High Five Adventure Learning Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Brattleboro, VT
- Founding
- 07/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 03-0363893
Organization Overview
High Five Adventure Learning Center Inc is located in Brattleboro, VT. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, High Five Adventure Learning Center Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Five Adventure Learning Center Inc 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, High Five Adventure Learning Center Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES USE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR IMPROVING THE WAY THEY LIVE, LEARN, AND WORK TOGETHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHALLENGE COURSE SERVICES: CHALLENGE COURSE SERVICES PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT SUPPORT ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING. WE DESIGN, INSTALL, INSPECT AND REPAIR CHALLENGE COURSES OF ALL SIZES, PROVIDE ONGOING CONSULTING SERVICES TO THESE PROGRAMS, AND PARTNER WITH OUR CUSTOMERS TO INTEGRATE ALL OF HIGH 5'S SERVICES IN WAYS THAT SCHOOLS, YOUTH AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, CAMPS, ETC., CAN AFFORD. TOTAL SITES SERVED IN 2021: APPROX. 160.
TRAINING AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT: THE TRAINING AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT TEAM TEACHES INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES FROM ACROSS THE NORTHEAST HOW TO IMPROVE PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CONFLICT-RESOLUTION SKILLS, INCREASE TEAM COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE, CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF COOPERATION, TRUST AND ENCOURAGEMENT, AND DISCOVER AND EFFECTIVELY CAPITALIZE ON GROUP RESOURCES. THROUGH OUR TECHNICAL AND FACILITATION TRAININGS AND OUR ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM, HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF, SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS, CAMP STAFF, MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND MANY OTHERS TRAIN WITH US EACH YEAR TO GUIDE THEIR OWN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS, LEARN AND IMPROVE THEIR CHALLENGE COURSE TECHNICAL SKILLS AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN FACILITATION SKILLS AND STYLE. WE GIVE THEM THE TOOLS THAT THEY NEED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OTHER PEOPLES' LIVES. TOTAL SERVED IN 2021: APPROX. 550.
EDGE OF LEADERSHIP: THE EDGE OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVENTURE-BASED YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH WORK PERFORMED IN SCHOOLS AND ON OUR BRATTLEBORO CAMPUS AND CHALLENGE COURSE. OUR FOUR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATORS WITH 65 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE GUIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 12, AND THEIR TEACHERS, TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, INCREASE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, MANAGE PROJECTS WHILE GUIDING AND LEADING OTHERS, AND OPEN DOORS TO IMPROVING SCHOOL CULTURE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. IN 2015 EOL LAUNCHED A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO APPLY THE EOL MODEL SYSTEM-WIDE IN THE KEENE, NH SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE DELIVER OURPROGRAMS TO ALL 5TH, 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS IN THE CLASSROOM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND STUDENTS VISIT OUR LOCATION AND CHALLENGE COURSE EACH SEMESTER. HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING IN THE SUMMER AT HIGH 5 AND THEN IDENTIFY A PARTICULAR ISSUE TO WORK ON AND IMPROVE IN THEIR SCHOOL, WITH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES TEACHERS. TOTAL SERVED DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR: 175+ STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. SINCE 2011, THOUSANDS OF YOUTH AND ADULTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN EOL AT SITES THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST. TOTAL SERVED IN 2021: APPROX. 760.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Grout Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,733 |
Jennifer Ottinger Business Manager | Officer | 40 | $73,672 |
Barbara Harris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Kirk Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Skinner President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicki Hall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,852,842 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,852,842 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,540,619 |
| Investment income | $263 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $108,119 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,511,682 |
| 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. | $179,351 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $134,513 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $975,468 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $150,444 |
| Payroll taxes | $82,246 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $750 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,660 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $232,612 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,971 |
| Office expenses | $62,467 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,092 |
| Travel | $122,946 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,105 |
| Interest | $7,962 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,643 |
| Insurance | $93,986 |
| All other expenses | $48,023 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,386,184 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,759 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $338,880 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,063,804 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $165,881 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $59,680 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $121,648 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,988,652 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,820 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $187,516 |
| 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 | $345,039 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,652 |
| Total liabilities | $685,027 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $239,821 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,063,804 |
| 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 | $1,988,652 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that High Five Adventure Learning Center Inc has recieved totaling $31,118.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Thomas Thompson Trust Boston, MA PURPOSE: REBUILDING AFTER COVID | $21,000 |
Harriett Ames Charitable Trust New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
E Clayton And Edith P Gengras Jr Foundation Inc East Hartford, CT PURPOSE: IN HONOR OF NICKI HALL | $100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18 |
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