Philadelphia Outward Bound Center, operating under the name Philadelphia Outward Bound School, is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2023, Philadelphia Outward Bound School employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philadelphia 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, Philadelphia Outward Bound School generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.2% 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:
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TO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH ACTIVE LEARNING EXPEDITIONS THAT INSPIRE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SELF-DISCOVERY AND SERVICE BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POBS PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC, CHARTER, AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, AND NORTHERN DELAWARE. POBS ALSO OFFERS SPECIALIZED COURSES FOR EDUCATORS, VETERANS, AND GRIEVING TEENS. OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, POBS HAS GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY, FROM SERVING 48 YOUTH IN 1993 TO SERVING OVER 7,500 YOUTH AND ADULTS IN 2023. APPROXIMATELY 80% OF POBS STUDENTS COME FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN PHILADELPHIA, AND 75% ARE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOLS. POBS SINGLE-DAY AND MULTI-DAY OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN CHALLENGING ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND BUILD CHARACTER, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, IN THEIR CAREERS, AND IN LIFE. IN 2023, OVER 7,500 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: - INSIGHT COURSES ARE ONE-DAY SESSIONS AT THE DISCOVERY CENTER'S AERIAL TEAMS CHALLENGE COURSE WHERE PARTICIPANTS OVERCOME FEARS, LEARN TO WORK TOGETHER, AND LEAVE WITH A GREATER APPRECIATION OF THEIR POTENTIAL - PEER LEADERSHIP EXPEDITIONS ARE WEEK-LONG COURSES THAT ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS WITH PEERS IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL SKILLS. - "GET OUT AND LEAD" IS A MERIT-AWARD BASED 10-DAY EXPEDITION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE PA WILDERNESS. - YOUTH LEADERSHIP CORPS IS A MERIT-AWARD BASED 14-DAY EXPEDITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT FEATURES BACKPACKING, CANOEING, AND ROCK-CLIMBING IN THE PA WILDERNESS. POBS SPECIALTY PROGRAMS. - GRIEVING TEENS ARE SPECIALTY EXPEDITION COURSES FOR YOUTH AGES 14-17 WHO HAVE SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC LOSS. - IN 2022-23 POBS AND AUDUBON MID-ATLANTIC PILOTED A 10-WEEK PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO EXPOSE FIVE PHILADELPHIA STUDENTS TO NATURE AND THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES IN LOCAL CONSERVATION, WATERSHED PROTECTION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND CAREER EXPLORATION. POBS ALSO ORGANIZES PROGRAMS TARGETED AT SUPPORTING SPECIFIC ADULT POPULATIONS, INCLUDING: - EDUCATORS EXPEDITIONS DEVELOP EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONAL SKILLS THAT TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS TAKE BACK INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS. - OUTWARD BOUND FOR VETERANS EXPEDITIONS HELP VETERANS BUILD PEER NETWORKS AND ASSIST IN POST-DEPLOYMENT ADJUSTMENT TO LIFE AT HOME. A TOP PRIORITY FOR POBS IN 2023 HAS BEEN TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBERS FROM STRAWBERRY MANSION, THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT SURROUNDS OUR HEADQUARTERS IN THE WORLD-CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FACILITY, THE DISCOVERY CENTER, IN EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK. THE CENTER ENABLES POBS TO MEET RISING DEMAND FOR ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVE MORE STUDENTS THAN IT HAS YET IN ITS HISTORY. THE DISCOVERY CENTER IS A JOINT VENTURE WITH NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY AFFILIATE AUDUBON MID ATLANTIC, AND IS ONE-OF-A KIND CENTER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. OVERLOOKING A 37-ACRE LAKE, THE DISCOVERY CENTER FEATURES INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, EXHIBITIONS, TRAILS, HIGH ROPES COURSE, CLIMBING WALL, AND BIRD WATCHING LOOK-OUTS. THE DISCOVERY CENTER IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND TO THE PUBLIC AND IN 2023 POBS AND AUDUBON ORGANIZED 12 WEEKEND EVENTS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATIONS' RESPECTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Justin Ennis Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $49,861 |
Meg Wise Prior Exec. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $127,236 |
John K Frisbee Director Of | 40 | $124,019 | |
Jennel Johnson Director Of | 40 | $116,779 | |
Thomas Greenwood Jr Co-Founder | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Goldenberg Co-Founder | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $228,209 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,656,242 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,884,451 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,152,681 |
Investment income | $25,541 |
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 | $3,062,673 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,262 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,314 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,068,929 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $196,147 |
Payroll taxes | $177,518 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $237,793 |
Advertising and promotion | $148,581 |
Office expenses | $3,186 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,232 |
Travel | $19,752 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $16,951 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,911 |
Insurance | $193,131 |
All other expenses | $6,749 |
Total functional expenses | $3,643,724 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $554,143 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $269,110 |
Accounts receivable, net | $475,706 |
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 | $51,759 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $216,784 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $754,210 |
Investments—other securities | $23,814 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,345,526 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $166,443 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $49,350 |
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 | $111,524 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $96,117 |
Other liabilities | $140,781 |
Total liabilities | $564,215 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $464,482 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,316,829 |
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 | $2,345,526 |