Nevada Outdoor School

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tina Burke
Secretary
$0
Gene Hunt
President/treasurer
$0
Melanie Erquiaga
Executive Director
$66,279

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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