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Naturist Society Foundation Inc

Barefoot All Over

aka TNS   |   OSHKOSH, WI   |  www.naturistsociety.com

Mission

Promoting a culture of body acceptance through clothing-optional recreation, education, and community outreach.

Ruling year info

2017

Executive Director

Nicky Hoffman

Main address

627 BAY SHORE DR STE 100

OSHKOSH, WI 54901 USA

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EIN

82-1010690

NTEE code info

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (A01)

Recreational, Pleasure, or Social Club (N50)

Printing, Publishing (A33)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Creating a clothing-optional world where your body does not define who you are.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

N Magazine

N Magazine provides in-depth coverage about community engagement, interpersonal growth, travel
and politics that make it the leading journal of naturist living. 100% of the content is contributed by our
members, giving voice to naturism and lending a unique perspective. The journal is available as part of
our membership and at outlets around the country.

Population(s) Served
Adults

The Naturist Network are local groups across the United State who partner with The Naturist Society Foundation and strive to increase awareness about naturism.

Population(s) Served
Adults

We believe that sharing information about our
naturist community and supporting new naturist endeavors are key to future growth.

Population(s) Served
Adults

We work to educate the naturist community and the community-at-large through our printed quarterly publication, N, and our robust online social presence.

Population(s) Served
Adults

We work with our partners to promote naturism and its far-reaching educational benefits at our annual community-centric gatherings and festivals held around the country.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Our members are the single most important part of our community. We stand together to represent the clothing-optional lifestyle through times of prosperity and adversity. Our programs help those in need to stay connected with the naturist community at times when they cannot afford it

Population(s) Served
Young adults
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

Videos

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of grassroots organizations supported

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Naturist Network

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Number of Facebook followers

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Supporting and Advancing Naturism across the U.S.

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of donations made by board members

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Supporting and Advancing Naturism across the U.S.

Type of Metric

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

The Naturist Society Foundation has a total of 5 board members. Donations are made in various ways, ranging from a single donation in a year to multiple donations.

Number of public events held to further mission

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Community-Inspired Events

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

The Naturist Society Foundation hosts two annual gatherings and is represented at two annual festivals.

Number of copies of work distributed/sold

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Supporting and Advancing Naturism across the U.S.

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Increase membership, increase contact with network affiliates, educate the community.

Engaging current members through outreach and volunteerism using multiple channels (print publication, social media, events). Expanding membership beyond current levels by sharing our mission and vision. Strengthened partnership with our existing affiliates.

We have established media channels that we will pursue and trained staff who can carry out the board's plan. The board has a diverse background and capabilities that complement the staffs' skills in order to achieve growth.

We have reached out to our affiliates and are working to assess their continued needs. We have identified new event venues that offer greater access to our current and potential membership.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Naturist Society Foundation Inc

Board of directors
as of 12/07/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Tracy Horgan

Michael Abramson

Leslie Dearing

Ruth Percey

Jane Groth

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes