OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1962

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLES THOMAS

Phone

6265640844

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES, founded in 1962, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $880K, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

LEADING OUTDOOR EDUCATION THROUGH MEANINGFUL NATURE-BASED EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES POSITIVE SELF-DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY AND OUTDOOR CAREER EXPOSURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $389,177 Revenue: $375,795

THE YRG GRAND PROGRAM IS AIMED AT DIVERTING YOUTH FROM INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM USING APPROACHES THAT ARE EVIDENCE-BASED, CULTURALLY RELEVANT, TRAUMA-INFORMED...

THE YRG GRAND PROGRAM IS AIMED AT DIVERTING YOUTH FROM INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM USING APPROACHES THAT ARE EVIDENCE-BASED, CULTURALLY RELEVANT, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE. GRANTS FUNDS WILL BE USED TO TARGET UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. GRANTEES INCLUDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORIGINATIONS. ALL GRANTEES MUST PROVIDE DIVERSION AND ALTERNATE-SANCTION PROGRAMS, ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES, MENTORING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Program 2

Expenses: $257,037 Revenue: $248,200

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION (ESE) IS A YEAR-ROUND SERIES OF EXPERIENTIAL TRIPS AND COURSES THAT ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND CAREER EDUCATION. THESE...

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION (ESE) IS A YEAR-ROUND SERIES OF EXPERIENTIAL TRIPS AND COURSES THAT ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND CAREER EDUCATION. THESE COURSES ARE ONE-DAY, WEEKEND AND EXTENDED SUMMER TRIPS THAT GO TO A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS AND ENHANCE OUR PARTICIPANTS BOTH IN THE WILDERNESS AND COMMUNITY.

Program 3

Expenses: $56,127 Revenue: $54,197

OBAS CORE PROGRAMS ARE CENTERED ON A WIDE RANGE OF IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ONE-DAY, WEEKEND, AND EXTENDED EXPEDITIONS TO NATURAL AREAS, AND WORK CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DEIGNED TO CONNECT NOT ONLY URBAN YOUTH TO OPEN SPACES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT GO BEYOND THEIR NORMAL CONSIDERATION. IN ITS CORE PROGRAMS, OBA ALSO OFFERS THE DIVERSE OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (DOLI) WHICH IS A TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP AND TRAIN A CADRE OF ELITE WILDERNESS LEADERS OF COLOR THAT WILL EXPOSE URBAN YOUTH TO OUR NATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND OTHER WILDERNESS AREAS.

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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 $1,205,637

Program Service Revenue $678,192

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,883,829

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $820,077

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $702,341

Other Expenses $183,267

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,003,344

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,883,829	$1,106,103	+0.7%
Expenses	$1,003,344	$798,692	+0.3%
Net Income	$880,485	$307,411	+1.9%

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

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

$122,028

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE BUCKSBAUM	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA FINLEY	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN HARRIS	VICE-MAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA MOORE	CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN WISE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FELIX AGUILAR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN KANE	CHAIRMAN (THRU 7/23)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN GREEN	DIRECTOR (THRU 8/23)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES THOMAS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$119,996	$2,032	$122,028

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	$1,883,829	$1,003,344	$1,593,941	$880,485
2022	$1,106,103	$798,692	$784,145	$307,411
2021	$981,034	$632,554	$485,440	$348,480
2020	$366,416	$397,564	$158,394	$-31,148
2018	$301,559	$350,221	$115,533	$-48,662