2026-05-11T12:54:34-07:00 2025-06-30 262653499 James Sanders 970 N Refugio Rd Santa Ynez CA 93460 990 2024-07-01 453040646 NATURE TRACK FOUNDATION INC NATU 8058862047 PO BOX 953 BUELLTON CA 93427 Sue Eisaguirre Founder & Director 2026-05-11 true true James Sanders P01047224 8058860177 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sue Eisaguirre PO BOX 953 BUELLTON CA 93427 547730 false X www.naturetrack.org X 2011 CA NatureTrack Foundation connects people of all ages and abilities to the natural world through immersive outdoor experiences, mobility access, and educational programming. The organization inspires stewardship, curiosity, and lifelong learning by providing cost-free, docent-led field trips for students, expanding access for wheelchair users through its Freedom Trax program, and fostering a deeper appreciation of nature through community engagement and film. This work ensures that access to nature is inclusive,meaningful, and transformative for all participants. 6 6 3 80 0 399116 475370 51890 65164 14827 7196 0 465833 547730 4000 3000 0 160460 189948 0 0 289854 378081 454314 571029 11519 -23299 101101 94323 3000 19521 98101 74802 NatureTrack Foundation connects people of all ages and abilities to the natural world through immersive outdoor experiences, mobility access, and educational programming. The organization inspires stewardship, curiosity, and lifelong learning by providing cost-free, docent-led field trips for students, expanding access for wheelchair users through its Freedom Trax program, and fostering a deeper appreciation of nature through community engagement and film. This work ensures that access to nature is inclusive,meaningful, and transformative for all participants. false false 496243 370183 NatureTrack experienced another year of strong demand and measurable impactacross its core programs.K12 Outdoor Field Trips:During Season 14, NatureTrack delivered 107 docent-led field trips, serving 4,824students throughout Santa Barbara County. These cost-free, curriculum-aligned outdoorbexperiences provide hands-on learning in local natural environments and include students of all abilities, including those who use wheelchairs. The program is supported by highly trained volunteers and maintains small group ratios to ensure a high-quality educational experience.Freedom Trax Program (Mobility Access):NatureTracks Freedom Trax program continued to expand access for individuals withmobility challenges by enabling wheelchair users to independently traverse beachesand trails. During the year, 174 wheelchair users participated in guided outings, with additional individuals accessing nature through the organizations Trax lending program. 66628 65164 NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) The 6th Annual NatureTrack Film Festival tookplace October 1113, 2024, at the Metropolitan Camino Real Cinemas located in theCamino Real Marketplace in Goleta, California. The festival featured a curated selection of films focused on nature, conservation, outdoor adventure, and the human connection to the natural world.The event brought together filmmakers, community members, and environmentaladvocates for screenings, discussions, and filmmaker Q&A sessions, fosteringmeaningful dialogue and engagement. NTFF continues to serve as a key program ofNatureTrack, advancing its mission by reaching audiences through storytelling andinspiring a broader appreciation for the natural world. 562871 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 12 0 true 3 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false CA X Sue Eisaguirre 8058862047 PO Box 953 Los Olivos CA 93441 Sue Eisaguirre President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 52000 0 0 Stephen Palmer Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dennis Nord Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gary Crispin Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pete Debruynskop Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Riedy Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 52000 0 false false false 0 104447 370923 475370 Film Fesitval 611710 65164 65164 65164 35 35 0 0 0 7161 7161 7161 7161 0 0 0 0 547730 72360 X 0 3000 3000 0 0 52000 52000 0 105957 103957 2000 342 342 18277 18277 13372 13372 0 0 2276 2276 0 0 0 75726 75726 21792 21792 0 2073 1969 104 0 22365 21247 1118 1476 1476 0 237 237 1097 1017 80 0 31111 28796 2315 9157 7201 1956 TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES 98566 98566 STIPENDS 31933 31933 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 31479 31304 175 FIELD SUPPORT VEHICLES 12038 12038 36755 36345 410 571029 562871 8158 0 47178 18646 1513 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 186510 112346 53923 74164 0 0 0 0 0 101101 94323 16571 3000 2950 3000 19521 X 81345 74802 16756 98101 74802 101101 94323 -23299 X false false false X 195112 289966 340371 333316 454706 1613471 0 0 195112 289966 340371 333316 454706 1613471 0 1613471 35 35 0 30517 17001 15275 14004 65164 141961 1755467 0.91910 0.92760 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 186510 112346 74164 74164 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Stephen Palmer, Treasurer and CPA, reviews the 990 and all supporting documentation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Data on comparable salaries for Executive Director positions in Santa Barbara County was collected. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Data on comparable salaries for Program Director positions in Santa Barbara County was collected. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.