Children & Nature Network
Saint Paul, MN ·EIN 14-1959018 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Children & Nature Network?
Children & Nature Network is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Freedom Together Foundation ($1.0M), National League of Cities Institute Inc ($599K), Lamb Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to Children & Nature Network between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Together Foundation | $1,000,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| National League of Cities Institute Inc | $599,250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lamb Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | $303,251 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Recreation Foundation | $280,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Colorado Health Foundation | $220,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Casey Family Programs | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rei Cooperative Action Fund | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Treeline Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family | $21,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Swantz Family Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Philotimo Foundation | $16,500 | 6 | 2021–2024 |
| Global Philanthropy Partnership | $12,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Whispering Bells Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Bunnie and Jerome Sachs Family | $200 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Hausman Foundation for the Environment | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has Children & Nature Network received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Swantz Family Foundation | NATURE EVERYWHERE CONF SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Freedom Together Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600,000 |
| 2024 | Lamb Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Swantz Family Foundation | INSIDE-OUT CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Philotimo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Philotimo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Freedom Together Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2023 | The Aspen Institute Inc | GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY YOUTH NETWORK (GOYN) GRANT, STEVENS INITIATIVE VIRTUAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM | $303,251 |
| 2023 | Casey Family Programs | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE GRANTEE'S MISSION. | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Rei Cooperative Action Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Colorado Health Foundation | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Swantz Family Foundation | INSIDE-OUT CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Philotimo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Philotimo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The Colorado Health Foundation | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY | $110,000 |
| 2022 | Treeline Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Swantz Family Foundation | INSIDE-OUT CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Philotimo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,750 |
| 2022 | Whispering Bells Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | National Recreation Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING THAT GETS ALL YOUTH ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS | $280,000 |
| 2021 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | 2021 INSIDE-OUT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA AND CITYWIDE GREEN SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM | $150,000 |
| 2021 | The Colorado Health Foundation | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY | $90,000 |
| 2021 | Treeline Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,750 |
| 2021 | Philotimo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Whispering Bells Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Bunnie and Jerome Sachs Family | CHARITABLE | $100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Children & Nature Network?
Children & Nature Network is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Freedom Together Foundation ($1.0M), National League of Cities Institute Inc ($599K), Lamb Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to Children & Nature Network between 2020–2025.
Who is Children & Nature Network's largest funder?
Freedom Together Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Children & Nature Network, with $1.0M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Children & Nature Network received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to Children & Nature Network across 36 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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