Sierra Nevada Journeys
- Assets
- $8.7m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 94
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Founding
- 03/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 01-0881587
Organization Overview
Sierra Nevada Journeys is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sierra Nevada Journeys employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Nevada Journeys is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Sierra Nevada Journeys generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS DELIVERS INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR SCIENCE BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT GRIZZLY CREEK RANCH: SIERRA NEVADAJOURNEYS SERVED 4,339 YOUTH IN 2022 AT OUR GRIZZLY CREEK RANCH CAMP. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR PARTICIPATE IN OVERNIGHT OUTDOOR LEARNING. THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS USE OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO TEACH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), AS WELL AS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES. STUDENTS RECEIVED FULL DAYS AND EVENINGS OF HANDS-ON, ENGAGING INSTRUCTION DURING WHICH THEY OBSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, COLLECT AND ANALYZE SAMPLES, LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO SOLVE SCIENCE PROBLEMS. ADDITIONALLY, 90% OF STUDENTS IN SNJ'SPROGRAMS DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE STANDARDS.
CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED IS FOCUSES ON 1ST-6TH GRADE STUDENTS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTERN NEVADA. THE PROGRAM BLENDS INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH PRACTICAL, INTERACTIVE FIELD STUDY TO BUILD STEM SKILLS AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE. SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS' SCIENCE EDUCATORS DELIVER THREE LESSON UNITS THAT INCLUDE A FIELD SCIENCE EXPERIENCE AT A LOCAL NATURE AREA. STUDENTS WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS GROUPS TO MAKE OBSERVATIONS, ANALYZE DATA, AND RECORD CONCLUSIONS IN THEIR SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS. CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS AND ELICITS FROM STUDENTS A HIGH LEVEL OF CURIOSITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND ENTHUSIASM FOR SCIENCE LEARNING. 11,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED WITH A 37% AVERAGE GAIN SCORE FROM PRE- TO POST-ASSESSMENT.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: DURING SCHOOL DAYS, OVER EVENINGS, SUMMERS AND WEEKENDS, SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS FACILITATES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS' PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 26,000 CHILDREN TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO OUTDOOR AND STEM LEARNING. PARTNERS INCLUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH A PROGRAM CALLED CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED, FAMILY STEM NIGHTS, CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW; UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY; CITY OF SACRAMENTO OFFICE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; BLACK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT; NORTHERN NEVADA INTERNATIONAL CENTER; AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ward William Fansler Finance Director | 40 | $133,243 | |
Sean Hill CEO (started 5/1/22) | Officer | 40 | $103,195 |
Adam Scott Yarnes Executive Director | 40 | $107,695 | |
Eaton Dunkelburfer Former CEO (thru 4/30/22) | Officer | 40 | $77,192 |
Dan Klaich Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Regina Stanback Stroud Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,232,710 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,270,679 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,503,389 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,440,911 |
| Investment income | $30,901 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $24,042 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,005,169 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $212,545 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,411 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,021,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $270,453 |
| Payroll taxes | $194,996 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $123,974 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,524 |
| Office expenses | $143,915 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $323,631 |
| Travel | $195,128 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $136,623 |
| Insurance | $303,922 |
| All other expenses | $25,435 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,362,556 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $341,970 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,119,526 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $470,059 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $76,964 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,745 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $167,974 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,032,025 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,355,961 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $101,358 |
| Total assets | $8,674,582 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $215,480 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $669,923 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $89,408 |
| Total liabilities | $974,811 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,922,849 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $776,922 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,674,582 |