Nevada Outdoor School
- Assets
- $100.0k
- Revenue
- $709.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Winnemucca, NV
- Founding
- 02/2004
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 90-0087367
Organization Overview
Nevada Outdoor School is located in Winnemucca, NV. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Nevada Outdoor School employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nevada Outdoor 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 09/2021, Nevada Outdoor School generated $709.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $686.3k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) INSPIRES EXPLORATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR HABITAT AND DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY. NOS OFFERS OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO K-8 STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS, ON FIELD TRIPS, AND AT SUMMER CAMPS. THE OUTDOOR ETHICS PROGRAM INCLUDES TREAD LIGHTLY, LEAVE NO TRACE AND OHV SAFETY, NOS IS ALSO INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY HIKES, VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION PROJECTS AND ADMINISTERS AN AMERICORPS STATE PROGRAM FOR RURAL NEVADA PLACING NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS AT VARIOUS NON-PROFIT PARTNERS ACROSS NORTHERN NEVADA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICORPS STATE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) IS A SUBGRANTEE FOR THE AMERICORPS STATE FORMULA PROGRAM IN NEVADA. THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM AT NOS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO HOST A NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBER TO HELP ADVANCE THEIR MISSION. SOME OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS FROM THIS GRANT ALSO SERVE WITH NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) HAS MAINTAINED AN ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE BLM FOR THE PAST 11 YEARS ACTING AS THEIR PRIMARY PARTNER FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION PROJECTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH GOALS FOR THE BLACK ROCK DESERT HIGH ROCK CANYON EMIGRANT TRAILS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA AND THE GREATER WINNEMUCCA DISTRICT. NOS AND BLM ALSO PARTNER ON VARIOUS CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE PROTECTION PROJECTS. IN RECENT YEARS, NOS HAS BEEN A STRONG PARTNER FOR THE BLM ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR YOUTH INITIATIVES AS WELL AS OTHER NATIONAL PROGRAMS. NOS PROVIDES YOUTH EDUCATION AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE FIELD OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
STATE OF NEVADA, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL HAS MAINTAINED A STRONG AND CONSISTENT FUNDING PARTNERSHIP WITH NEVADA STATE PARKS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THIS GRANT HELPS US MAINTAIN THE BUCKSKIN AND TABLE MOUNTAIN OHV TRAILS IN THE SANTA ROSA MOUNTAINS, BUT MAINLY SUPPORTS OUR OUTDOOR ETHICS EDUCATION PROGRAM WHERE WE TRAVEL ALL ACROSS NEVADA TO PROVIDE TREAD LIGHTLY, LEAVE NO TRACE AND OHV SAFETY TRAININGS.
AMERICORPS STATE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) IS A SUBGRANTEE FOR THE AMERICORPS STATE FORMULA PROGRAM IN NEVADA. THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM AT NOS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO HOST A NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBER TO HELP ADVANCE THEIR MISSION. SOME OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS FROM THIS GRANT ALSO SERVE WITH NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melanie Erquiaga Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $54,810 |
Gene Hunt President/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brett Worsham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Russ Yowell President/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
D'ette Mawson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $555,810 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $136,604 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,245 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $692,414 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $26 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,853 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $709,293 |
| 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. | $54,810 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,929 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $375,437 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,276 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,344 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,891 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,500 |
| Office expenses | $1,963 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,383 |
| Travel | $23,598 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,860 |
| Interest | $1,184 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,289 |
| Insurance | $23,639 |
| All other expenses | $2,368 |
| Total functional expenses | $686,268 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,609 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
| 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 | $423 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,959 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $99,991 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $522 |
| 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 | $18,381 |
| Total liabilities | $18,903 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $81,088 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $99,991 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Nevada Outdoor School has recieved totaling $296,223.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Nevada Volunteers Sparks, NV PURPOSE: AMERICORP | $218,290 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,815 |
Columbia Pipeline Group Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: NATURE IN MY WORLD | $10,000 |
Columbia Pipeline Group Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: NATURE IN MY WORLD | $10,000 |
Nv Energy Charitable Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS | $10,000 |
Americas Charities Chantilly, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,078 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northern Lights Incorporated Sagle, ID | $99,237,939 | $43,729,312 |
Multiplier San Francisco, CA | $43,496,092 | $39,865,015 |
Great Basin Institute Reno, NV | $12,528,039 | $20,594,715 |
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
National Energy Foundation Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | $10,298,854 | $12,769,820 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |