New York City Outward Bound Center Inc
- Assets
- $12.1m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Long Island City, NY
- Founding
- 10/1989
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-3471084
Organization Overview
New York City Outward Bound Center Inc, operating under the name NYC Outward Bound Schools, is located in Long Island City, NY. 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 06/2021, NYC Outward Bound Schools employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. NYC Outward Bound Schools 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 06/2021, NYC Outward Bound Schools generated $5.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
TO EFFECT POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF NEW YORK CITYS YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NYC OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOLS NETWORK WE OPERATE A CITYWIDE NETWORK OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT FULLY EMBODY OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH. OUR NETWORK IS MAINLY COMPRISED OF DISTRICT SCHOOLS BUT ALSO INCLUDES ONE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. ALL OF OUR SCHOOLS ARE UNSCREENED, WHICH MEANS THAT THERE ARE NO TESTS OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION. WE SUPPORT OUR NETWORK SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING: COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EL EDUCATION, A WHOLE SCHOOL MODEL WITH ITS ROOTS IN OUTWARD BOUND, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS, AND TO & THROUGH COLLEGE PROGRAMMING AIMED AT SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS MOST OF WHOM WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND COLLEGE -- IN APPLYING TO, ENROLLING IN, AND COMPLETING COLLEGE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).
SELECT STRATEGIES FOR SCHOOLS IN ADDITION TO OPERATING OUR NETWORK OF SCHOOLS, WE ALSO BRING THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND REPLICABLE SCHOOL-WIDE STRUCTURES AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES FROM OUR NETWORK SCHOOLS TO OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. THESE SELECT STRATEGIES ARE SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOLS CAPACITY TO BUILD POSITIVE CULTURE AND/OR DELIVER DEMANDING AND ENGAGING ACADEMICS. WE HELP EACH PARTNER SCHOOL ADAPT AND IMPLEMENT ONE OR MORE OF THESE SELECT STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS AN ARTICULATED AREA OF SCHOOL NEED. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).
ADVENTURE AND TEAM BUILDING PROGRAMS SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS ARE LEARNED OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. DRAWING UPON OUTWARD BOUNDS NEARLY 80 YEARS OF PREEMINENCE IN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, NYC OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOLS OFFERS A RANGE OF ADVENTURE & TEAM BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. WE OFFER THESE PROGRAMS ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS TO NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS. EACH PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED AROUND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING THEMES: LEADERSHIP/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT; SERVICE; AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT. THEY CAN BE SCHOOL AND/OR FIELD-BASED AND CAN BE TARGETED TO YOUTH AND/OR ADULTS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Stopol President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $194,748 |
Calvin Hastings Chief Sch. Officer | 40 | $183,841 | |
Paola Vita Chief Adv. Officer | 40 | $151,305 | |
Ann Morris COO | Officer | 36 | $142,148 |
Jessica Seessel School Designer | 40 | $124,152 | |
Ingrid Wong School Designer | 40 | $118,755 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,011,502 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $950,533 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,210,811 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $113,311 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,172,846 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,191,094 |
| Investment income | $2,308 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $118,783 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$244 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$211 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,496,519 |
| 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. | $382,434 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,819 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,827,206 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,454 |
| Other employee benefits | $423,430 |
| Payroll taxes | $258,825 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,696 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $90,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $237,026 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,995 |
| Office expenses | $48,402 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,390 |
| Travel | $1,562 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $273,394 |
| Insurance | $144,217 |
| All other expenses | $114,667 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,262,147 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,884 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,719,327 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $430,349 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,029,294 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $73,687 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,827,320 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,880 |
| Total assets | $12,099,741 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $593,203 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $836,266 |
| Total liabilities | $1,429,469 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,221,493 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $448,779 |
| 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 | $12,099,741 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that New York City Outward Bound Center Inc has recieved totaling $713,982.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tiger Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CREW ADVISORY PROGRAM EXPANSION | $220,000 |
Outward Bound Inc Lagrangeville, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COURSES | $168,292 |
The Carroll And Milton Petrie Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $100,000 |
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC | $50,000 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,795,235 |
| Ending Balance | $1,795,235 |
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New York City Outward Bound Center Inc Long Island City, NY | $12,099,741 | $5,496,519 |
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Outward Bound Inc Lagrangeville, NY | $11,663,837 | $5,933,839 |