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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

NATURE FRIENDS

EIN 99-5127286 · Youth Development Programs (O50)

What they do

At Nature Friends, Our Mission is to Inspire A Lifelong Connection to The Natural World Through Outdoor Education, Creativity, and Environmental Stewardship. Through Exploration and Hands-on Learning, We Hope Your Child Gains Curiosity, Confidence, and A Deeper Appreciation for The Natural Systems That Make Our Region So Unique.

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Of every $100 spent, about $77.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders2 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

42.49%of revenue went to mission work77.7% of expenses · Program services
1.75%of revenue went to fundraising3.2% of expenses
10.46%of revenue went to management and office costs19.1% of expenses
$0.83in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $1,166 for HIBAH AYAZ (PRINCIPAL OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$35,827
Mission workProgram services$15,22442.49% of revenue77.7% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs$3,74910.46% of revenue19.1% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations$6281.75% of revenue3.2% of expenses
Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$16,22645.29% of revenueShown in gray on the chart
Total expenses$19,60154.71% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Expenses$19,601

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$15,224 · 77.7% of expenses
Management and office costs$3,749 · 19.1% of expenses
Fundraising$628 · 3.2% of expenses
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Expenses$19,601
Assets$16,226
Income$35,827
Contributions$35,123
Mission work (program services)$15,224
Fundraising$628
Management and general$3,749
Accounting fees$181
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
HIBAH AYAZPRINCIPAL OFFICER · 20 hrs/week $1,166Base $583 · Other $583
FELICIA MILLERCOMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST · 5 hrs/week $454Base $227 · Other $227

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (2)

HIBAH AYAZPRINCIPAL OFFICER

FELICIA MILLERCOMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST

About this charity

Recognized since
January 2024
Location
3730 SANTA CLARITA AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM 88012-7438
County
Do├▒a Ana
In care of
% HIBAH AYAZ
Primary officer
Hibah Ayaz, Director

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
September 1, 2024
Return type
990
NTEE classification
Youth Development Programs (O50)
IRS tax category
Youth Development Programs

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