY X X The Organization 9144496868 100 Summit Lake Drive Suite 160 Valhalla NY 10595 Maureen Brady Atinsky President 15.00 X X 0 0 0 William Davis Treasurer 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Evan Matzen Vice President 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Nicholas Gutfreund Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Kimball Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dean A Slocum Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Krueger Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Samarth Bhaskar Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Maureen Burgess Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Mendelowitz Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Michelle Boquiren Urben Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cassandra Clark Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Stubbs Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tara Stafford Ocansey Executive Director 40.00 X 103231 0 0 103231 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 626948 5462 626948 Professional Developme 611430 218503 218503 218503 3506 3506 848957 218503 0 3506 X 103232 76446 10150 16636 397148 290986 50615 55547 45685 34026 5314 6345 6645 6645 145897 144802 1095 7310 813 795 5702 3410 1979 438 993 8777 6777 914 1086 7784 5599 160 2025 2000 2000 2049 2049 Utilities 8120 1467 6365 288 Program materials and s 5873 5801 72 Stipends to partcipants 3400 3400 Banking and related fee 2445 196 998 1251 2797 2082 323 392 752572 576374 84766 91432 77876 239200 107824 84688 7020 5167 3853 1853 5364 189553 331105 1771 52036 1771 52036 X 184623 277104 3159 1965 187782 279069 189553 331105 X 96385 -98 -5000 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 332126 691497 496836 573797 845451 2939707 332126 691497 496836 573797 845451 2939707 799785 2139922 3 2 3506 3511 2943218 0.72710 0.71670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 7020 5167 1853 1853 X Part X, Line 2: CELF is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not "private foundation" within the meaning of Section 509(a). Management has determined that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the financial statements. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Director is a board member as well but does not participate in any votes Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is provided at the Organization's Board Meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c During board member nominee interviews the conflict of interest policy is reviewed with all potential board members. At regularly scheduled board meeting a review potential conflicts is discussed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board compares the salary to the national average and discusses accomplishments and goals. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization will make all of its documents available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Contracted services and contractors: Program service expenses 144,802. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 1,095. Total expenses 145,897. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Bad debts -5,000.