FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL

EIN: 274657069 501(c)(3) Education

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$414,617
Total Expenses
$532,874
Total Assets
$1,396,859
Net Assets
$1,280,138
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
KIM SILVA
Phone
9713038914
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $415K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $533K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL CONNECTS, SUPPORTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR ALL OF OREGON'S DIVERSE STUDENTS TO LEARN AT INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSPIRE YOUTH, PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, AND EMBRACE JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $451,133 Revenue: $192,942

PROGRAM AND PLACE NETWORK - AS OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING EXPANDS ACROSS THE STATE, SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES MUST BE ADDRESSED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CAPACITY, HIGH QUALITY, AND FULL INCLUSION. THIS...

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PROGRAM AND PLACE NETWORK - AS OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING EXPANDS ACROSS THE STATE, SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES MUST BE ADDRESSED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CAPACITY, HIGH QUALITY, AND FULL INCLUSION. THIS NETWORK OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL SITES AND PROVIDERS MAKES IT EASIER TO MARSHAL RESOURCES, ADVANCE PROGRAM QUALITY, EXPAND OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ALL OREGON STUDENTS, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SHARING SUCCESS STORIES. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* GATHERED STORIES FROM PROGRAMS AND SITES ABOUT THEIR NEEDS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND IMMERSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * CONNECTED PROGRAMS AND SITES TO ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THEY CAN GROW A STRONG, COHESIVE, AND INFLUENTIAL NETWORK DEDICATED TO EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.* HOSTED MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS ACROSS THE STATE TO LEARN, SHARE, AND COLLABORATE. * PROMOTED EFFORTS AND MADE CONNECTIONS WITH KEY PARTNERS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN ODS FOR STUDENTS.* SUPPORTED WORK NATIONALLY TO EXPAND OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR ALL.* PROVIDED EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THE OREGON ODS SYSTEM; AND* HELPED ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS. COMMUNITY NETWORK - THROUGH THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY NETWORK WE HARNESS THE HOPES, DREAMS, AND STORIES OF STAKEHOLDERS AROUND OREGON TO ADVOCATE ABOUT AND FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL. THESE STAKEHOLDERS ARE FORMER STUDENTS; FAMILY MEMBERS; FORMER AND CURRENT OUTDOOR SCHOOL EDUCATORS; TEACHERS; CHAMPIONS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION; AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN OUTDOOR SCHOOL. THEIR PERSPECTIVES ARE CRITICAL IN TELLING THE STORY OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL AND HELPING FRAME AND REALIZE THE VISION THAT OUTDOOR SCHOOL IS A PLACE WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN BELONG. THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS WE CONTINUE TO GATHER AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY SO THAT DECISION-MAKERS UNDERSTAND THE POWERFUL IMPACT AND PROMISE OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR OREGONIANS. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* GATHERED TO CELEBRATE AND SHARE IN THE JOY OF ODS.* GENERATED MEDIA COVERAGE ABOUT ODS AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT IT;* LINKED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES TO THEIR LOCAL ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES AND ENCOURAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES; AND* COLLECTED AND PROMOTED STORIES FROM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THEIR ODS EXPERIENCE.OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM - FODS PROVIDED A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT FOR THE OSU EXTENSION SERVICE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDING:* SUPPORTED OSU EXTENSION OUTDOOR SCHOOL IN SHARING INFORMATION WITH DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE OUTCOMES AND IMPACT OF STATEWIDE OUTDOOR SCHOOL FUNDING, AND THE CONTINUED IMPORTANCE OF THOSE FUNDS.* COLLABORATED ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THEIR ODS PARTNERS IN IMPLEMENTING HIGH QUALITY, ENGAGING, AND RESPONSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.* COLLABORATED ON RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SHOWING THE AMAZING POSITIVE OUTCOMES STUDENTS EXPERIENCE FROM ODS WHILE SHINING A LIGHT ON WHERE WE CAN (AND MUST) IMPROVE TO REALIZE THE FULLY INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ODS WE WORK TOWARD EACH DAY.* PARTNERED TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATING IN ODS AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND CAREER SKILLS.* PROVIDED EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVE ON A VARIETY OF POLICY DECISIONS.* CONNECTED THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY WITH THE KEY CONTACTS AT OSU EXTENSION.* COMMUNICATED PROGRAM DATA TO DECISION-MAKERS AND SHARED CONSTITUENCY AND STAKEHOLDERS.* MANAGED STIPENDS FOR LOW-INCOME COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS; AND* COHOSTED CONFERENCES AND VIRTUAL GATHERINGS TO SUPPORT ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES.

Program 2
Expenses: $35,354

ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING - FODS LEADS THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR OREGON'S STATEWIDE ODS PROGRAM. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FODS:* MOBILIZED ADVOCATES TO SPEAK UP AGAINST A 20% CUT IN OUTDOOR...

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ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING - FODS LEADS THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR OREGON'S STATEWIDE ODS PROGRAM. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FODS:* MOBILIZED ADVOCATES TO SPEAK UP AGAINST A 20% CUT IN OUTDOOR SCHOOL FUNDING.* ENGAGED LEGISLATORS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS WITH PERSONAL TOURS AT ODS.* SHARED PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT ODS, PROVIDERS, AND SITES WITH LEGISLATORS AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS.* CHAMPIONED STATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND OFFER AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AT ODS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * WORKED WITH THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO FULL PARTICIPATION FOR ALL OREGON STUDENTS AT ODS WHILE ENSURING ODS SUPPORTS AND ALIGNS WITH STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION PRIORITIES.* ENDORSED MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY OUR CAMP, EDUCATION, AND EQUITY PARTNERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $219,043
Program Service Revenue $192,942
Investment Income $2,191
Other Revenue $441
TOTAL REVENUE $414,617

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,600
Salaries & Benefits $284,533
Fundraising Expenses $20,739
Program Expenses $486,487
Other Expenses $240,741
TOTAL EXPENSES $532,874

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $414,617 $369,923 +0.1%
Expenses $532,874 $469,328 +0.1%
Net Income $-118,257 $-99,405 +0.2%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
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
3
$95,332
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER SATALINO BOARD CHAIR 1.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY LINDBERG BOARD SECRETARY (THROUGH MAY 2025) 1.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA COLEMEN BOARD SECRETARY (STARTING MAY 2025) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE ESHBAUGH TREASURER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER GRUBE BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY KEPLER BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY MYERS BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAIGE RICHARDSON BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY TAYLOR BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY THOMAS BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM SILVA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer
$65,747 $29,585 $95,332
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 $414,617 $532,874 $1,396,859 $-118,257
2024 $369,923 $469,328 $1,435,847 $-99,405
2023 $262,259 $409,185 $1,360,031 $-146,926
2022 $1,355,004 $397,309 $1,418,454 $957,695
2021 $489,091 $433,120 $655,688 $55,971
2020 $337,921 $378,302 $602,636 $-40,381
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