HIGH SIERRA OUTDOOR INSTITUTE

EIN: 455009433 501(c)(3) Religion

GRASS VALLEY, CA

Total Revenue
$268,037
Total Expenses
$248,661
Total Assets
$17,116
Net Assets
$15,092
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHARLES A WELCH JR
Phone
5302057552
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

HIGH SIERRA OUTDOOR INSTITUTE, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $268K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $249K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

PRIMARY FOCUS IS AS A SCIENCE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP CHRISTIAN MINISTRY PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO OUR YOUTH WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. ALL CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO MEET CURRENT CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS FOR 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES IN THE SPECIFIC AREAS OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, EARTH SCIENCES, MOVEMENT CONCEPTS, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND GROUP DYNAMICS. WHILE MANY PARTICIPANTS ARE FROM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, WHEN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE IN ATTENDANCE, CLASS CONTENT AND PRESENTATION ARE MODIFIED SO AS TO REMAIN WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS OF CURRENT INTERPRETATIONS OF THE "SEPARATION CLAUSE". ACADEMIC RIGOR AND CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIRED SCIENCE CONTENT ARE STRICTLY MAINTAINED FOR ALL PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $202,730 Revenue: $248,234

13 MULTI-DAY RESIDENT CAMPS WERE HELD IN 2019 SERVING 797 STUDENTS. CURRICULUM IS CONTINUALLY REVIEWED AND UPDATED. TWO NEW SURVIVAL CLASSES WERE ADDED THIS YEAR. PROGRAM SURVEYS AT THE END OF EACH...

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13 MULTI-DAY RESIDENT CAMPS WERE HELD IN 2019 SERVING 797 STUDENTS. CURRICULUM IS CONTINUALLY REVIEWED AND UPDATED. TWO NEW SURVIVAL CLASSES WERE ADDED THIS YEAR. PROGRAM SURVEYS AT THE END OF EACH WEEK CONTINUE TO REFLECT AN EXTREMELY POSITIVE IMPACT AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS AND ADULTS, AND AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND EXPRERIENTIAL NATURE OF THE CURRICULUM.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,961 Revenue: $9,748

FOUR "AT YOUR SCHOOL" PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED DURING 2019 SERVING 500 6TH GRADE STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO NEW SCHOOLS THAT WERE ADDED TO THE FALL SCHEDULE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE HERPETOLOGY...

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FOUR "AT YOUR SCHOOL" PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED DURING 2019 SERVING 500 6TH GRADE STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO NEW SCHOOLS THAT WERE ADDED TO THE FALL SCHEDULE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE HERPETOLOGY PRESENTATIONS WITH LIVE REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS, ENTOMOLOGY CLASS WITH A LIVE/ACTIVE BEEHIVE IN CLEAR DISPLAY, ORNITHOLOGY CLASS INCLUDING DISSECTING OF OWL PELLETS, STEM CLASSES INCLUDING ROBOTICS AND ENGINEERING PROJECTS, AND TEAM BUILDING CLASSES WITH VARIOUS CHALLENGES.

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,055
Program Service Revenue $257,982
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $268,037

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $33,900
Fundraising Expenses $7,692
Program Expenses $210,691
Other Expenses $214,761
TOTAL EXPENSES $248,661

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $268,037 $245,172 +0.1%
Expenses $248,661 $247,107 +0.0%
Net Income $19,376 $-1,935 -11.0%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
2

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
2
$20,000
Total Directors
3
$20,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLES A WELCH JR PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$20,000 $0 $20,000
HUGH HACKE VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHANIAL BOYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2019 $268,037 $248,661 $17,116 $19,376
2018 $245,172 $247,107 $5,583 $-1,935
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