SEE SCHEDULE O.TO INCREASE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE SO THAT CHILDREN AND THE NATURAL WORLD CAN THRIVE. WE DO THAT BY: 1) FOSTERING BELIEF THAT A CONNECTION TO NATURE IS CRITICAL TO CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT; 2) CHANGING CORE SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT CHILDREN'S DAILY ACCESS TO NATURE, SUCH AS MUNCIPAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ETC.; 3) GROWING THE MOVEMENT TO RECONNECT CHILDREN WITH NATURE.
Key facts about Children & Nature Network
- EIN
- 14-1959018
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $945,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $105,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $6,841,478
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Children & Nature Network funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Children & Nature Network's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (50%), California (24%) and Rhode Island (5%). 11% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nature Access" (6 grants).
How Children & Nature Network gives
- Giving grew 491% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
-10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$945K
+1011.8% YoY
Grant Count
9
+125.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
+394.1% YoY
About Children & Nature Network
Based on IRS filings
Children & Nature Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $945K. Net investment income was $203K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,841,478 | $7,658,228 | $7,666,685 |
| Revenue | $3,700,822 | $3,235,726 | $1,720,790 |
| Expenses | $4,662,217 | $3,397,242 | $3,575,889 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $203,186 | $148,455 | $88,179 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Children & Nature Network
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kaboom ($470,000), Trust for Public Land ($225,000), City of Providence ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KABOOM Bethesda, MD | GREEN SCHOOLYARDS | $470,000 |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND San Francisco, CA | GREEN SCHOOLYARDS | $225,000 |
| CITY OF PROVIDENCE Providence, RI | NATURE ACCESS | $50,000 |
| ROCHESTER ECOLOGY PARTNERS Rochester, NY | NATURE ACCESS | $50,000 |
| MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY Lincoln, MA | NATURE ACCESS | $40,000 |
| WEST ATLANTA WATERSHED ALLIANCE Atlanta, GA | NATURE ACCESS | $40,000 |
| WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY Moreland Hills, OH | NATURE ACCESS | $40,000 |
| ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Lansing, MI | NATURE ACCESS | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION Washington, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Milligan Toffler | CEO | 50 | $177,262 |
| Ed Kegle | COO | 50 | $130,907 |
| Laura Mylan | Cso External Relations | 50 | $135,930 |
| Monica Magee | Senior VP, Program Research & Policy | 50 | $132,429 |
| Jamie Ehrenberg | Senior VP, Development & Partnerships | 50 | $108,711 |
| Priya Cook | Director | 50 | $100,525 |
| Jesus Aguirre | Chair | 5 | — |
| Hanaa Hamdi | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Hannah Quimby | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Hussein Mohsen | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Daniele Lyman Torres | Governance Chair | 5 | — |
| Kim Moore Bailey | Past Chair | 5 | — |
| Hayden Brooks | Director | 1 | — |
| Mickey Fearn | Director | 1 | — |
| Phil Ginsburg | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Herron | Director | 1 | — |
| Kim Larson | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachna Mohanty | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Moore | Director | 5 | — |
| Joel Pannell | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Passo | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children & Nature Network?
Children & Nature Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Saint Paul, MN. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Children & Nature Network?
As of 2024, Children & Nature Network holds $6.8M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $945K in 2024.
Where does Children & Nature Network operate?
Children & Nature Network has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Children & Nature Network award?
In 2024, Children & Nature Network awarded 9 grants totaling $945K — an average of about $105K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children & Nature Network's EIN?
Children & Nature Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1959018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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