Sierra Nevada Journeys

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 12/2021, Sierra Nevada Journeys employed 76 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 12/2021, Sierra Nevada Journeys generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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 NEVADA JOURNEYS SERVED 2,586 YOUTH IN 2021 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 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. 11,702 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 20,000 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 YOUTH CENTER; BLACK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT; NORTHERN NEVADA RAVE FAMILY FOUNDATION; AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
P Eaton Dunkelberger
CEO
$167,797
Regina Stanback Stroud
Secretary
$0
Malena Raymond
Treasurer
$0
Dan Klaich
Chair
$0
Mark Burrell
Trustee
$0
Tim Crowley
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $849,024
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$877,213
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,726,237
Total Program Service Revenue$1,670,105
Investment income $5,713
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 -$513
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,407,184

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Sierra Nevada Journeys has recieved totaling $482,635.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Marshall R Matley Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE A CUSTOMIZED SCHOOLSITE BASED STEM EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES

$101,950
Community Foundation Of Western Nevada

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: General support

$68,190
Helen Close Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: SUMMER CAMP FOR 55 RHA YOUTH

$53,460
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: QUALITY EDUCATION

$50,000
Thelma B And Thomas P Hart Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$30,000
The Nell J Redfield Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED AND FAMILY STEM NIGHTS PROGRAMS IN RCOP SCHOOLS

$29,160
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