Wa-Ya Outdoor Institute is located in Tumwater, WA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wa-Ya Outdoor Institute 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, Wa-Ya Outdoor Institute generated $165.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $182.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
YOUTH DAY CAMP: RAN 10 WEEKS OF DAY CAMP THAT INTERTWINED INDIGENOUS TRADITIONAL & CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOR 20 YOUTH, AGES 6-13.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Rosalinda Turk Board Chair  | 10 | $0 | |
Cynthia Wilkerson Board Vice-Chair  | 10 | $0 | |
Shana Barehand Board Treasurer  | 10 | $0 | |
Terra Rentz Board Member  | 10 | $0 | |
Shannon Shula Board Member  | 10 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,200 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $108,473 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Investment income | $157 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $165,830 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $96,280 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $65,541 | 
| Total expenses | $182,246 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $35,702 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $35,702 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $35,702 |