Slide Ranch is located in Muir Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Slide Ranch employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Slide Ranch 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 12/2023, Slide Ranch generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SLIDE RANCH IS TO CONNECT CHILDREN TO NATURE. SLIDE RANCH CULTIVATES HEALTHY BODIES AND MINDS AND FOSTERS FUTURE GENERATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. BY FARMING, COOKING, CARING FOR ANIMALS AND EXPLORING COASTAL WILDERNESS, SLIDE RANCH TEACHES PEOPLE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUP PROGRAM IS SLIDE RANCHS PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAM, PROVIDING DAY AND OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA SCHOOL GROUPS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO OVER 4,000 PARTICIPANTS ANNUALLY. FOR MANY PARTICIPANTS, THIS WILL BE THEIR FIRST TIME SEEING THE OCEAN AND EXPLORING TIDEPOOLS, CAMPING UNDER THE STARS, HARVESTING FOOD, OR MILKING A GOAT. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IS ASSURED BY TEACHING IN SMALL GROUP SIZES OF EIGHT ENGAGEMENT IS ASSURED BY TEACHING IN SMALL GROUP SIZES OF EIGHT EDUCATION CURRICULUM CONNECTS CHILDREN TO NATURE AND ALIGNS WITH CALIFORNIA EDUCATION STANDARDS
EACH YEAR, SEVEN INTERNS ARE SELECTED FROM A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE GROUP OF APPLICANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ELEVEN-MONTH RESIDENTIAL TEACHING INTERNSHIP; FOUR ADDITIONAL INTERNS COME FOR A THREE-MONTH SUMMER INTERNSHIP. SLIDE RANCHS TEACHERS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL TEACHER TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, STEWARDSHIP, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. INTERNS LIVE AND WORK AT THE RANCH, PLANNING AND LEADING EXPERIENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR OVER 8,000 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR. TEACHERS-IN-RESIDENCE ALSO LEARN HOW TO OPERATE A SUSTAINABLE FARM, INCLUDING GROWING AND HARVESTING FOOD, LAND STEWARDSHIP AND BEST PRACTICES IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maika Llorens Gulati Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Debra Nelson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Lewis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Howland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Baldwin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Grout Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,689 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $80,831 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $333,557 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $424,077 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $565,170 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,307,894 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $841,277 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $69,379 |
Payroll taxes | $63,645 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,064 |
Office expenses | $24,572 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,905 |
Travel | $12,440 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,190 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $104,542 |
Insurance | $79,573 |
All other expenses | $189,422 |
Total functional expenses | $1,491,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,896 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $584,483 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $99,119 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $17,516 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,603,444 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,542,458 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,955 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $88,725 |
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 | $144,745 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $278,425 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,214,033 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
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 | $2,542,458 |