Boulder Outdoor Survival School

EIN: 823344499 501(c)(3) Environment

Boulder, UT

Total Revenue
$468,884
Total Expenses
$561,294
Total Assets
$887,653
Net Assets
$583,818
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
John P Machen
Phone
8003357404
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Boulder Outdoor Survival School, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $469K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $561K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

The Boulder Outdoor Survival School is dedicated to the instruction and preservation of traditional living skills and the development of people through experiences within the natural world.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $149,482
Program Service Revenue $293,316
Investment Income $9,210
Other Revenue $16,876
TOTAL REVENUE $468,884

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $345,457
Fundraising Expenses $60,765
Program Expenses $431,157
Other Expenses $215,837
TOTAL EXPENSES $561,294

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $468,884 $616,111 -0.2%
Expenses $561,294 $567,443 0.0%
Net Income $-92,410 $48,668 -2.9%
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
35
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
11
$54,998
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jay Carson Executive Dir. 40.00
Director
$54,998 $0 $54,998
Charlie Detar Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Ewing Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Wesemann Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kyle Johnson Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Banker Vice Chairman 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Denisoff Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John P Machen Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Hackett Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Bernstein Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Will Hanson 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
2024 $468,884 $561,294 $887,653 $-92,410
2023 $616,111 $567,443 $1,008,115 $48,668
2022 $507,712 $535,136 $990,902 $-27,424
2021 $623,255 $454,654 $1,043,469 $168,601
2020 $351,708 $230,568 $876,583 $121,140
2019 $380,136 $403,796 $644,542 $-23,660
2018 $794,035 $433,731 $747,160 $360,304
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