Nevada Outdoor School is located in Winnemucca, NV. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Nevada Outdoor School employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nevada 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 09/2023, Nevada Outdoor School generated $982.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $845.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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:
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NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) INSPIRES EXPLORATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR HABITAT AND DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY. NOS OFFERS OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO K-8 STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS, ON FIELD TRIPS, AND AT SUMMER CAMPS. THE OUTDOOR ETHICS PROGRAM INCLUDES TREAD LIGHTLY, LEAVE NO TRACE AND OHV SAFETY, NOS IS ALSO INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY HIKES, VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION PROJECTS AND ADMINISTERS AN AMERICORPS STATE PROGRAM FOR RURAL NEVADA PLACING NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS AT VARIOUS NON-PROFIT PARTNERS ACROSS NORTHERN NEVADA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AMERICORPS STATE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) IS A SUBGRANTEE FOR THE AMERICORPS STATE FORMULA PROGRAM IN NEVADA. THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM AT NOS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO HOST A NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBER TO HELP ADVANCE THEIR MISSION. SOME OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS FROM THIS GRANT ALSO SERVE WITH NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND DEVLIERY OF OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
AMERICORPS STATE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) IS A SUBGRANTEE FOR THE AMERICORPS STATE FORMULA PROGRAM IN NEVADA. THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM AT NOS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO HOST A NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBER TO HELP ADVANCE THEIR MISSION. SOME OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS FROM THIS GRANT ALSO SERVE WITH NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) GRANTS: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) HAS MAINTAINED AN ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE BLM SINCE OUR ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2002. CURRENTLY WE HAVE A STATEWIDE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT THAT HELPS SUPPORT OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION, COMMUNITY OUTDOOR EVENTS AND OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES SAFETY EDUCTION THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE ALSO HAVE AN ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ELKO DISTRICT TO SUPPORT THEIR CALIFORNIA TRAIL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND WITH THE WINNEMUCCA DISTRICT TO SUPPORT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HIKES, CLEAN UP PROJECTS AND YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION INITIATIVES.
STATE OF NEVADA, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS, RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAMS GRANTS. NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) HAS MAINTAINED A STRONG AND CONSISTENT FUNDING PARTNERSHIP WITH NEVADA STATE PARKS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT EXPENSES FOR OUR YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCTION, OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND ANY TRAIL OR CAMPGROUND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tina Burke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Gene Hunt President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Erquiaga Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $66,279 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $806,727 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $149,158 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $955,885 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,762 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $14,801 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $982,448 |
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. | $66,279 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,511 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $496,253 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,464 |
Payroll taxes | $46,379 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,383 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,156 |
Office expenses | $4,269 |
Information technology | $6,415 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,909 |
Travel | $55,239 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,895 |
Interest | $982 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,712 |
Insurance | $36,172 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $845,770 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,872 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $66,368 |
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 | $422 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $52,518 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $203,181 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140 |
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 | $1,168 |
Total liabilities | $1,308 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $201,873 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $203,181 |