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Nature Nexus Institute

Nature Nexus Institutes mission is to support and manage community-led habitat restoration, youth leadership, and conservation programs that promote equitable access to Los Angeles open spaces and the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Nature Nexus Institute

Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) is founded on the belief that reciprocity between communities and nature is essential to the survival of both. We seek to provide equitable and intergenerational entry points to cultivating healthy community-nature relationships.

Founded
Headquarters
Culver City, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Nature Nexus Institutes mission is to support and manage community-led habitat restoration, youth leadership, and conservation programs that promote equitable access to Los Angeles open spaces and the natural environmen

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nature Nexus Institute is a registered environment nonprofit based in Culver City, 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 871515685. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $845K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Nature Nexus Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Nature Nexus Institute is located in Culver City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Nature Nexus Institute has $845K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Nature Nexus Institute is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $845K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Nature Nexus Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Nature Nexus Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Nature Nexus Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) is founded on the belief that reciprocity between communities and nature is essential to the survival of both. We seek to provide equitable and intergenerational entry points to cultivating healthy community-nature relationships. Nature Nexus Institute is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Nature Nexus Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $845K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Nature Nexus Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nature Nexus Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 871515685, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MA
Margot Griswold
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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David M••••••
TREASURER/DI
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Elizabeth G••• B••••
Director
MA
Margot G•••••••
President
MA
Margot J G•••••••
PRESIDENT/DI
NI
Nicole L•••••
Secretary
ST
Stacey V•••••••
Executive Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2025
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$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Nature Nexus Institute This page 89 $845,053 -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Nature Nexus Institute

What is Nature Nexus Institute?
Nature Nexus Institute is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Culver City, United States. Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) is founded on the belief that reciprocity between communities and nature is essential to the survival of both. We seek to provide equitable and intergenerational entry points to cultivating healthy community-nature relationships.
When was Nature Nexus Institute founded?
Nature Nexus Institute was founded in 2021.
Who leads Nature Nexus Institute?
Margot Griswold serves as President.
Where is Nature Nexus Institute located?
Headquartered in Culver City, United States.
What is Nature Nexus Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nature Nexus Institute trustworthy?
Nature Nexus Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Nature Nexus Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 871515685.
What is Nature Nexus Institute's website?
http://www.naturenexusinstitute.org