Learning Outside Inc is located in Carrboro, NC. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Learning Outside Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Learning Outside 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, Learning Outside Inc generated $534.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $374.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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
LEARNING OUTSIDE INC. PROVIDES HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL OUTDOOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN THAT ENHANCE CURRENT LIVES AND LEARNING, INSTILL A LOVE OF NATURE AND PROMOTE LIFELONG STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOP, PLAN, PREPARE AND CONDUCT OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN CHAPEL HILL, NC AND SURROUNDING AREA. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 15 DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN 46 DIFFERENT SESSIONS, SERVING 445 PARTICIPANTS, 60 OF WHOM WERE ABLE TO ENROLL BASED ON SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wendy B Banning Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $84,475 |
George Jackson Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Olivia Ludington Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Ann Simpson Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Coleman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jazmin Varela Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,961 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $170,792 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,753 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $260,377 |
Investment income | $89 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,200 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,353 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $534,118 |
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. | $9,060 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,475 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $157,388 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,668 |
Payroll taxes | $21,003 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,696 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,651 |
Advertising and promotion | $922 |
Office expenses | $3,714 |
Information technology | $2,292 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,956 |
Travel | $5,979 |
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 | $10,807 |
Insurance | $4,505 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $374,415 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $369,511 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,768 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,114 |
Total assets | $447,393 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $56,154 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $56,154 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $358,739 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,500 |
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 | $447,393 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Learning Outside Inc has recieved totaling $40,733.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN THAT OFFERS HANDS-ON, OUTDOOR LEARNING THAT INTEGRATES LITERACY, THE ARTS, AND SCIENCE | $30,000 |
Alces Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAM OUTDOOR | $7,500 |
Strowd Roses Inc Chapel Hill, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $130 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Highlander Research & Education Center Inc New Market, TN | $43,871,555 | $34,419,377 |
Global Environment & Technology Foundation Arlington, VA | $13,937,500 | $15,203,934 |
North Carolina Outward Bound School Asheville, NC | $30,850,226 | $8,824,225 |
Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Durham, NC | $4,025,157 | $3,687,280 |
Soar Inc Balsam, NC | $9,313,397 | $4,143,448 |
Chattahoochee Nature Center Inc Roswell, GA | $13,716,515 | $6,496,453 |
Eagles Nest Foundation Incorporated Pisgah Forest, NC | $6,201,338 | $3,726,714 |
Great Smoky Mountain Institute Townsend, TN | $7,753,482 | $2,441,713 |
Ijams Nature Center Inc Knoxville, TN | $4,392,681 | $1,927,357 |
The Georgia Association Of Conservation Districts Inc Athens, GA | $1,613,040 | $1,699,101 |
The Cousteau Society Inc Chesapeake, VA | $12,935,320 | $4,188,264 |
Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center Chattanooga, TN | $7,725,224 | $3,142,380 |