NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL

EIN: 900087367 501(c)(3) Environment

WINNEMUCCA, NV

Total Revenue
$1,129,041
Total Expenses
$1,025,271
Total Assets
$351,825
Net Assets
$315,139
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
NV
Principal Officer
MELANIE ERQUIAGA
Phone
7756235656
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.0M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL INSPIRES EXPLORATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF HABITAT AND DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS FOR NEVADANS TO BE HEALTHY AND ENGAGED CITIZENS WHO FEEL CONNECTED TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND CHOOSE TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS RESPONSIBLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $327,348

AMERICORPS STATE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) IS A SUBGRANTEE FOR THE AMERICORPS STATE FORMULA PROGRAM IN NEVADA. THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM AT NOS OFFERS...

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AMERICORPS STATE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) IS A SUBGRANTEE FOR THE AMERICORPS STATE FORMULA PROGRAM IN NEVADA. THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM AT NOS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO HOST A NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBER TO HELP ADVANCE THEIR MISSION. SOME OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS FROM THIS GRANT ALSO SERVE WITH NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND DEVLIERY OF OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $112,089

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) GRANTS: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) HAS MAINTAINED AN ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE BLM SINCE OUR ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2002. CURRENTLY...

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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) GRANTS: NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) HAS MAINTAINED AN ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE BLM SINCE OUR ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2002. CURRENTLY WE HAVE A STATEWIDE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT THAT HELPS SUPPORT OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION, COMMUNITY OUTDOOR EVENTS AND OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES SAFETY EDUCTION THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE ALSO HAVE AN ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ELKO DISTRICT TO SUPPORT THEIR CALIFORNIA TRAIL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND WITH THE WINNEMUCCA DISTRICT TO SUPPORT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HIKES, CLEAN UP PROJECTS AND YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION INITIATIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $166,185

STATE OF NEVADA, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS, RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAMS GRANTS. NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) HAS MAINTAINED A STRONG AND CONSISTENT FUNDING PARTNERSHIP WITH NEVADA STATE PARKS FOR...

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STATE OF NEVADA, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS, RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAMS GRANTS. NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL (NOS) HAS MAINTAINED A STRONG AND CONSISTENT FUNDING PARTNERSHIP WITH NEVADA STATE PARKS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT EXPENSES FOR OUR YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCTION, OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND ANY TRAIL OR CAMPGROUND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,024,476
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $436
Other Revenue $104,129
TOTAL REVENUE $1,129,041

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $714,907
Fundraising Expenses $34,855
Program Expenses $896,615
Other Expenses $310,364
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,025,271

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,129,041 $982,448 +0.1%
Expenses $1,025,271 $845,770 +0.2%
Net Income $103,770 $136,678 -0.2%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
36
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
4
$72,396
Total Directors
4
$72,396
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TINA BURKE SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE HUNT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE ERQUIAGA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$66,146 $6,250 $72,396
BRANDOLYN THRAN PRESIDENT 0.25
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,129,041 $1,025,271 $351,825 $103,770
2023 $982,448 $845,770 $203,181 $136,678
2022 $737,815 $758,892 $75,666 $-21,077
2021 $709,293 $686,268 $99,991 $23,025
2020 $596,666 $604,837 $72,254 $-8,171
2019 $-2,269,121 $690,287 $83,513 $-2,959,408
2018 $762,067 $759,666 $3,064,888 $2,401
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