TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS INC

EIN: 830219163 501(c)(3) Environment

JACKSON, WY

Total Revenue
$19,627,894
Total Expenses
$18,490,185
Total Assets
$53,910,485
Net Assets
$46,385,180
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
WY
Phone
3077333729
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS INC, founded in 1974, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $19.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $18.5M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

DELIVERING PLACE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES THROUGH FIELD EDUCATION, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VISITOR ENGAGEMENT, AND PRE K THROUGH 8TH GRADE EDUCATION. TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, PLACE, AND NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,467,815 Revenue: $3,664,749

Mountain Academy: Mountain Academy is an independent day school with campuses in Jackson, WY, and Teton Valley, ID. The school serves 183 students pre-K through grade 8 with an innovative curriculum...

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Mountain Academy: Mountain Academy is an independent day school with campuses in Jackson, WY, and Teton Valley, ID. The school serves 183 students pre-K through grade 8 with an innovative curriculum that integrates academic excellence, creativity, and critical thinking with outdoor experiences and service learning. Mountain Academy students complete the program prepared for high school and equipped with the skills to engage and participate in their communities and beyond. During the summer months, Mountain Academy served 357 youth in educational summer camp programs.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,923,390 Revenue: $3,512,267

Field Education: Last year, 5,222 youth from Wyoming, the Rocky Mountain West, and across the country came to TSS to experience hands-on science and outdoor learning. In these multi-day programs...

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Field Education: Last year, 5,222 youth from Wyoming, the Rocky Mountain West, and across the country came to TSS to experience hands-on science and outdoor learning. In these multi-day programs, students explored wildlife ecology, geology, and land stewardship while developing resilience, teamwork, and leadership. These experiences create lasting connections to nature and empower young people to see themselves as capable learners and conservation stewards.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,822,144 Revenue: $1,746,077

Wildlife Expeditions: TSSs Wildlife Expeditions is a premier wildlife tour program in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. These tours, guided by expert naturalists, introduced 5,225 visitors...

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Wildlife Expeditions: TSSs Wildlife Expeditions is a premier wildlife tour program in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. These tours, guided by expert naturalists, introduced 5,225 visitors from around the globe to the regions wildlife, landscapes, and conservation stories. Wildlife Expeditions also generates critical earned income that supports TSS programs and helps sustain our nonprofit mission.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,807,421
Program Service Revenue $10,023,972
Investment Income $1,796,501
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $19,627,894

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,272,261
Salaries & Benefits $9,384,141
Fundraising Expenses $244,347
Program Expenses $14,092,170
Other Expenses $7,833,783
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,490,185

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,627,894 $16,987,641 +0.2%
Expenses $18,490,185 $17,111,579 +0.1%
Net Income $1,137,709 $-123,938 -10.2%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
239
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
5
$275,230
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL WITHERITE CFO 40.00
Officer
$229,235 $45,995 $275,230
NICOLA JAMES CPO 40.00
$181,472 $22,381 $203,853
SHAWN KELLEY FORMER CEO 0.00
$174,050 $6,490 $180,540
JOSHUA KLEYMAN Director of CE 40.00
$128,355 $41,005 $169,360
ATHALIA POUTIATINE HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
$112,103 $37,298 $149,401
LESLIE COOK Director of TLC 40.00
$102,019 $18,494 $120,513
SAMUEL DRAGOO PSD 40.00
$109,994 $3,274 $113,268
GEORGE ANGELO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ASHWORTH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH BLOOM BOARD TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW CHUNG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH CORRIGAN BOARD CO-CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY FINAN Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRYSTINA KALY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED KELLER MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
M MARGARET MCKEOWN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK NUNN MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH PETERS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER PARK REED MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG WACHOB PhD BOARD CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer 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
2025 $19,627,894 $18,490,185 $53,910,485 $1,137,709
2024 $16,987,641 $17,111,579 $51,572,144 $-123,938
2023 $16,184,734 $17,872,749 $49,998,170 $-1,688,015
2023 $17,602,151 $17,901,351 $49,766,974 $-299,200
2022 $15,385,429 $15,970,625 $52,431,834 $-585,196
2022 $15,385,429 $15,970,625 $52,431,834 $-585,196
2021 $14,743,216 $13,459,845 $55,479,641 $1,283,371
2020 $14,977,593 $15,453,247 $52,636,270 $-475,654
2020 $14,977,593 $15,453,247 $52,636,270 $-475,654
2019 $15,105,671 $15,420,217 $51,935,296 $-314,546
2018 $14,292,836 $14,767,259 $53,499,937 $-474,423
2018 $14,292,836 $14,767,259 $53,499,937 $-474,423
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