AUSTIN EXPLORE INC

EIN: 205496495 501(c)(3) Education

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$2,207,543
Total Expenses
$2,007,088
Total Assets
$3,073,288
Net Assets
$2,377,122
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
KATHLEEN SCHNEEMAN
Phone
5123208899
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AUSTIN EXPLORE INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

EXPLORE AUSTIN EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH MENTORING, LEADERSHIP, AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,243,188
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,070
Other Revenue $-58,715
TOTAL REVENUE $2,207,543

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,190,808
Fundraising Expenses $270,517
Program Expenses $1,601,642
Other Expenses $816,280
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,007,088

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,207,543 $1,476,478 +0.5%
Expenses $2,007,088 $1,780,018 +0.1%
Net Income $200,455 $-303,540 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
59
Volunteers
150

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
$135,478
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROLINE NEWMAN PHILLIPS BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN DAIGLE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT PHILLIPS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX CASTILLO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DETKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMMS BROWNING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MALINA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DRURY MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYLAND LUM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLATUNDE GBOLAHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL PERRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODOLFO GALVAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENAR CANTU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD GARNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY PAPASAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUJAY REGMI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN SCHNEEMAN CEO 40.00
Officer
$119,882 $15,596 $135,478
LAUREN ZURBRUGG CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$126,667 $300 $126,967
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,207,543 $2,007,088 $3,073,288 $200,455
2023 $1,476,478 $1,780,018 $2,288,822 $-303,540
2022 $1,872,147 $1,394,781 $2,642,483 $477,366
2021 $1,630,361 $1,288,829 $2,025,825 $341,532
2020 $1,242,350 $1,077,110 $1,820,083 $165,240
2019 $1,558,864 $1,364,998 $1,535,047 $193,866
2018 $1,534,782 $1,161,417 $1,334,772 $373,365
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