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Empathy in Nature Project Inc

Empathy in nature project, inc. Was established (i) to educate pre-school age children for the purpose of improving and developing their capabilities using inclusive and accessible methods involving …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Empathy in Nature Project Inc

The organization is preparing to open and operate a pre-school, but the pre-school has has not yet opened. Once the pre-school opens, the organization shall operate an educational pre-school serving approximately 40 students that will provide a regularly scheduled curriculum, a regular faculty of qualified teachers, a regularly enrolled student body, and facilities where educational activities are regularly carried on. To prepare for the opening of the pre-school, the organization shall either lease or purchase land and construct /renovate buildings to host the pre- school. The organization will engage phd educational experts specializing in early childhood development and teachers specializing in outdoor-based learning as consultants to develop curriculum for the school. The pre- school will start by offering socialemotional, outdoor-based …

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Empathy in nature project, inc. Was established (i) to educate pre-school age children for the purpose of improving and developing their capabilities using inclusive and accessible methods involving social-emotional and outdoor-based education; (ii) to develop new models of pre-school education involving social-emotional and outdoor-based education; (iii) to operate a pre-school with a regular faculty and curriculum with regularly enrolled students open to all members of the general public.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B21
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 39.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 23.6% of total expenses ($150,000 of $635,125).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Empathy in Nature Project Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Empathy in Nature Project Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Empathy in Nature Project Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 870856460. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $376K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Empathy in Nature Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 870856460. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Empathy in Nature Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Empathy in Nature Project Inc is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Empathy in Nature Project Inc has $376K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Empathy in Nature Project Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $376K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Empathy in Nature Project Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Empathy in Nature Project Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The organization is preparing to open and operate a pre-school, but the pre-school has has not yet opened. Once the pre-school opens, the organization shall operate an educational pre-school serving approximately 40 students that will provide a regularly scheduled curriculum, a regular faculty of qualified teachers, a regularly enrolled student body, and facilities where educational activities are regularly carried on. To prepare for the opening of the pre-school, the organization shall either lease or purchase land and construct /renovate buildings to host the pre- school. The organization will engage phd educational experts specializing in early childhood development and teachers specializing in outdoor-based learning as consultants to develop curriculum for the... Empathy in Nature Project Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $376K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Empathy in Nature Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Empathy in Nature Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 870856460, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Angelina G•••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 14 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Empathy in Nature Project Inc

What is Empathy in Nature Project Inc?
Empathy in Nature Project Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in San Diego, United States. The organization is preparing to open and operate a pre-school, but the pre-school has has not yet opened. Once the pre-school opens, the organization shall operate an educational pre-school serving approximately 40 students that will provide a regularly scheduled curriculum, a regular faculty of qualified teachers, a regularly enrolled student body, and facilities where educational activities are regularly carried on. To prepare for the opening of the pre-school, the organization shall either lease or purchase land and construct /renovate buildings to host the pre- school. The organization will engage phd educational experts specializing in early childhood development and teachers specializing in outdoor-based learning as consultants to develop curriculum for the school. The pre- school will start by offering socialemotional, outdoor-based education to pupils ages 3 to 5 years old. The pre-school will be open to all members of the general public. At least 50% of students will receive need-based scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition charges. Once the initial school is operating, the organization may open additional campuses at other locations. The activity shall be conducted at property leased or purchased and owned by the organization in san diego, california and eventually at other locations. The activity shall be conducted by paid staff, independent contractors, volunteers and board members. The activity shall be conducted year-round. The activity shall be funded by tuition paid by parents, contributions from members of the public and grants. The activity furthers the mission of the organization by providing education to the public and operating a school with a regular faculty and curriculum with regularly enrolled students open to all members of the general public. (80% of organizational time)
When was Empathy in Nature Project Inc founded?
Empathy in Nature Project Inc was founded in 2021.
Who leads Empathy in Nature Project Inc?
Angelina Giovannini serves as President.
Where is Empathy in Nature Project Inc located?
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
What is Empathy in Nature Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Empathy in Nature Project Inc trustworthy?
Empathy in Nature Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Empathy in Nature Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 870856460.
What is Empathy in Nature Project Inc's website?
http://www.empathyinnature.org