Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NATHANIEL D REYNOLDS

Phone

5038922782

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $3.4M represent 34 months of operating reserves.

Mission

OPAL CREEK ENGAGES K-12 YOUTH, COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN NATURE-BASED EDUCATION THROUGH OUTDOOR SCHOOL, BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS AND FOREST ECOLOGY FIELD STUDY, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $767,657 Revenue: $544,668

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON FOREST ECOLOGY AND STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:OUTDOOR SCHOOL - FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL...

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON FOREST ECOLOGY AND STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:OUTDOOR SCHOOL - FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS AND LEAVE NO TRACE STEWARDSHIP ETHICS - THROUGH GUIDED HIKES AND WORKSHOPS. FOREST ECOLOGY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT - THROUGH FIELD STUDY PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE-ACCREDITED WORKSHOPS. THE ORGANIZATION ADDITIONALLY PROMOTES:FOREST STEWARDSHIP - BY EDUCATING ABOUT LOW-IMPACT RECREATION PRACTICES ON TRAILS AND RIVERS.COMMUNITY SUPPORT - BY PROMOTING THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF LOCAL RURAL COMMUNITIES.COMMUNITY EDUCATION - BY PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, PUBLICATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS REGARDING OLD-GROWTH FOREST ECOSYSTEMS.

Program 2

Expenses: $132,888

PROGRAM FACILITIES:OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE OPAL CREEK ANCIENT FOREST CENTER AT JAWBONE FLATS. NOTE- DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE IN 2020, THE CENTER'S FACILITIES ARE CURRENTLY NOT OPERATIONAL.IN 2022, THE GRAY FAMILY FOUNDATION AWARDED OPAL CREEK AFC $30,000 TO REHABILITATE OUR ONE REMAINING STRUCTURE AT JAWBONE FLATS WITH WATER, HEAT AND COMMUNICATIONS TO HOUSE BOTH ADMIN STAFF WORKING ON SITE REHABILITATION AND SCIENTISTS CONDUCTING POST-FIRE FOREST ECOLOGY RESEARCH. A PORTION OF THIS FUNDING CARRIED OVER TO 2023.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $204,516

Program Service Revenue $544,668

Investment Income $24,938

Other Revenue $414,505

TOTAL REVENUE $1,188,627

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $763,066

Fundraising Expenses $51,211

Program Expenses $900,545

Other Expenses $479,692

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,242,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,188,627	$983,266	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,242,758	$696,447	+0.8%
Net Income	$-54,131	$286,819	-1.2%

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$94,997

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NATHANIEL D REYNOLDS	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$94,997	$0	$94,997
CELESTE SCHAEFER SNYDER	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN AIGUIER	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH HANNAH	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLINT JOHNSON	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY SHEPARD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARI SCHWALBACH	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN BAUER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL BARNES	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,188,627	$1,242,758	$3,430,159	$-54,131
2022	$983,266	$696,447	$3,513,351	$286,819
2021	$2,660,877	$514,866	$3,161,906	$2,146,011
2020	$645,545	$646,122	$1,177,311	$-577
2019	$1,005,617	$927,290	$1,174,176	$78,327
2018	$832,615	$836,594	$1,071,093	$-3,979