Second Nature

Mission

Since its founding in 1993, Second Nature has played a critical role in mobilizing higher education to move the needle towards the goal of a sustainable society. We created and oversee the largest voluntary carbon neutrality commitment in any sector in the United States. Millions of students have passed through these schools and this history has placed Second Nature in a key leadership position working with higher education to advance sustainability.

CAMBRIDGE MA | EIN: 04-3195772
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501(c)(3) organization

Second Nature

Mission

Since its founding in 1993, Second Nature has played a critical role in mobilizing higher education to move the needle towards the goal of a sustainable society. We created and oversee the largest voluntary carbon neutrality commitment in any sector in the United States. Millions of students have passed through these schools and this history has placed Second Nature in a key leadership position working with higher education to advance sustainability.

CAMBRIDGE MA | EIN: 04-3195772
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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100%
Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

100%
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%
Financial Statements:Yes
100%
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%
Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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