Slide Ranch
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Muir Beach, CA
- Founding
- 06/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7069469
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Slide Ranch employed 23 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 12/2021, Slide Ranch generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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
SEE STATEMENT ATTACHEDTHE MISSION OF SLIDE RANCH IS TO CONNECT CHILDREN TO NATURE. SLIDE RANCH CULTIVATES HEALTHY BODIES AND MINDS AND FOSTERS FUTURE GENERATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. FOUNDED IN 1970, SLIDE RANCH IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL FARM AND NATURE CENTER LOCATED NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO WITHIN THE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA (GGNRA) AND SERVES OVER 10,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS ANNUALLY FROM ALL OVER THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. BY FARMING, COOKING, CARING FOR ANIMALS AND EXPLORING COASTAL WILDERNESS, SLIDE RANCH TEACHES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO SEE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR OWN HEALTH, A HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEM AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. SLIDE RANCH OFFERS SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUP PROGRAMS, FAMILY PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMP, A TEACHER-IN-RESIDENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR EMERGING TEACHERS, STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-GUIDED EXPLORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUP PROGRAM IS SLIDE RANCH'S 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 STUDENTS PER SLIDE RANCH TEACHER. HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL 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 RANCH'S 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maika Llorens Gulati Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $135,000 |
Debra Nelson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Lewis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Howland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Grout Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Lawrence Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $19,885 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $319,229 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $708,710 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $315,159 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,047,824 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $753,159 |
| Investment income | $261 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,200 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,915,529 |
| 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. | $135,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,114 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $486,391 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $82,215 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,908 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $55,681 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,463 |
| Office expenses | $4,484 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,900 |
| 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 | $108,261 |
| Insurance | $81,346 |
| All other expenses | $37,346 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,477,538 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $199,838 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $883,847 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $15,689 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,800,600 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,899,974 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,565 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $163,582 |
| 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 | $149,800 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $348,947 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,488,795 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $62,232 |
| 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 | $2,899,974 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Slide Ranch has recieved totaling $70,774.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mary A Crocker Trust Dtd San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Ahs Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Alice Shaver Foundation Williamstown, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
George W Bauer Family Foundation Cranford, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
Harold L Wyman Foundation Inc Rye Brook, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $7,000 |
Mrb Foundation Inc Lake Geneva, WI PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |
Eco Center Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | $2,693,282 | $4,532,264 |
Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,412,081 | $4,156,268 |
The Kohala Center Inc Kamuela, HI | $7,587,760 | $3,707,725 |
The Trust For Hidden Villa Los Altos Hills, CA | $19,208,239 | $4,301,635 |