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Pratt Nature Center Inc

EIN 06-0873675 · New Milford, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRATT CENTER'S MISSION IS TO STIMULATE A LIFELONG RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND JOY IN, THE NATURAL WORLD. WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THEMSELVES AS A PART OF NATURE, DEPENDANT UPON THE EARTH'S RESOURCES.

Income
$814,239
Spending
$700,183
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
30.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $401,723 spent. SUMMER DAY PROGRAM-CONSISTS OF SEVERAL SESSIONS DURING THE SUMMER VACATION PERIOD FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-12. APPROXIMATELY 675 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE. DAY CAMP ACTIVITIES ARE NATURE ORIENTED.
  2. $8,751 spent. SCHOOL PROGRAMS-PROVIDE IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AT STUDENT ASSEMBLIES, CLASSROOM VISITS AND FIELD TRIPS. CURRICULUM AREAS INCLUDE LIFE PHYSICAL AND EARTH SCIENCES AND EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY. PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED FOR NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, GIFTED, AND TALENTED AND SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS. SCHOOL VACATION DAY PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON SCIENCES AND EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY
  3. $46,207 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS-INCLUDE WEEKEND AND EVENING PROJECTS CONSISTING OF NATURE WALKS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS TO DEVELOP OUTDOOR SKILLS AND CRAFTS. ALSO INCLUDED IS PETER PRATT NATURE SCHOOL
  4. $124,501 spent. PETER PRATT NATURE SCHOOL - THIS NATURE SCHOOL DRAWS UPON THE DIVERSITY OF THE NATURAL WORLD TO FOSTER CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, COLLABORATION, RESILIENCE AND EMPATHY TO LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN A CHALLENGING AND EVER CHANGING WORLD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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