Northwest Outward Bound School
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $121.0k
- Employees
- 129
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 01/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-3463744
Organization Overview
Northwest Outward Bound School is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Northwest Outward Bound School employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest 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 12/2021, Northwest Outward Bound School generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% 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
NORTHWEST OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES THROUGH CHALLENGE AND DISCOVERY. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES THAT CHALLENGE THEM TO REACH FURTHER THAN THEY THOUGHT POSSIBLE FINDING THE UNTAPPED STRENGTH WITHIN THEMSELVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NORTHWEST OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL (NWOBS) OFFERS WILDERNESS COURSES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BASED OUT OF REDMOND, OREGON; PORTLAND, OREGON; AND MAZAMA, WASHINGTON. STUDENTS TRAVEL FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR WILDERNESS COURSES WHICH SPAN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FROM THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS, MOUNT BAKER, AND THE NORTH CASCADES TO THE CITY OF PORTLAND, DESCHUTES RIVER, AND SMITH ROCK. OUR WILDERNESS COURSES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SERVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND ADULTS, AND WE OFFER SPECIALIZED COURSES FOR GROUPS INCLUDING LGBTQ+, GRIEVING TEENS, VETERANS, OUTDOOR EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS, AND SCHOOLS. IN 2021 NWOBS SERVED MORE THAN 700 STUDENTS, 56% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS AND 53% OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR.NWOBS COURSES AND PRGRAMS FOCUS ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CHALLENGE AND ADVENTURE. THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES, FAILURES, AND SUCCESSES, STUDENTS DISCOVER NEW SKILLS, DEVELOP THEIR CONFIDENCE, AND CONNECT WITH THEIR PEERS. THEY DISCOVER SKILLS THAT LAST A LIFETIME, COMPASSION FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, AND A NEW UNDERSTANDING FOR WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marc Heisterkamp Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $141,561 |
Kathleen Wood Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Compton Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Henry Morse Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Rizza Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Ewert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $593,165 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $713,745 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,306,910 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,291,221 |
| Investment income | $15,992 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$216 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,666,331 |
| 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. | $148,415 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,415 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,263,584 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,352 |
| Payroll taxes | $158,695 |
| 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 | $88,695 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,147 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $40,434 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $37,369 |
| 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 | $38,149 |
| Insurance | $116,998 |
| All other expenses | $393,770 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,985,316 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,866 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $942,500 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $107,947 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $124,897 |
| 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 | $20,003 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $143,251 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $568,131 |
| Investments—other securities | $120,984 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,032,579 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $211,737 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $250,664 |
| 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 | $519,810 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $91,130 |
| Total liabilities | $1,073,341 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$49,215 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,008,453 |
| 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 | $2,032,579 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Northwest Outward Bound School has recieved totaling $383,040.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Outward Bound Inc Lagrangeville, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COURSES | $96,797 |
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: K12 Education | $71,960 |
Islands Foundation Richland, WA PURPOSE: SCHOOLS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $70,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $45,182 |
Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: K12 Education | $25,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PROGRAMS/SERVICES TO IMPROVE YOUTH + CAREGIVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $554,634 |
| Earnings | $55,905 |
| Net Contributions | $275 |
| Other Expense | $8,727 |
| Ending Balance | $602,087 |
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