2025-05-15T12:48:12-07:00 2024-06-30 462574876 L Abrams & Company LLC 11350 McCormick Rd Executive Plaza Hunt Valley MD 21031 990 2023-07-01 814291262 ASSOCIATION FOR NATURE-BASED EDUCATION INC ASSO 4432330707 11509 NOTCHCLIFF ROAD GLEN ARM MD 21057 MONICA M WIEDEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4432330707 2025-05-15 true true Leah N Abrams P00671506 4103327389 2025-05-15 X 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X MONICA M WIEDEL 11509 NOTCHCLIFF RD GLEN ARM MD 21057 471761 false X WWW.ANBE.ORG X 2016 MD WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT CULTIVATE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE-BASED EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY FOR ALL. 6 6 2 40 0 0 105259 133255 259179 338466 0 40 0 0 364438 471761 0 0 193660 260597 0 19567 169668 213907 363328 474504 1110 -2743 212864 220063 2622 12801 210242 207262 WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT CULTIVATE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE-BASED EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY FOR ALL. false false 120136 0 146635 SEE SCHEDULE O 319368 0 319368 SEE SCHEDULE O 439504 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 2 true false false false false true true false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true false true true true true false MONICA WIEDEL-LUBINSKI 2403193944 11509 NOTCHCLIFF RD GLEN ARM MD 21057 JENNIFER DORESY MED PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW POST TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATIE ROONEY SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY BEAM TRUSTEE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NICKIE HAINES TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE PENIX PRESIDENT (EX OFFICIO) 1.00 X 0 0 0 MONICA M WIEDEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 73594 0 7136 73594 0 7136 false false false 25050 108205 133255 TEACHER EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION 611699 148185 0 0 FOREST PRESCHOOL 611699 190281 0 0 338466 40 0 0 471761 338506 0 0 233343 220545 9588 3210 7136 5352 714 1070 20118 18535 633 950 66528 54792 0 11736 400 0 400 0 2545 0 2545 0 77887 74442 844 2601 8780 8780 0 0 33903 33903 0 0 8985 8985 0 0 10008 10008 0 0 1811 1811 0 0 3060 2351 709 0 474504 439504 15433 19567 78771 208950 125040 3871 9053 1811 9053 7242 212864 220063 2622 12801 2622 12801 X 210242 207262 210242 207262 212864 220063 -2743 X false false false false X 0 0 36688 50268 82880 105259 108205 383300 87541 266654 219887 259179 338466 1171727 0 0 124229 316922 302767 364438 446671 1555027 0 0 0 1555027 1555027 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 9053 1811 7242 7242 Pt VI, Line 15b THE BOARD VOTES AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY ANNUALLY. Pt VI, Line 11b DRAFT VERSION OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD PRESIDENT AND TREASURER PRIOR TO BEING SIGNED. Pt VI, Line 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Pt VI, Line 15a BUDGET DETERMINES EMPLOYEES PAY RATES AND THE BOARD APPROVES THE ANNUAL BUDGET. Other THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED IN MAY 2024. IT WAS PREVIOUSLY EASTERN REGION ASSOCIATION OF FOREST AND NATURE SCHOOLS, INC. NOW IT IS ASSOCIATION FOR NATURE-BASED EDUCATION, INC. Other PART III,LINE 4A - The Association for Nature-Based Education, Inc. continues to fulfill our mission through nature-based education programs and initiatives that serve teachers, children, and families. During this fiscal year our biggest accomplishments were the growth in attendance for our Nature-Based Teacher Certification course, growing demand of our online learning opportunities, and expansion of Notchcliff Nature Programs. The Nature-Based Teacher Certification is a 36-clock hour course that provides in-depth study of best practices in nature-based early childhood education to prepare teachers for meaningful outdoor learning experiences. The certification is offered in tiered levesl 1, 2, and 3. During this fiscal year, 223 teachers attended the certification. There is a six-week online option which some teachers utilize, while others attend a week of in-person training in Maryland or in surrounding states. 320 teachers also attended a range of online courses and webinars, with another 97 teachers taking advantage of self-paced courses. Additionally, 208 teachers attended our in-person Outdoor Teacher Retreats, day-long training, and networking Meet-Ups. Other PART III, 4B - Notchcliff Nature Programs is the community-based arm of programs held on the grounds of a loca retirement community in Batimore County, MD. During this fiscal year, programs included an outdoor preschool for children ages 3-5 years old, homeschool programs for children ages 5-10, caregiver and child classes, and licensed summer nature camps. Other programs include free storytimes for families, community garden days, an annual Earth Day Fairy Festival, and Elderflowers Nature Series with senior residents at the retirement community. Notchcliff provides a lab school approach to continue to learn about the needs of teachers, children, and families in nature-based, outdoor learning programs. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g BANK CHARGES 167. 0. 167. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES 1372. 1372. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g CATERING/FOOD 14756. 14756. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS 24. 24. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES 13648. 13648. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS 2158. 2158. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2000. 2000. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g FIELD TRIP FEES 774. 774. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g FINGERPRINTING & BACKGROUND CHECKS 448. 448. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g FOREST DAYS VA 3750. 3750. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g GARDEN, GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE 1633. 1633. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g NOTCHCLIFF COMMUNITY EVENTS 109. 109. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PAYROLL EXPENSE 443. 443. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 1263. 1263. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g POSTAGE & MAILING SERVICES 1384. 1384. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PRESENTER STIPENDS 16853. 16853. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PRINTING & COPYING 5873. 5873. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g QUICKBOOKS PAYMENT FEES 677. 0. 677. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g REIMBURSEMENTS 2794. 2794. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g RV EXPENSES 2490. 2490. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g SPECIAL EVENTS 2601. 0. 0. 2601. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g STAFF CONTINUING EDUCATION 1349. 1349. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g STAFF/BOARD TEAMBUILDING 1321. 1321. 0. 0.