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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL.

Totals

Total revenue
$414,617
Total expenses
$532,874
Contributions and grants received
$219,043
Grants paid
$7,600
Program service revenue
$192,942
Investment income
$2,191
Other revenue
$441
Total assets, end of year
$1,396,859
Total liabilities, end of year
$116,721
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,280,138
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$486,487
Management and general expenses
$25,648
Fundraising expenses
$20,739
Program service expenses (Part III)
$486,487

Program services were 91.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $219,043

  • 2a · Program service revenue: MESD ODS SERVICE

    total $100,056 · related or exempt $100,056

  • 2b · Program service revenue: OTHER CONTRACT SERVICE

    total $92,886 · related or exempt $92,886

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $2,191 · excluded $2,191

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER

    total $441 · excluded $441

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $441

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $7,600 · program services $7,600

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $117,281 · program services $110,244 · management and general $1,173 · fundraising $5,864

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $118,749 · program services $111,625 · management and general $1,187 · fundraising $5,937

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $18,945 · program services $17,809 · management and general $189 · fundraising $947

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $12,516 · program services $11,765 · management and general $125 · fundraising $626

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $17,042 · program services $16,020 · management and general $170 · fundraising $852

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $1,700 · management and general $1,700

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $17,196 · management and general $17,196

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $107,515 · program services $107,369 · management and general $24 · fundraising $122

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $450 · program services $450

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $28,132 · program services $26,445 · management and general $281 · fundraising $1,406

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $15,778 · program services $14,831 · management and general $158 · fundraising $789

  • 17 · Travel

    total $19,040 · program services $19,040

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $22,089 · program services $22,089

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $2,640 · program services $2,482 · management and general $26 · fundraising $132

  • 24a · Other expenses: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP

    total $13,770 · program services $13,770

  • 24b · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $6,627 · program services $4,948 · management and general $1,483 · fundraising $196

  • 24c · Other expenses: BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES

    total $3,297 · management and general $3 · fundraising $3,294

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $1,552 · management and general $1,552

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $955 · management and general $381 · fundraising $574

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $643,825 · end of year $627,180

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $4,079 · end of year $1,650

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $8,388 · end of year $9,980

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $8,962 · end of year $534

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $770,593 · end of year $757,515

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $33,251 · end of year $26,842

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $91,123 · end of year $89,879

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $570,359 · end of year $506,703

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $741,114 · end of year $773,435

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL CONNECTS, SUPPORTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR ALL OF OREGON'S DIVERSE STUDENTS TO LEARN AT INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSPIRE YOUTH, PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, AND EMBRACE JUSTICE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

IMPROVING ACCESS TO OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN OREGON.

  • PROGRAM AND PLACE NETWORK - AS OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING EXPANDS ACROSS THE STATE, SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES MUST BE ADDRESSED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CAPACITY, HIGH QUALITY, AND FULL INCLUSION. THIS NETWORK OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL SITES AND PROVIDERS MAKES IT EASIER TO MARSHAL RESOURCES, ADVANCE PROGRAM QUALITY, EXPAND OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ALL OREGON STUDENTS, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SHARING SUCCESS STORIES. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* GATHERED STORIES FROM PROGRAMS AND SITES ABOUT THEIR NEEDS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND IMMERSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * CONNECTED PROGRAMS AND SITES TO ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THEY CAN GROW A STRONG, COHESIVE, AND INFLUENTIAL NETWORK DEDICATED TO EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.* HOSTED MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS ACROSS THE STATE TO LEARN, SHARE, AND COLLABORATE. * PROMOTED EFFORTS AND MADE CONNECTIONS WITH KEY PARTNERS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN ODS FOR STUDENTS.* SUPPORTED WORK NATIONALLY TO EXPAND OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR ALL.* PROVIDED EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THE OREGON ODS SYSTEM; AND* HELPED ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS. COMMUNITY NETWORK - THROUGH THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY NETWORK WE HARNESS THE HOPES, DREAMS, AND STORIES OF STAKEHOLDERS AROUND OREGON TO ADVOCATE ABOUT AND FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL. THESE STAKEHOLDERS ARE FORMER STUDENTS; FAMILY MEMBERS; FORMER AND CURRENT OUTDOOR SCHOOL EDUCATORS; TEACHERS; CHAMPIONS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION; AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN OUTDOOR SCHOOL. THEIR PERSPECTIVES ARE CRITICAL IN TELLING THE STORY OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL AND HELPING FRAME AND REALIZE THE VISION THAT OUTDOOR SCHOOL IS A PLACE WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN BELONG. THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS WE CONTINUE TO GATHER AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY SO THAT DECISION-MAKERS UNDERSTAND THE POWERFUL IMPACT AND PROMISE OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR OREGONIANS. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* GATHERED TO CELEBRATE AND SHARE IN THE JOY OF ODS.* GENERATED MEDIA COVERAGE ABOUT ODS AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT IT;* LINKED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES TO THEIR LOCAL ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES AND ENCOURAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES; AND* COLLECTED AND PROMOTED STORIES FROM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THEIR ODS EXPERIENCE.OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM - FODS PROVIDED A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT FOR THE OSU EXTENSION SERVICE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDING:* SUPPORTED OSU EXTENSION OUTDOOR SCHOOL IN SHARING INFORMATION WITH DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE OUTCOMES AND IMPACT OF STATEWIDE OUTDOOR SCHOOL FUNDING, AND THE CONTINUED IMPORTANCE OF THOSE FUNDS.* COLLABORATED ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THEIR ODS PARTNERS IN IMPLEMENTING HIGH QUALITY, ENGAGING, AND RESPONSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.* COLLABORATED ON RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SHOWING THE AMAZING POSITIVE OUTCOMES STUDENTS EXPERIENCE FROM ODS WHILE SHINING A LIGHT ON WHERE WE CAN (AND MUST) IMPROVE TO REALIZE THE FULLY INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ODS WE WORK TOWARD EACH DAY.* PARTNERED TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATING IN ODS AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND CAREER SKILLS.* PROVIDED EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVE ON A VARIETY OF POLICY DECISIONS.* CONNECTED THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY WITH THE KEY CONTACTS AT OSU EXTENSION.* COMMUNICATED PROGRAM DATA TO DECISION-MAKERS AND SHARED CONSTITUENCY AND STAKEHOLDERS.* MANAGED STIPENDS FOR LOW-INCOME COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS; AND* COHOSTED CONFERENCES AND VIRTUAL GATHERINGS TO SUPPORT ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES.

    Expenses $451,133 · Grants $7,600 · Revenue $192,942

  • ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING - FODS LEADS THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR OREGON'S STATEWIDE ODS PROGRAM. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FODS:* MOBILIZED ADVOCATES TO SPEAK UP AGAINST A 20% CUT IN OUTDOOR SCHOOL FUNDING.* ENGAGED LEGISLATORS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS WITH PERSONAL TOURS AT ODS.* SHARED PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT ODS, PROVIDERS, AND SITES WITH LEGISLATORS AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS.* CHAMPIONED STATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND OFFER AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AT ODS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * WORKED WITH THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO FULL PARTICIPATION FOR ALL OREGON STUDENTS AT ODS WHILE ENSURING ODS SUPPORTS AND ALIGNS WITH STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION PRIORITIES.* ENDORSED MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY OUR CAMP, EDUCATION, AND EQUITY PARTNERS.

    Expenses $35,354

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • JENNIFER SATALINO

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.75

  • ANDY LINDBERG

    BOARD SECRETARY (THROUGH MAY 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.75

  • CARLA COLEMEN

    BOARD SECRETARY (STARTING MAY 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • DAVE ESHBAUGH

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • JENNIFER GRUBE

    BOARD DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • AMY KEPLER

    BOARD DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • GARY MYERS

    BOARD DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • PAIGE RICHARDSON

    BOARD DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • GARY TAYLOR

    BOARD DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • MARY THOMAS

    BOARD DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • KIM SILVA

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $95,332
    From this org
    $65,747
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,585
    Hours/week
    20

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
1 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202601219349300140

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