National Outdoor Leadership School
- Assets
- $113.6m
- Revenue
- $25.5m
- Investments
- $73.9m
- Employees
- 755
- Location
- Lander, WY
- Founding
- 01/1966
- Data as of
- 08/2020
- EIN
- 83-0204184
Organization Overview
National Outdoor Leadership School is located in Lander, WY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2021, National Outdoor Leadership School employed 755 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Outdoor Leadership 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 08/2020, National Outdoor Leadership School generated $25.5m 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 (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.9m during the year ending 08/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IS TO BE THE LEADING SOURCE AND TEACHER OF WILDERNESS SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP THAT SERVE PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOL OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM OF OUTDOOR COURSES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AS WELL AS, TRAINING IN WILDERNESS MEDICINE AND WILDERNESS EDUCATION TO APPROX. 14,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR.
THE SCHOOL PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH PUBLISHED MATERIALS AND SEMINARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Gans Past President | Officer | 40 | $635,161 |
Terri Watson President | Officer | 40 | $207,218 |
Scott Robertson Employee | 40 | $177,242 | |
Stephen Dahnert CFO | Officer | 40 | $124,571 |
Jeff Buchanan Employee | 40 | $102,666 | |
Isobel Coleman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bonneville Builders Llc Construction | 8/30/21 | $634,910 |
Soliant Consulting Consulting / Programming | 8/30/21 | $241,780 |
Teton Strategy Group Consulting | 8/30/21 | $181,850 |
Wyoming Catholic College Catering | 8/30/21 | $138,230 |
Eric Hervol Programming | 8/30/21 | $131,460 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,593,135 |
| Investment income | $1,490,400 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,886 |
| Net Rental Income | $746 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $243,901 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $253,126 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $25,522,502 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $640,309 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $132,740 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $649,946 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,045,191 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $257,156 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,564,725 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,530,228 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $107,657 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $739,425 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $637,120 |
| Travel | $781,295 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $20,250 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,678,137 |
| Insurance | $842,282 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $27,875,421 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $716,563 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,077,006 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,409,740 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $970,441 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,173,211 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $319,536 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $73,916,289 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,039,709 |
| Total assets | $113,600,528 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,113,152 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,213,352 |
| 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 | $2,586,305 |
| Total liabilities | $9,912,809 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $103,687,719 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Outdoor Leadership School has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Washakie Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: TO HELP THOSE APPLICANTS WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THE NOLS PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $57,548,971 |
| Earnings | $14,250,384 |
| Net Contributions | $1,415,179 |
| Other Expense | $1,879,594 |
| Ending Balance | $71,334,940 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northern Lights Incorporated Sagle, ID | $99,237,939 | $43,729,312 |
National Outdoor Leadership School Lander, WY | $113,600,528 | $25,522,502 |
Teton Science Schools Jackson, WY | $52,431,834 | $15,385,429 |
National Energy Foundation Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | $10,298,854 | $12,769,820 |
Yellowstone Forever Bozeman, MT | $31,698,684 | $24,864,461 |
Colorado Outdoor Education Center Florissant, CO | $12,059,371 | $7,418,621 |
Colorado Outward Bound School Denver, CO | $6,624,704 | $5,229,358 |
High Country News Paonia, CO | $2,812,447 | $5,357,816 |
Backcountry Hunters And Anglers Missoula, MT | $2,666,826 | $4,711,060 |
Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy Boulder, CO | $5,070,869 | $4,150,000 |
Canyonlands Natural History Association Moab, UT | $10,690,559 | $6,320,150 |
Savory Institute Org Inc Boulder, CO | $9,669,974 | $4,376,162 |