Gorge Ecology Outdoors is located in Hood River, OR. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Gorge Ecology Outdoors employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gorge Ecology Outdoors 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 12/2022, Gorge Ecology Outdoors generated $327.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $284.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.9% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/RESEARCH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROJECT: IMPLEMENTED 35 WEEKS OF SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO 3RD THROUGH 12TH GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BOTH OREGON AND WASHINGTON. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED A TOTAL OF 1,022 STUDENTS IN THREE DIFFERENT COUNTIES WITH EACH STUDENT RECEIVING A MINIMUM OF EIGHT CONTACT HOURS. OUT-OF-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING, WERE PROVIDED TO 226 ELEMENTARY-AGED YOUTH IN ADDITION TO 4 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. EACH ELEMENTARY-AGED YOUTH IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM RECEIVED 65 CONTACT HOURS IN 10 CONTACT DAYS. A TOTAL OF 9 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ONGOING ACTIVITIES IN HABITAT ASSESSMENT, WILDLIFE MONITORING, AND RESTORATION CONTINUED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Adrienne Acosta Board Member  | Trustee | $0 | |
Dan Harkenrider President  | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Catherine Loke Current VP  | Trustee | $0 | |
Jan Thomas Treasurer  | Trustee | $0 | |
Rosie Thomas-Wiley Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Bill Weiler Board Member  | Trustee | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $67,053 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,569 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,622 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $160,129 | 
| Investment income | $320 | 
| 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 | $327,831 | 
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $99,201 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $9,519 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,012 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $130,646 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $106 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $8,139 | 
| Travel | $3,706 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $4,573 | 
| All other expenses | $905 | 
| Total functional expenses | $284,062 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,081 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $123,402 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,930 | 
| 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 | $3,693 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $165,106 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $352 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $42,830 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $43,182 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $121,924 | 
| 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 | $165,106 |