Muddy Sneakers Inc
Muddy Sneakers Inc
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About this organization
Mission
To awaken in children a deeply felt connection with the natural world — one that inspires curiosity, stimulates learning, and brings new life to classroom performance.
About
Muddy Sneakers is a 'gateway' program that seeks to introduce the concept of environmental literacy into the public schools at a critical developmental stage. Beyond enhanced scholastic achievement, the aim of Muddy Sneakers is to build life-long bonds between the students we work with and the natural world. . Muddy Sneakers specifically serves 5th-grade students by educating them on nearby, protected lands, with the goal of introducing them to the wonders of the natural world through teaching the science curriculum using experiential methods. Merging the energy of young students with the energy of these outdoor places sets the stage for deeply felt experiences that instill a "backyard" awareness to the Standard Course of Study. Muddy Sneakers strives to create in children a life-long
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To awaken in children a deeply felt connection with the natural world, one that inspires curiosity, stimulates learning, and brings new lift to classroom performance.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To awaken in children a deeply felt connection with the natural world, one that inspires curiosity, stimulates learning, and brings new life to classroom performance.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NC.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as PO Box 146, Brevard, NC, 28712.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 52 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $8,235.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $798,775 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $103,400 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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