Great Basin Outdoor School is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Great Basin Outdoor School employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Basin Outdoor 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, Great Basin Outdoor School generated $277.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $299.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IGNITE CHILDREN'S PASSION FOR LEARNING AND FOSTER COOPERATION, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH HANDS-ON DISCOVERY IN THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GREAT BASIN OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS IMMERSE STUDENTS IN MULTI-DAY OVERNIGHT ECOLOGY CAMPS IN NATURAL SETTINGS ON NEVADAS SHORELINE OF LAKE TAHOE AND DAY PROGRAMS AT OTHER LOCAL SITES.ACTIVITIES MEET STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS IN MANY SUBJECTS, ESPECIALLY SCIENCE. STUDENTS HIKE, SNOWSHOE, LEARN ECOLOGY WITH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND DO ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS TO HELP KEEP LAKE TAHOE BLUE AND REDUCE FIRE DANGER IN THE TAHOE BASIN. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED FOR CLASSES OF PRIMARILY FIFTH AND SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS AND YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEERS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO GIVE THE STUDENTS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR NATURAL WORLD AND TO INSPIRE THEM TO CONSERVE THE RESOURCES FOUND WITHIN IT, WHILE INCREASING THEIR CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOPING MORE RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER THROUGH TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITES. GRANTS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT KEEP THE PROGRAM AFFORDABLE AND PROVIDE FEE REDUCTIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES, SUCH AS DAY CAMPS AND OTHER OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO LOW INCOME POPULATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sue Jacox President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Caleb Jensen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Patty Moen Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Leilani Konyshev Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Vineyard Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $85,429 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,408 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,837 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $133,656 |
Investment income | $2,192 |
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 | $1,019 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $277,704 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $153,733 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,280 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $165 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,608 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $71,822 |
Travel | $292 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $10,426 |
All other expenses | $45,848 |
Total functional expenses | $299,524 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,726 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $23,354 |
Total assets | $166,080 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $142,726 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,354 |
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 | $166,080 |