Nature Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NATURE FOUNDATION IS NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 ( C )(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE PURPOSES OF NATURE FOUNDATION SHALL BE THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE CRITERIA.
- Income
- $24
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (2)
- RAISING AND DONATING MONEY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES. OUR INITIAL FOCUS WILL BE OCEAN AND REEF HABITAT RESTORATION. THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE CONDUCTED BY NATURE FOUNDATION UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF PAUL COUTURE. THE ACTIVITY WILL BE RUN OUT OUR HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. FUNDRAISING FOR THIS ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE NATIONWIDE. WE INTEND TO DONATE TO CHARITIES FOCUSING ON 3D PRINTING OF ARTIFICIAL REEF ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE GROWTH, REMOVAL OF OCEAN PLASTICS & BEACH CLEAN UP, BLUE CARBON CREDIT ACQUISITION AND SALES, AND CORPORATE CARBON OFFSETS. WE ANTICIPATE ALLOCATING 20 PERCENT OF OUR TIME TO THIS ACTIVITY. THIS ACTIVITY IS FUNDED BY DONATIONS TO NATURE FOUNDATION. WE HAVE BUDGETED 20 PERCENT OF OUR POST-EXPENSE REVENUE TO THIS ACTIVITY.
- REDWOODS & PLAINS PRESERVATION (NORTHERN, CA & COLORADO) $2,000,000 / 50 ACRESTHIS ACTIVITY WILL BE CONDUCTED BY NATURE FOUNDATION UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF PAUL COUTURE. THE ACTIVITY WILL BE RUN OUT OUR HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. FUNDRAISING FOR THIS ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE NATIONWIDE.THIS ACTIVITY WILL INVOLVE THE PURCHASE, LEASE, AND FOREST MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING REDWOODS AND PLAINS, ENSURING GROWTH/FIRE PROTECTION. THIS ACTIVITY WILL INCLUDE DRONE SURVEYING, GREEN CARBON CREDIT VALIDATION/CERTIFICATION, GREEN CARBON CREDITS ACQUISITION, CORPORATE CARBON OFFSETS, UNDERGROWTH HARVESTING, REDWOODS MULCH CHIPS, TRAIL CREATION AND CAMP GROUND RENTAL, AND RIVER/STREAM CLEAN UP VIA BUBBLE BARRIER SYSTEM.THIS ACTIVITY IS FUNDED BY DONATIONS. THE GOAL IS TO RAISE $2,000,000 TO PURCHASE 50 ACRES OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. WE ANTICIPATE ALLOCATING 80 PERCENT OF OUR TIME TO THIS ACTIVITY. THIS ACTIVITY IS FUNDED BY DONATIONS TO NATURE FOUNDATION. WE HAVE BUDGETED 80 PERCENT OF OUR POST-EXPENSE REVENUE TO THIS ACTIVITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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