Guided Discoveries Inc

Organization Overview

Guided Discoveries Inc is located in San Clemente, CA. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Guided Discoveries Inc employed 346 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guided Discoveries Inc 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, Guided Discoveries Inc generated $22.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.4m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

GUIDED DISCOVERIES PURPOSE IS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES OF DISCOVERY. GUIDED DISCOVERIES PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUALS IN MARINE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE, AS WELL AS OCEAN AND MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR APPROXIMATELY 32,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE CATALINA ISLAND MARINE INSTITUTE AND CATALINA SEA CAMP PROVIDE MARINE SCIENCE, ISLAND ECOLOGY AND OCEAN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL GROUPS ATTEND FOR THREE OR FIVE DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AT ONE OF THREE UNIQUE CATALINA ISLAND LOCATIONS. INDIVIDUAL SUMMER CAMPERS ATTEND CATALINA SEA CAMP AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, MARINE SCIENCE, OCEAN ADVENTURE, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. FOX LANDING ALSO HOSTS WEEK LONG CAMP PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YMCAS.


ASTROCAMP CALIFORNIA PROVIDES PHYSICAL SCIENCE, ASTRONOMY AND MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 11,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL GROUPS ATTEND FOR THREE OR FIVE DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. INDIVIDUAL SUMMER CAMPERS ATTEND THE ASTROCAMP SUMMER ADVENTURE PROGRAM AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SCIENCE AND MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gerald Tambe
Director
$0
Kristi Turner
Secretary/treasurer
$42,404
Steve Garrett
Director
$0
Chuck Jones
Director
$0
Brian Garrett
Director
$0
Jeremy Beck
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $909,851
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$354,464
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,264,315
Total Program Service Revenue$20,130,322
Investment income $74,078
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,054,997
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $120,361
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,711,420

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Guided Discoveries Inc has awarded $48,569 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

$7,500

AMERICAN EXPRESS

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

$9,069

SANTA CATALINA ISLAND CONSERV

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

$32,000
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