Childrens Forest Of Central Oregon

Organization Overview

Childrens Forest Of Central Oregon is located in Bend, OR. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Forest Of Central Oregon 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, Childrens Forest Of Central Oregon generated $237.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $164.4k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S FOREST OF CENTRAL OREGON IS TO UNITE OUR COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE LIFELONG CONNECTIONS TO NATURE FOR ALL KIDS. WE ARE A NETWORK OF 25+ PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO NATURE THROUGH LEARNING, EXPLORATION, AND PLAY. WE FOCUS STRONGLY ON EQUITY AND INCLUSION, WORKING TO CONNECT UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES TO IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCES IN NATURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS WERE GREATLY IMPACTED SCHOOL CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19. CFCO DEVELOPED AND PROVIDED RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF 18 DIFFERENT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, WHICH WERE ADAPTATIONS FROM OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS. LIVE VIRTUAL LESSONS WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 2,500 STUDENTS, WHILE ASYNCHRONOUS PROGRAMS LIKELY REACHED OVER 10,000 STUDENTS. CFCO PROVIDED OR FUNDED IN-PERSON OUTDOOR PROGRAMS FOR 522 STUDENTS.


FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND HEALTH PROVIDED FREE FAMILY NATURE CLUBS FOR 27 FAMILIES IN REDMOND AND LA PINE. PROGRAMS INCLUDED FAMILY NATURE KITS AND A HEALTHY SNACK KIT.


YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND CAREER PATHWAYS: DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED A YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE GOAL TO DIVERSIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR SECTORS. FORMED PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, RECRUITED STUDENTS, DELIVERED PROGRAMS, AND PLANNED FOR SUMMER TEEN PROGRAMS. FUNDED FOUR INTERNSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH CFCO PARTNERS. PARTNER SUB-GRANTS AND TRAINING: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE AND EPA, FUNDED SIX SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT CONNECT UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS WITH THE OUTDOORS. PROJECTS INCLUDED WATERSHED RESTORATION AND FIRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS, A FIELD SCIENCE CLASSROOM KIT FOR A RURAL SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LATINO YOUTH, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. THESE PROJECTS REACHED 721 PARTICIPANTS, MANY OVER MULTIPLE DAYS. CFCO ALSO PROVIDED SEVERAL DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TRAININGS TO OUR PARTNERS, REACHING 50 PARTICIPANTS. VMONOS OUTSIDE: LAUNCHED A NEW PROGRAM AREA WITH THE GOAL TO CONNECT, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE OUR LATINX FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY INTO THE OUTDOORS, INCLUDING HIRING A NEW FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBER. VMONOS OUTSIDE'S FIRST PROGRAM WAS JUGAMOS AFUERA, WHICH SUPPORTED 25 LOW-INCOME LATINX YOUTH OVER THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM OFFERED A REGULAR WALKING SCHOOL BUS TO A LOCAL PARK, PLUS 10 OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTINGS (SNOWSHOEING, SLEDDING, HIKING, BIKING, ROCK CLIMBING) FOR PARTICIPANTS. CONDUCTED DIRECT DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH TO APPROXIMATELY 100 LATINX FAMILIES, AND SUCCESSFULLY SIGNED UP 25 FAMILIES FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMING OFFERED THROUGH THE COALITION'S PARTNERS. PROVIDED CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC OUTINGS FOR 345 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING PICNICS, HIKES, AND CLIMBING NIGHTS.


OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDED FREE NATURE-BASED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR 91 LOW-INCOME MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. INTERNSHIPS PROVIDED 5 INTERNSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE YOUTH IN NATURAL RESOURCES OR OUTDOOR EDUCATION. TWO OF THE INTERNS WERE YOUTH OF COLOR AND ONE INTERN HAD A DISABILITY. LATINO PROGRAMS AND COALITION CO-LED A NEW COALITION CALLED THE CENTRAL OREGON PARTNERSHIP FOR LATINO OUTDOOR ACCESS. THE COALITION CONDUCTED LISTENING SESSIONS WITH 36 LATINO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PARTICIPATED IN CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAININGS, AND DEVELOPED AN ACTION PLAN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rika Ayotte
President
$0
Kevin Cole
Treasurer
$0
Gwen Jones
Secretary
$0
Monica Bergmann
Director
$0
Sue Boettner
Director
$0
Linda Bonotto
Director
$0

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$237,075
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$237,075
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $508
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $237,583

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Childrens Forest Of Central Oregon has recieved totaling $360,654.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring

$240,638
Gray Family Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: K12 Education

$50,000
Meyer Memorial Trust

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: FOR A COLLABORATIVE THAT SUPPORTS INCREASING OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR CENTRAL OREGON'S LATINX COMMUNITIES

$29,958
Meyer Memorial Trust

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: FOR A COLLABORATIVE THAT SUPPORTS INCREASING OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR CENTRAL OREGON'S LATINX COMMUNITIES

$27,040
Roundhouse Foundation Irrv Charitable Tr

Sisters, OR

PURPOSE: FAMILY NATURE CLUBS AND LATINX OUTINGS

$11,000
Roundhouse Foundation Irrv Charitable Tr

Sisters, OR

PURPOSE: VAMONOS OUTSIDE PROGRAM

$2,000
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