Teton Science Schools
- Assets
- $50.0m
- Revenue
- $16.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 241
- Location
- Jackson, WY
- Founding
- 07/1974
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 83-0219163
Organization Overview
Teton Science Schools is located in Jackson, WY. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Teton Science Schools employed 241 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Teton Science Schools 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 05/2023, Teton Science Schools generated $16.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.9m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 8 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
DELIVERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING VIA TWO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, FIELD EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT COURSES, TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS INSPIRES CURIOSITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE PLACE-BASED EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
APPROXIMATELY 250 STUDENTS ATTENDED MOUNTAIN ACADEMY, AN INDEPENDENT PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12 SCHOOL. PLACE-BASED, EXPERIENTIAL AND INTEGRATED LEARNING IS THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE MULTI-AGE ACURRICULUM AND RIGOROUS ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE. THE HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDES AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM. 12 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE ONE-YEAR GRADUATE PROGRAM.
APPROXIMATELY 222 STUDENTS ATTENDED MOUNTAIN ACADEMY, AN INDEPENDENT PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12 SCHOOL. PLACE-BASED, EXPERIENTIAL AND INTEGRATED LEARNING IS THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE MULTI-AGE ACURRICULUM AND RIGOROUS ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE. THE HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDES AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM. 12 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE ONE-YEAR GRADUATE PROGRAM.
APPROXIMATELY 4500 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN FIELD STUDIES INVOLVING A HAND-ON APPROACH TO NATURAL SCIENCE LEARNING THAT EMPHASIZES BASIC CONCEPTS OF ECOLOGY, WHILE FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE REGION.
APPROXIMATELY 4,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF HALF-DAY, ONE-DAY AND MULTI-DAY TRIPS OFFERED BY THE WILDLIFE EXPEDITIONS PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON GENERAL NATURAL HISTORY, ETHICAL WILDLIFE VIEWING AND AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GREATER ELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM.
APPROXIMATELY 4,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF HALF-DAY, ONE-DAY AND MULTI-DAY TRIPS OFFERED BY THE WILDLIFE EXPEDITIONS PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON GENERAL NATURAL HISTORY, ETHICAL WILDLIFE VIEWING AND AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GREATER ELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM.
APPROXIMATELY 5410 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN FIELD STUDIES INVOLVING A HAND-ON APPROACH TO NATURAL SCIENCE LEARNING THAT EMPHASIZES BASIC CONCEPTS OF ECOLOGY, WHILE FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawn Kelly CEO | 50 | $328,290 | |
Mike Witherite CFO | 50 | $170,375 | |
Nicola James Cpo | 50 | $164,124 | |
Dianne Brederson Cao | 50 | $127,164 | |
Joshua Kleyman Cpo | 50 | $105,370 | |
Sandia Chio Cbo | 50 | $103,446 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,657,921 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,345,137 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,003,058 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,687,082 |
| Investment income | $494,594 |
| 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 | $16,184,734 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,900,228 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $328,290 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,254 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,501,255 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $175,534 |
| Other employee benefits | $813,846 |
| Payroll taxes | $824,570 |
| 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 | $1,082,697 |
| Advertising and promotion | $103,810 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $69,393 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $183,401 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $86,018 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $795,643 |
| Insurance | $248,203 |
| All other expenses | $213,208 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,872,749 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,878 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,462,028 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $74,586 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $961,720 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $160,000 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $45,906 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $140,353 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,871,491 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,703,516 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $215,272 |
| Other assets | $361,420 |
| Total assets | $49,998,170 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $834,943 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,603,081 |
| 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 | $393,307 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,564,675 |
| Other liabilities | $230,755 |
| Total liabilities | $4,626,761 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,473,744 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,897,665 |
| 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 | $49,998,170 |