Alaska Discovery Foundation Inc, operating under the name Discovery Southeast, is located in Juneau, AK. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Discovery Southeast employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Southeast 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 08/2023, Discovery Southeast generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $870.7k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION, WE DEEPEN SOUTHEAST ALASKAN'S CONNECTION WITH NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE. THE RELATED FUNCTION REVENUE GENERATED BY THIS PROGRAM IS REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 10.
CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS.
CONDUCTED NATURE EDUCATION CLASSES AND FIELD TRIPS FOR ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SUMMER PROGRAMS AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS: CONDUCTED DAY CAMPS FROM ONE DAY TO ONE WEEK LONG, FOCUSED ON NATURE EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary Hakala President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Moore Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dana Owen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sierra Gadaire Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brock Tabor Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kaitlyn Bausler Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $82,440 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $151,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $90,871 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $325,111 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,960 |
Investment income | $19,455 |
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 | $758,037 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,227,563 |
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 | $592,045 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,298 |
Payroll taxes | $54,248 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,827 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,722 |
Fees for services: Other | $95 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,599 |
Office expenses | $20,450 |
Information technology | $1,109 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,659 |
Travel | $6,053 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,627 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,208 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $870,699 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,495 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,512,134 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,600 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $74,050 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,249 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $300,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $53,687 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,955,215 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $270 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $21,560 |
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 | $150,448 |
Total liabilities | $172,278 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,482,937 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $300,000 |
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 | $1,955,215 |