National Outdoor Leadership School

Organization Overview

National Outdoor Leadership School is located in Lander, WY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2021, National Outdoor Leadership School employed 755 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Outdoor Leadership School 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 08/2020, National Outdoor Leadership School generated $25.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.9m during the year ending 08/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IS TO BE THE LEADING SOURCE AND TEACHER OF WILDERNESS SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP THAT SERVE PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SCHOOL OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM OF OUTDOOR COURSES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AS WELL AS, TRAINING IN WILDERNESS MEDICINE AND WILDERNESS EDUCATION TO APPROX. 14,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR.


THE SCHOOL PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH PUBLISHED MATERIALS AND SEMINARS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Gans
Past President
$635,161
Terri Watson
President
$207,218
Scott Robertson
Employee
$177,242
Stephen Dahnert
CFO
$124,571
Jeff Buchanan
Employee
$102,666
Isobel Coleman
Vice Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Teton Strategy Group
Consulting
$181,850
Eric Hervol
Programming
$131,460
Soliant Consulting
Consulting / Programming
$241,780
Bonneville Builders Llc
Construction
$634,910
Wyoming Catholic College
Catering
$138,230
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,593,135
Investment income $1,490,400
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,886
Net Rental Income $746
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $243,901
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $253,126
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $25,522,502

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Outdoor Leadership School has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Washakie Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: TO HELP THOSE APPLICANTS WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THE NOLS PROGRAMS

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$57,548,971
Earnings$14,250,384
Net Contributions$1,415,179
Other Expense$1,879,594
Ending Balance$71,334,940

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