Woods Project Inc

Organization Overview

Woods Project Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Woods Project Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Woods Project 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 09/2021, Woods Project Inc generated $540.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $619.7k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CREATE WILDERNESS EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION EXPERIENCES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)... TO CREATE WILDERNESS EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP CRITICAL BEHAVIORS NEEDED FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE SUCESS IN SCHOOL, IN THE WORKPLACE AND LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE WOODS PROJECT PROVIDES HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES WITH TRANSFORMATIVE, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OUTDOORS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM DEVELOP THE LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS (GRIT/PERSEVERANCE, ADAPTABILITY, CRITICAL THINKING, ZEST/CURIOSITY, SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE, INDEPENDENCE/SELF-CONTROL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS) THAT CORRELATE STRONGLY WITH SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, THE WORKPLACE AND LIFE. TWP OFFERS THREE MAIN PROGRAMS: WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS, WEEKEND OVERNIGHT CAMPING TRIPS, AND TWO-WEEK WILDERNESS IMMERSION SUMMER TRIPS TO NATIONAL PARKS AND OTHER COMPARABLE OUTDOOR AREAS. ON AVERAGE, 73% OF PARTICIPANTS ARE LATINO, 15% ARE AFRICAN-AMERICAN, AND THE REMAINDER ARE OF MIXED RACE OR OTHER ETHNICITIES. THE WOODS PROJECT SERVES NEARLY 700 STUDENTS AND PROVIDES OVER 3000 STUDENT NIGHTS IN THE WILDERNESS PER YEAR


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $72,609
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$409,636
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$482,245
Total Program Service Revenue$55,919
Investment income $2,295
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 $540,459

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Woods Project Inc has recieved totaling $154,105.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$51,000
Samuels Family Foundation

Bellaire, TX

PURPOSE: FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

$35,000
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: TOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$20,000
Brown Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: WILDERNESS EXPLORAT./ OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERSERVED HOUSTON HS STUDENTS

$20,000
Samuels Family Foundation

Bellaire, TX

PURPOSE: FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

$15,000
Tapeats Fund

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$10,000
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