Saint Paul, MN

CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK

EIN 14-1959018

Education & Youth Development Teaching & Educational Innovation Children & youth Communities of color Low-income

Mission

To increase equitable access to nature so that children—and the natural world—can thrive.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK

This profile covers Children & Nature Network (EIN 14-1959018), a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) founded out of the "New Nature Movement" to reconnect children, families and communities with nature. The organization convenes practitioners, produces evidence-based resources, provides technical assistance and policy guidance, and curates a large research library to support educators, civic leaders and community organizers working to expand nature access for children. In the last 2–3 years C&NN has continued national convenings and community partnerships (including its Nature Everywhere conference and regional schoolyard tours), expanded practitioner supports and leadership programs for young people, and maintained publicly available audited financials and Form 990 disclosures.

Notable achievements

Nature Everywhere Conference (annual convening)

Children & Nature Network organizes the Nature Everywhere conference to convene hundreds of educators, policy makers, funders and grassroots leaders; the 2024 conference included international participants and field tours showcasing green schoolyard projects and practice.

Research Library — evidence for practice

C&NN maintains a living, searchable Research Library described by the organization as the world’s largest curated collection of peer-reviewed literature on the benefits of nature for children; the library and a regular Research Digest are used by educators, health professionals and policy makers.

Community investments & technical assistance

Across multiple recent years C&NN has provided technical assistance, membership supports, leadership training and program grants (including youth microgrants and partner-directed funding) to help communities design and implement green schoolyards, outdoor learning spaces, and local nature-access initiatives.

At a glance

Total assets: $6.8M
Annual revenue: $3.7M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 14-1959018
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.childrenandnature.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four-star / high-transparency rating from independent charity evaluators (reflecting audited financials and public Form 990 disclosure).

Regular national media and sector visibility for its Nature Everywhere conferences and green schoolyard showcases.

Recognized partner to national and local institutions (examples include collaborations with municipal networks, youth-serving organizations and education partners) that leverage C&NN research and practical toolkits.

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