Learning Outside Inc is located in Carrboro, NC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Learning Outside Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Learning Outside 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 12/2023, Learning Outside Inc generated $461.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $408.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEARNING OUTSIDE IS COMMITTED TO GIVING CHILDREN EXPERIENCES IN THE OUTDOORS THAT ENHANCE THEIR CURRENT LIVES AND LEARNING AND INSTILLS IN THEM A LOVE OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO STEWARDSHIP. ESSENTIAL TO OUR MISSION IS SERVING INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE READILY ACCESS TO QUALITY OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEVELOP, PLAN, PREPARE AND CONDUCT OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN CHAPEL HILL, NC AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 6 DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN 15 NUMBER OF SESSIONS, SERVING 553 PARTICIPANTS, 60 OF WHOM WERE ABLE TO ENROLL BASED ON SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy B Banning Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $72,666 |
Julie Coleman Member At La | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Dworsky Member At La | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Judith Guguire Member At La | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mikki Sager Member At La | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jazmin Varela Member At La | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $8,798 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $124,296 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,094 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $320,130 |
| Investment income | $8,131 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $461,715 |
| 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. | $72,666 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,533 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $195,209 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,981 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,660 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,404 |
| Advertising and promotion | $947 |
| Office expenses | $1,278 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,660 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,760 |
| Insurance | $5,473 |
| All other expenses | $13,711 |
| Total functional expenses | $408,379 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $473,078 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,395 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $534,473 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159 |
| 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 | $32,722 |
| Total liabilities | $32,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $421,592 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,000 |
| 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 | $534,473 |