Guided Discoveries Inc
- Assets
- $20.0m
- Revenue
- $15.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 315
- Location
- San Clemente, CA
- Founding
- 02/1979
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 95-3285562
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 08/2022, Guided Discoveries Inc employed 315 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 08/2022, Guided Discoveries Inc generated $15.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.3m during the year ending 08/2022. 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
2022
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
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.
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 VIRGINIA AND CAMP MOTORSPORT PROVIDES PHYSICAL SCIENCE, ASTRONOMY AND ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 800 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL GROUPS ATTEND FOR UP TO SEVEN DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. INDIVIDUAL SUMMER CAMPERS ATTEND THE ASTROCAMP PROGRAM AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SCIENCE AND ADVENTURE, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. CAMP MOTORSPORT IS A ONE-OF-KIND AUTOMOBILE STEM PROGRAM FOCUSED ON DRIVING AND RACING TECHNIQUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ross Turner Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $319,886 |
Craig Turner Director Of Admin | 40 | $181,032 | |
Matthew Mishalow Finance Director | 40 | $151,011 | |
David Work Camp Director | 40 | $140,289 | |
Andy Balendy Astrocamp Director | 40 | $123,369 | |
Paul Kupferman Marketing Director | 40 | $108,610 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,272 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $225,272 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,496,743 |
| Investment income | $48,579 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $456,070 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $174,061 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,426,303 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $325,545 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $325,545 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,109,439 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $556,107 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $114,558 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $104,915 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $163,696 |
| Advertising and promotion | $183,429 |
| Office expenses | $47,389 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $212,407 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $424,833 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $801,055 |
| Insurance | $1,682,698 |
| All other expenses | $3,101,430 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,319,838 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $619,044 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,500 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $718,233 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $168,783 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $679,919 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,241,079 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $610,072 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $20,044,630 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $425,198 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,178 |
| 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 | $6,882,134 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,669,577 |
| Total liabilities | $10,995,087 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,828,134 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $221,409 |
| 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 | $20,044,630 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Guided Discoveries Inc has awarded $48,569 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Avalon, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $32,000 |
AMERICAN EXPRESS PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $9,069 |
Martinsville, IN PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Guided Discoveries Inc has recieved totaling $25,833.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Windy Ridge Foundation Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: ASTRONOMY TRAINING | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $833 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Multiplier San Francisco, CA | $43,496,092 | $39,865,015 |
Great Basin Institute Reno, NV | $12,528,039 | $20,594,715 |
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |
Eco Center Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | $2,693,282 | $4,532,264 |
Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,412,081 | $4,156,268 |