VENTURE OUTDOORS INC

EIN: 203275291 501(c)(3) Environment

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$2,020,445
Total Expenses
$1,902,326
Total Assets
$1,769,718
Net Assets
$997,817
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ASH ANDREWS
Phone
4122550564
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VENTURE OUTDOORS INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

WE REMOVE BARRIERS AND CREATE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. WE ARE A PITTSBURGH-BASED NON-PROFIT CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE BENEFITS OF GETTING OUTDOORS. SINCE 2001, OUR TEAM OF OUTDOOR EDUCATORS AND VOLUNTEER TRIP LEADERS HAVE GUIDED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES (SEE SCH O) AND STAGES TO HIKE, BIKE, RUN, PADDLE, GEOCACHE, AND MORE. WE BELIEVE THAT TOGETHER WE CAN REMOVE THE BARRIERS THAT STOP PEOPLE FROM CONNECTING TO THE OUTDOORS. WE SERVE THE COMMUNITIES OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FROM CHILDREN TO YOUNG ADULTS TO SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS TO FAMILIES, AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS TO COLLEGE PROGRAMS TO CORPORATE TEAMS. WE FOCUS ON EQUITY WHEN WE PLAN OUR PROGRAMS. WE EVALUATE AND PLAN TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS' ACCESS TO GREEN SPACE, TRANSPORTATION NEEDS, CULTURE, SKILL LEVEL, ABILITY, AND INTERESTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $520,268 Revenue: $300,747

KAYAK PITTSBURGH OPERATED THREE RENTAL CONCESSIONS ON PITTSBURGH AREA WATERWAYS: AT THE JAMES SHARP MARINA IN SHARPSBURG, THE NORTH PARK BOATHOUSE AND A POPUP AT STEELERS QUAY. OVER 14,400 PEOPLE...

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KAYAK PITTSBURGH OPERATED THREE RENTAL CONCESSIONS ON PITTSBURGH AREA WATERWAYS: AT THE JAMES SHARP MARINA IN SHARPSBURG, THE NORTH PARK BOATHOUSE AND A POPUP AT STEELERS QUAY. OVER 14,400 PEOPLE RENTED KAYAKS, CANOES, STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS, AND PEDAL BOATS TO ENJOY OURLOCAL WATERWAYS.

Program 2
Expenses: $621,433 Revenue: $251,528

VENTURE OUTDOORS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 700 CUSTOM PROGRAMS TO OVER 12,000 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, SUMMER PROGRAMS, SENIORS, SCOUTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ADAPTIVE RECREATION...

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VENTURE OUTDOORS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 700 CUSTOM PROGRAMS TO OVER 12,000 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, SUMMER PROGRAMS, SENIORS, SCOUTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ADAPTIVE RECREATION USERS PROGRAMS INCLUDING HIKING, BIKING, FISHING, KAYAKING, GEOCACHING, SNOWSHOEING, HORSEBACK RIDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $94,951 Revenue: $21,210

PUBLIC OUTINGS WERE CONDUCTED WITH OVER 100 EVENTS AND 1,100 PARTICIPANTS, HELPING PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE HOW BEING OUTDOORS HELPS GAIN CONFIDENCE WHILE HAVING FUN IN THE OUTDOORS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED...

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PUBLIC OUTINGS WERE CONDUCTED WITH OVER 100 EVENTS AND 1,100 PARTICIPANTS, HELPING PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE HOW BEING OUTDOORS HELPS GAIN CONFIDENCE WHILE HAVING FUN IN THE OUTDOORS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED HIKING, BIKING, URBAN WALKS, BACKPACKING, PADDLING, SNOWSHOEING, FISHING, GEOCACHING AND FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,383,864
Program Service Revenue $600,053
Investment Income $6,876
Other Revenue $29,652
TOTAL REVENUE $2,020,445

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,319,472
Fundraising Expenses $226,337
Program Expenses $1,549,195
Other Expenses $582,854
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,902,326

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,020,445 $1,821,851 +0.1%
Expenses $1,902,326 $1,754,326 +0.1%
Net Income $118,119 $67,525 +0.7%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
107
Volunteers
49

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
5
$39,104
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELLY LAURA BOARD CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BURLACK WALT TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HIREBET ANIKET SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REFOSCO KIMBERLY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLINO AUGUST DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONTI DAVID DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEABRON RACHID DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAULTON TIFFANY DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEMPEN ANNA-LENA DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREWS ASH PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$37,917 $1,187 $39,104
BEICHNER VALERIE FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
$109,500 $1,425 $110,925
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 $2,020,445 $1,902,326 $1,769,718 $118,119
2023 $1,821,851 $1,754,326 $1,294,490 $67,525
2022 $1,392,410 $1,521,374 $1,225,777 $-128,964
2021 $1,598,264 $1,167,374 $1,099,539 $430,890
2020 $1,109,457 $1,005,470 $646,350 $103,987
2019 $919,001 $1,319,473 $551,123 $-400,472
2018 $1,691,188 $1,420,213 $940,589 $270,975
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