SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS

EIN: 010881587 501(c)(3) Youth Development

RENO, NV

Total Revenue
$5,149,078
Total Expenses
$5,277,067
Total Assets
$9,230,168
Net Assets
$8,230,243
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
NV
Principal Officer
SEAN HILL
Phone
7753551688
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR SCIENCE BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND TO INSPIRE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,211,576 Revenue: $3,053,252

RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMP: IN 2024, A TOTAL OF 5,767 YOUTH ATTENDED OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMP. FIFTH AND SIXTH-GRADERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL...

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RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMP: IN 2024, A TOTAL OF 5,767 YOUTH ATTENDED OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMP. FIFTH AND SIXTH-GRADERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR PARTICIPATE IN OVERNIGHT OUTDOOR LEARNING. THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS USE OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO TEACH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM), AS WELL AS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES. STUDENTS RECEIVED FULL DAYS AND EVENINGS OF HANDS-ON, ENGAGING INSTRUCTION DURING WHICH THEY OBSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, COLLECT AND ANALYZE SAMPLES, LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO SOLVE SCIENCE PROBLEMS. ADDITIONALLY, 53% OF STUDENTS FEEL COMFORTABLE IN NATURE AFTER PARTICIPATING IN SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS' OVERNIGHT OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,436,467 Revenue: $647,022

CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED FOCUSES ON 1ST - 6TH GRADE STUDENTS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHERN NEVADA. THE PROGRAM BLENDS INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH PRACTICAL, INTERACTIVE FIELD STUDY...

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CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED FOCUSES ON 1ST - 6TH GRADE STUDENTS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHERN NEVADA. THE PROGRAM BLENDS INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH PRACTICAL, INTERACTIVE FIELD STUDY TO BUILD STEM SKILLS AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE. SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS' SCIENCE EDUCATORS DELIVER A LESSON UNIT IN THE CLASSROOM AND A FIELD SCIENCE EXPERIENCE AT A LOCAL NATURE AREA. STUDENTS WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS GROUPS TO MAKE OBSERVATIONS, ANALYZE DATA, AND RECORD CONCLUSIONS IN THEIR SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS. THE CIRRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS AND ELICIT FROM STUDENTS A HIGH LEVEL OF CURIOSITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND ENTHUSIASM FOR SCIENCE LEARNING. 7,375 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED WITH A 28% AVERAGE GAIN SCORE FROM PRE-TO POST-ASSESSMENT.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: DURING SCHOOL DAYS, EVENINGS, SUMMERS, AND WEEKENDS, SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS FACILITATES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS' PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 28,000 CHILDREN TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO OUTDOOR AND STEM LEARNING. PARTNERS INCLUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH A PROGRAM CALLED CLASSROOMS UNLEASHED, FAMILY STEM NIGHTS, CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NETWORK, UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, THE CHILDREN'S CABINET, IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW, AND THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,365,395
Program Service Revenue $3,562,228
Investment Income $83,409
Other Revenue $138,046
TOTAL REVENUE $5,149,078

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,393,194
Fundraising Expenses $284,859
Program Expenses $4,648,043
Other Expenses $1,883,873
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,277,067

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,149,078 $5,403,584 0.0%
Expenses $5,277,067 $5,051,954 +0.0%
Net Income $-127,989 $351,630 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
91
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$179,152
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MALENA RAYMOND CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE SCHOFIELD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK GRIMES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN KLAICH IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTELA GUTIERREZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM CROWLEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA HERNANDEZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LYNCH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN HILL CEO 40.00
Officer
$169,594 $9,558 $179,152
ADAM SCOTT YARNES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$138,252 $14,244 $152,496
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $5,149,078 $5,277,067 $9,230,168 $-127,989
2023 $5,403,584 $5,051,954 $9,243,607 $351,630
2022 $5,005,169 $4,362,556 $8,674,582 $642,613
2021 $3,407,184 $3,260,103 $8,776,450 $147,081
2020 $7,664,344 $2,243,798 $7,761,431 $5,420,546
2019 $3,599,486 $3,589,005 $4,191,090 $10,481
2018 $3,392,859 $3,397,390 $2,817,714 $-4,531
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