Gorge Ecology Outdoors is located in Hood River, OR. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gorge Ecology Outdoors employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gorge Ecology Outdoors 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 12/2021, Gorge Ecology Outdoors generated $217.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $205.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/RESEARCH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROJECT: IMPLEMENTED 35 WEEKS OF SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO 3RD THROUGH 12TH GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BOTH OREGON AND WASHINGTON. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED A TOTAL OF 1,022 STUDENTS IN THREE DIFFERENT COUNTIES WITH EACH STUDENT RECEIVING A MINIMUM OF EIGHT CONTACT HOURS. OUT-OF-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING, WERE PROVIDED TO 226 ELEMENTARY-AGED YOUTH IN ADDITION TO 4 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. EACH ELEMENTARY-AGED YOUTH IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM RECEIVED 65 CONTACT HOURS IN 10 CONTACT DAYS. A TOTAL OF 9 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ONGOING ACTIVITIES IN HABITAT ASSESSMENT, WILDLIFE MONITORING, AND RESTORATION CONTINUED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nick Jacob Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosie Thomas-Wiley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Harkenrider President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jan Thomas Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Weiler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Wright-Baumhackl Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,610 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $115,707 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,317 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,598 |
Investment income | $3,796 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $172 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $217,883 |
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 | $79,504 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,550 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,744 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $81,394 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,198 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,698 |
Travel | $908 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $25 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $204 |
Insurance | $5,312 |
All other expenses | $139 |
Total functional expenses | $205,602 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,365 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $223,121 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $19,565 |
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 | $3,094 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,450 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $250,595 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,990 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $170,964 |
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 | $172,954 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $77,641 |
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 | $250,595 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Gorge Ecology Outdoors has recieved totaling $71,692.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gray Family Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: K12 Education | $34,150 |
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Environment | $32,500 |
Ford Family Foundation Roseburg, OR PURPOSE: STRATEGIC PLANNING: GORGE ECOLOGY OUTDOORS COVID RESTRUCTURING | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Geneva Foundation 04-15-93 Tacoma, WA | $24,538,199 | $79,691,242 |
Public Library Of Science San Francisco, CA | $24,530,446 | $38,139,699 |
Alfred E Mann Foundation For Scientific Research Santa Clarita, CA | $374,343,975 | $128,538,828 |
Kaphan Foundation Seattle, WA | $134,727,790 | $3,354,502 |
Oak Crest Institute Of Science Monrovia, CA | $4,897,984 | $4,671,335 |
Oregon Community Programs Eugene, OR | $4,423,506 | $4,611,357 |
Mind Research Inc Irvine, CA | $3,941,316 | $4,172,778 |
Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation Oakland, CA | $6,788,703 | $6,494,123 |
Society For The Advancement Of Material & Process Engineering Diamond Bar, CA | $8,577,702 | $1,437,457 |
Technovation Menlo Park, CA | $3,118,299 | $3,683,772 |
Foundation For Animal Care Andeducation San Diego, CA | $1,478,690 | $1,368,884 |
The Jupiter Research Foundation Los Altos, CA | $436,660 | $882,871 |