THE GREAT BASIN OUTDOOR SCHOOL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUE JACOX

Phone

7758238888

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE GREAT BASIN OUTDOOR SCHOOL, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $295K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $50K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO IGNITE CHILDREN'S PASSION FOR LEARNING AND FOSTER COOPERATION, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH HANDS-ON DISCOVERY IN THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $200,913 Revenue: $158,272

GREAT BASIN OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS IMMERSE STUDENTS IN MULTI-DAY OVERNIGHT ECOLOGY CAMPS IN NATURAL SETTINGS ON NEVADAS SHORELINE OF LAKE TAHOE AND DAY PROGRAMS AT OTHER LOCAL SITES. ACTIVITIES MEET STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS IN MANY SUBJECTS, ESPECIALLY SCIENCE. STUDENTS HIKE, SNOWSHOE, LEARN ECOLOGY WITH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND DO ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS TO HELP KEEP LAKE TAHOE BLUE AND REDUCE FIRE DANGER IN THE TAHOE BASIN. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED FOR CLASSES OF PRIMARILY FIFTH AND SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS AND YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEERS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO GIVE THE STUDENTS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR NATURAL WORLD AND TO INSPIRE THEM TO CONSERVE THE RESOURCES FOUND WITHIN IT, WHILE INCREASING THEIR CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOPING MORE RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER THROUGH TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITES. GRANTS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT KEEP THE PROGRAM AFFORDABLE AND PROVIDE FEE REDUCTIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES, SUCH AS DAY CAMPS AND OTHER OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO LOW INCOME POPULATIONS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $132,357

Program Service Revenue $158,272

Investment Income $1,764

Other Revenue $2,122

TOTAL REVENUE $294,515

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $144,117

Fundraising Expenses $18,330

Program Expenses $200,913

Other Expenses $100,344

TOTAL EXPENSES $244,461

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$294,515	$277,704	+0.1%
Expenses	$244,461	$299,524	-0.2%
Net Income	$50,054	$-21,820	-3.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUE JACOX	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CALEB SJENSEN	TREASURER	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTY MOEN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEILANI KONYSHEV	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE M CHOY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY WAGER	DIRECTOR	2.00	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	$294,515	$244,461	$210,434	$50,054
2023	$277,704	$299,524	$166,080	$-21,820
2022	$224,324	$162,056	$191,805	$62,268
2021	$187,250	$130,609	$125,627	$56,641
2020	$96,032	$90,533	$81,024	$5,499
2019	$142,113	$154,462	$60,822	$-12,349
2018	$181,748	$143,061	$71,046	$38,687