2026-04-29T11:56:40-07:00 2025-08-31 Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP 548 Market St PMB 97503 San Francisco CA 94104 990 2024-09-01 030458294 YES Nature to Neighborhoods YESN 5102323032 3029 Macdonald Avenue Richmond CA 94804 Eric Aaholm Executive Dir. 2026-04-29 true true Tierna Jensen P02447146 5108352727 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Eric Aaholm 3029 Macdonald Avenue Richmond CA 94804 5129180 false X www.yesfamilies.org X 2002 CA In partnership with nature, YES Nature to Neighborhoods mission is to nurture leaders who champion the wellbeing of our community. YES provides long-term, year-round engagement for individuals as young as eight (and their families). 11 10 20 80 0 5423234 4902149 0 134106 225386 -1115 1645 5556225 5129180 116381 239162 0 1751545 1987304 77160 37595 469364 1057537 1292158 3002623 3556219 2553602 1572961 7427078 8969142 606212 575315 6820866 8393827 X In partnership with nature, YES nurtures leaders who champion the wellbeing of our community. false false 877951 214962 YES continued to build strong partnerships with local schools through the Richmond Outdoors Coalition (ROC), of which YES is the fiscal sponsor. The ROC completed year two of a three-year pilot program in two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school this past school year. Through this partnership, YES has collaborated with WCCUSD teachers, administrators, and counselors to engage students and their families in multiple, repeated, and reinforcing outdoor experiences all year. In Year 2 of implementation (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025), the ROC reached 1,414 Richmond children, youth, and adults, including 43 families, through outdoor programming. On average each individual participated in 34 hours of programming across an average of 5 different program experiences during the year. 825311 15000 A total of 80 youth ages 8-18 participated within YES's Youth Leadership Pathway programs. Youth ages 8-13 learned about their responsibility to the natural environment through regular outdoor and camping trips. Youth visited locations such as Point Reyes National Seashore and the East Bay Regional Park District, learning about diverse wildlife and ecosystems.Teens ages 14-18 continued an ongoing park enhancement project at Nicholl Park, and they organized awareness campaigns to prevent pet waste pollution from entering San Pablo Creek Watershed. Their efforts helped to protect and preserve local outdoor spaces, ensuring that Richmond youth and families are able to access the benefits of nature for years to come. 467603 Adult programs support adults aged 18 and older in developing into civic-minded community members. 38 adults participated in adult programming in 2024-25. Adult programs support adults in developing and harnessing their strengths and passions to achieve their personal goals and grow as leaders. Participants gain leadership skills, individualized mentoring, and engage in community-based action projects. 314361 9200 234 youth and families participated in 3 Family Camps experiencing weekend-long family camps. Campers participated in hiking, archery, ziplining, environmental education, and traditional camp games. In the process, they built their self-confidence and social and leadership skills; they were challenged in a new environment; and they formed new friendships and relationships with peers, older youth role models, and adult mentors. 61 youth and families explored outdoor spaces within their own communities at Nature Day Outings.YES supported 9 adults with Wellness Community Care Circles, 9 youth in a Wellness Club.13 received 1:1 counseling support, monthly mentor-ship, and regular wellness checks. 8 families received a small Resilience Fund with emergency cash during times of hardship, and 120 gift cards were distributed to 34 YES families during the December holiday. 314361 9200 2485226 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 52 0 true 20 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X Sutro Li 4158949186 518 38th Ave Ste 7 San Francisco CA 94121 Eric Aaholm Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 148578 0 14911 Blanca Hernandez Nieto Dir Prog/Partnrshp 40.00 0.00 130573 0 14265 Devika Saxena Dir. 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Fin. & Ops 40.00 0.00 X 100529 0 3358 Francis Tompkins Board Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sonya Watson Co-Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Natalia Tocino Co-Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Justin Rodriguez Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jean Hyams Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Higgins Committee Chiar 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Bankhead Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Juanita Towns Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Roopnarine Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jabeen Yusuf Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 487580 34274 4 false true false Inclusion Outdoors 1653 San Lorenzo Ave Berkeley CA 94707 Facilitation, grants 195880 West Contra Costa USD 1400 Marina Way South Richmond CA 94804 ROC coordinator 203041 2 256 517190 4384703 4902149 0 225386 225386 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 900099 1645 1645 1645 5129180 227031 X 214962 214962 24200 24200 0 0 276287 11653 219964 44670 0 1397106 1040045 97241 259820 27897 22638 5259 157752 106785 23843 27124 128262 81385 23510 23367 0 0 59240 59240 0 37595 37595 0 585831 495042 58882 31907 1552 912 418 222 136811 84036 34708 18067 43265 19240 14402 9623 0 161492 157866 2309 1317 131244 130344 900 0 3751 3014 465 272 11279 11279 0 25534 14440 7364 3730 22855 11549 7560 3746 Participant incentives & other 63565 63064 281 220 Dues, licenses, service fees 45739 4051 40163 1525 0 3556219 2485226 601629 469364 1527364 604232 3910672 5424396 547960 1152496 212255 328087 0 0 0 0 82135 41628 963407 93382 626480 870025 520212 548278 0 0 0 0 7427078 8969142 259041 238905 347171 336410 606212 575315 X 3596446 4768193 3224420 3625634 6820866 8393827 7427078 8969142 1572961 X false true X true false X 1637010 2512815 4289477 5423234 4902149 18764685 0 0 1637010 2512815 4289477 5423234 4902149 18764685 2518724 16245961 5888 5695 13640 110473 225220 360916 0 702 1686 3960 4335 1645 12328 19137929 0.84890 0.88250 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 183637 183637 510691 93382 417309 269079 269079 870025 X 5137329 8149 8149 5129180 5129180 3564368 8149 8149 3556219 3556219 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of August 31, 2025 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed. X X X X X X true Bravely Aligned LLC 212 Continente Ave Brentwood CA 94513 Capital Campaign Dvlpmt false 31470 Christine Preziosi LLC 1017 Portola Drive Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94513 Event planning false 6125 false 37595 CA true Earth Island Institute 2150 Allston Way Suite 460 Berkeley CA 94704 942889684 501c3 37111 0 Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals Golden Gate Bird Alliance 2150 Allston Way Suite 210 Berkeley CA 94704 942889684 501c3 7487 0 Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals Growing Together 843 East Meadow Ave Pinole CA 94564 882293022 501c3 47309 0 Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals Inner City Bliss 5701 International Blvd 24 Oakland CA 94621 833197191 501c3 35206 0 Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals The Watershed Project 1327 South 46th St Bld 155 Richmond CA 94804 911767292 501c3 85355 0 Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals 5 0 Emergency Living Expense Assistance 8 4200 College Scholarships 12 15000 Holiday Assistance 34 5000 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used YES has meetings with grantees regularly throughout the grant year, requires members to attend regular project steering committee meetings, and they submit a report at the end of the year on activities and finances. X X X false false false false false false false false false Eric Aaholm Executive Dir. 148578 5133 9778 163489 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, our controller, and Treasurer for accuracies. The Treasurer, acting on behalf of the board, approves the 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Once per year review the policy with the board and have them complete a form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The E.D. is reviewed by the Board Chair and Vice Chair who solicit evaluations from at least 3 additional board members and 2 staff. Compensation decisions are based on the performance of the E.D. and the agency, The Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits Benefits and Compensation Survey is the tool used to inform compensation goals for employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The same process stated above is used for employees in the organization, with the exception of the E.D. making recommendations to salary changes of employees and passing this by the Board before final decisions are made. Officers are not compensated. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Financial statements are on the website. Other documents are available upon request.