Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center 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, Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCES THAT GROW A COMMUNITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON FOREST ECOLOGY AND STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:OUTDOOR SCHOOL - FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS AND LEAVE NO TRACE STEWARDSHIP ETHICS - THROUGH GUIDED HIKES AND WORKSHOPS. FOREST ECOLOGY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT - THROUGH FIELD STUDY PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE-ACCREDITED WORKSHOPS. THE ORGANIZATION ADDITIONALLY PROMOTES:FOREST STEWARDSHIP - BY EDUCATING ABOUT LOW-IMPACT RECREATION PRACTICES ON TRAILS AND RIVERS.COMMUNITY SUPPORT - BY PROMOTING THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF LOCAL RURAL COMMUNITIES.COMMUNITY EDUCATION - BY PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, PUBLICATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS REGARDING OLD-GROWTH FOREST ECOSYSTEMS.
PROGRAM FACILITIES:OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE OPAL CREEK ANCIENT FOREST CENTER AT JAWBONE FLATS. NOTE- DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE IN 2020, THE CENTER'S FACILITIES ARE CURRENTLY NOT OPERATIONAL.IN 2022, THE GRAY FAMILY FOUNDATION AWARDED OPAL CREEK AFC $30,000 TO REHABILITATE OUR ONE REMAINING STRUCTURE AT JAWBONE FLATS WITH WATER, HEAT AND COMMUNICATIONS TO HOUSE BOTH ADMIN STAFF WORKING ON SITE REHABILITATION AND SCIENTISTS CONDUCTING POST-FIRE FOREST ECOLOGY RESEARCH. A PORTION OF THIS FUNDING CARRIED OVER TO 2023.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathaniel D Reynolds Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $94,997 |
Celeste Schaefer Snyder Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Aiguier Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rich Hannah Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Clint Johnson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Holly Shepard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $56,003 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $148,513 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,109 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $204,516 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $544,668 |
| Investment income | $24,938 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,417 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,920 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,188,627 |
| 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. | $94,998 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,598 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $571,933 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,010 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,125 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $54,907 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,767 |
| Office expenses | $17,899 |
| Information technology | $7,006 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $72,466 |
| Travel | $37,892 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,340 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,853 |
| Insurance | $32,559 |
| All other expenses | $5,676 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,242,758 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,736 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,780,480 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $46,652 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,031,508 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,807 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $479,976 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,430,159 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,901 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $23,246 |
| 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 | $54,147 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,243,737 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $132,275 |
| 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 | $3,430,159 |