BOOJUM INSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

EIN: 952963763 501(c)(3)

MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA

Total Revenue
$579,717
Total Expenses
$549,636
Total Assets
$303,850
Net Assets
$-15,707
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
GAYLE HILGRIS
Phone
9517634102
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BOOJUM INSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $580K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $550K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

BOOJUM INSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION OFFERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. BOOJUM'S COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS-FACILITATED IN ALL OF THE FOUR MAJOR ECOSYSTEMS (MOUNTAIN, COASTAL, DESERT, AND RIVER) OF CALIFORNIA-INCLUDE 1) OUTDOOR & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS; 2) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RETREAT; 3) ADVENTURE CHALLENGE PROGRAMS; AND 4) TRAVELING EDUCATION.GUIDED BY THE MISSION "TO UNLOCK POTENTIAL, PROMOTE SELF-DISCOVERY AND INSPIRE GROWTH", THE FOUNDATION OF THE INSTITUTE CENTERS AROUND SIX CORE VALUES: PERSONAL GROWTH, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, COMPASSION, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,324
Program Service Revenue $561,429
Investment Income $5,027
Other Revenue $937
TOTAL REVENUE $579,717

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $275,151
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $282,445
Other Expenses $274,485
TOTAL EXPENSES $549,636

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $579,717 $585,076 0.0%
Expenses $549,636 $595,141 -0.1%
Net Income $30,081 $-10,065 -4.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
52
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
2
$69,164
Total Directors
3
$2,160
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH LONG VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 0.69
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MACHEN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 0.69
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY ZULFIQAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RESIGNED) 0.01
Director
$2,160 $0 $2,160
GAYLE HILGRIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 36.69
Officer
$69,164 $0 $69,164
STEVE MATHIS TREASURER (RESIGNED) 0.19
Officer
$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 $579,717 $549,636 $303,850 $30,081
2023 $585,076 $595,141 $310,092 $-10,065
2022 $405,942 $321,601 $355,238 $84,341
2021 $16,558 $73,319 $370,895 $-56,761
2020 $118,185 $296,000 $350,136 $-177,815
2019 $640,316 $741,137 $321,264 $-100,821
2018 $711,854 $723,771 $429,350 $-11,917
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