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4 Elements Earth Education Incorporated

  • Grass Valley, CA
  • Tax-exempt since May 2011
  • EIN: 27-2830780

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Youth Development / Youth Development - Agricultural (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$684k (2023)

Expenses
$930k (2023)

Total Assets
$282k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$75.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$683,937
Expenses
$930,390
Net Income
-$246,453
Net Assets
$207,121
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,940
44.3%
Program Services $381,067
55.7%
Investment Income $2,370
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,710
Net Inventory Sales $270
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $452,059
48.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $282,325
Total Liabilities $75,204
Net Assets $207,121
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Berry (Executive Dir.) $78,750 $0 $0
Don Ryberg (Member) $38,462 $0 $0
Heather Vasquez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Juan Villarreal (Member) $0 $0 $0
Anni Mc Cann (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$407,265
Expenses
$843,731
Net Income
-$436,466
Net Assets
$453,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,600
11.0%
Program Services $374,533
92.0%
Investment Income $5,981
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$17,849
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,200
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $369,981
43.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $474,389
Total Liabilities $20,815
Net Assets $453,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Berry (Executive Dir.) $75,200 $0 $0
Alex Carney (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anni Mc Cann (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 26, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,567,600
Expenses
$720,162
Net Income
$847,438
Net Assets
$946,157
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,115,911
71.2%
Program Services $431,679
27.5%
Investment Income $7,401
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $12,609
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,500
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $330,031
45.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $948,197
Total Liabilities $2,040
Net Assets $946,157
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Berry (Executive Dir.) $69,500 $0 $0
Tony Cervantes (President) $0 $0 $0
Alex Carney (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anni Mc Cann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 26, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,564
Expenses
$346,675
Net Income
$11,889
Net Assets
$98,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,494
21.9%
Program Services $271,352
75.7%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,466
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,240
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $221,387
63.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,458
Total Liabilities $26,739
Net Assets $98,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Berry (Executive Dir.) $57,606 $0 $0
Tony Cervantes (President) $0 $0 $0
Alex Carney (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anni Mc Cann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Reinette Senum (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scot Woodland (Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$432,243
Expenses
$350,841
Net Income
$81,402
Net Assets
$85,397
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $193,163
44.7%
Program Services $235,688
54.5%
Investment Income $38
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,577
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,777
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,935
1.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $60,555
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,042
Total Liabilities $15,645
Net Assets $85,397
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Gaffney (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Marguils (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Reinette Senum (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Spurgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
Scot Woodland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Bryan (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 7, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,322
Expenses
$259,367
Net Income
$4,955
Net Assets
$3,995
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,610
6.3%
Program Services $245,420
92.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,292
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,386
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,051
Total Liabilities $1,056
Net Assets $3,995
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Berry (Executive Dir.) $52,386 $0 $0
Juan Villareal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Gaffney (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Marguils (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Reinette Senum (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Spurgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
Scot Woodland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sheldon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Bryan (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Doolittle (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$189,591
Expenses
$190,305
Net Income
-$714
Net Assets
-$960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,117
3.8%
Program Services $181,278
95.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,196
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,862
Total Liabilities $2,822
Net Assets -$960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rick Berry (President & Ceo) $47,698 $0
Juan Villarreal (Director) $0 $0
Christopher Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
Ross Whiting (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Delson (Secretary) $0 $0
Pamela Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$182,868
Expenses
$181,606
Net Income
$1,262
Net Assets
-$300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,875
9.2%
Program Services $165,089
90.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $904
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $361
Total Liabilities $661
Net Assets -$300
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rick Berry (President & Ceo) $48,875 $0
Juan Villarreal (Director) $0 $0
Christopher Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
Ross Whiting (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Delson (Secretary) $0 $0
Pamela Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 4, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,725
Expenses
$167,435
Net Income
-$710
Net Assets
-$1,562
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,073
3.6%
Program Services $161,465
96.8%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$814
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155
Total Liabilities $1,717
Net Assets -$1,562
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rick Berry (President & Ceo) $44,775 $0
Christine Moore (Director) $0 $0
Christopher Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
Ross Whiting (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Delson (Secretary) $0 $0
Pamela Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$146,027
Expenses
$144,050
Net Income
$1,977
Net Assets
-$852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,683
9.4%
Program Services $132,344
90.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182
Total Liabilities $1,034
Net Assets -$852
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rick Berry (President & Ceo) $42,433 $0
Christine Moore (Director) $0 $0
Christopher Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
Ross Whiting (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Delson (Secretary) $0 $0
Pamela Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 18, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,825
Expenses
$120,945
Net Income
-$2,120
Net Assets
-$2,829
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,662
12.3%
Program Services $104,163
87.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $349
Total Liabilities $3,178
Net Assets -$2,829
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rick Berry (President & Ceo) $39,167 $0
Christine Moore (Director) $0 $0
Christopher Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
Ross Whiting (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Delson (Secretary) $0 $0
Pamela Contag (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,131
Expenses
$76,506
Net Income
-$1,375
Net Assets
-$709
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,398
20.5%
Program Services $59,733
79.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $516
Total Liabilities $1,225
Net Assets -$709

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,420
Expenses
$64,365
Net Income
-$10,945
Net Assets
$666
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,506
23.4%
Program Services $40,914
76.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,471
Total Liabilities $805
Net Assets $666

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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