Voyageur Outward Bound School is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Voyageur Outward Bound School employed 143 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voyageur Outward Bound School 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, Voyageur Outward Bound School generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VOYAGEUR OUTWARD BOUND'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE CHANGE THEIR LIVES THROUGH CHALLENGE AND DISCOVERY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOR 60 YEARS, VOYAGEUR OUTWARD BOUND HAS USED THE WILDERNESS AS OUR CLASSROOM TO PROVIDE UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.OUR PROGRAMS RANGE FROM ONE TO 50 DAYS IN LENGTH, AND OUR PARTICIPANTS CANOE, BACKPACK, ROCK CLIMB, CAMP, SKI, SNOWSHOE AND DOG SLED. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, AND WE STRIVE TO CREATE THE CONDITIONS FOR EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY SAFE LEARNING. WE INVITE AND CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF LIVED EXPERIENCE, AND WELCOME PARTICIPANTS REGARDLESS OF IDENTITY, AFFILIATION ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. WE ARE PROUD TO PREPARE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ALIKE TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND PRACTICE SKILLS SO THEY CAN GROW THE CONFIDENCE TO PURSUE THEIR GOALS AND THRIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cindy Holker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heidi Weiler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Maahs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stewart Hudnut Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gunnar Carlson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Rosen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,768,709 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,335 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,768,709 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,461,448 |
Investment income | $204,543 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$78,327 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$476 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,172 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,362,069 |
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. | $487,029 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,789 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,698 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,559,257 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,380 |
Other employee benefits | $303,988 |
Payroll taxes | $202,061 |
Fees for services: Management | $353,069 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,244 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,253 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $46,026 |
Fees for services: Other | $163,851 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,396 |
Office expenses | $358,304 |
Information technology | $61,554 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $268,180 |
Travel | $42,095 |
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 | $93,802 |
Insurance | $244,621 |
All other expenses | $31,192 |
Total functional expenses | $5,950,220 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $348,514 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,556,101 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $253,600 |
Accounts receivable, net | $91,199 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $12,525 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $112,060 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $639,322 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,369,768 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $169,694 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $216,972 |
Total assets | $11,769,755 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $306,562 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $265,510 |
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 | $144,023 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $78,229 |
Total liabilities | $794,324 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,984,980 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,990,451 |
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 | $11,769,755 |