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← IDAHO BASECAMP

Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by IDAHO BASECAMP.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,674,921
Total expenses
$923,440
Contributions and grants received
$1,994,680
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$617,523
Investment income
$18,935
Other revenue
$43,783
Total assets, end of year
$4,889,428
Total liabilities, end of year
$72,550
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$4,816,878
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$700,840
Management and general expenses
$155,948
Fundraising expenses
$66,652
Program service expenses (Part III)
$700,840

Program services were 75.9% 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

    $1,994,680

  • 2a · Program service revenue: M.A.T. CAMP

    total $503,043 · related or exempt $503,043

  • 2b · Program service revenue: SPROUTS KINDERSCHOOL

    total $79,220 · related or exempt $79,220

  • 2c · Program service revenue: EXPLORER

    total $35,035 · related or exempt $35,035

  • 2d · Program service revenue: SPONSORSHIP INCOME

    total $225 · related or exempt $225

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $18,935 · related or exempt $16,389 · excluded $2,546

  • 11a · Other revenue: BUTTERCUP EMPLOYEE HOUSING

    total $24,222 · excluded $24,222

  • 11b · Other revenue: IBC RAFFLE TICKETS

    total $7,406 · excluded $7,406

  • 11c · Other revenue: MERCHANDISE SALES

    total $6,125 · excluded $6,125

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $6,030 · excluded $6,030

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $43,783

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $510,811 · program services $445,049 · management and general $31,881 · fundraising $33,881

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $110,592 · program services $110,592

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $18,297 · program services $715 · management and general $13,520 · fundraising $4,062

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $64,263 · program services $20,879 · management and general $43,384

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $64,631 · program services $38,184 · management and general $26,447

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $68,867 · program services $68,867

  • 24a · Other expenses: AUTO EXPENSE - ADMIN

    total $40,705 · management and general $40,705

  • 24b · Other expenses: DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING

    total $28,709 · fundraising $28,709

  • 24c · Other expenses: M.A.T. AUTO EXP

    total $8,855 · program services $8,855

  • 24d · Other expenses: PROGRAMS - OTHER AUTO EXP

    total $5,898 · program services $5,898

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $1,812 · program services $1,801 · management and general $11

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $371,948 · end of year $548,723

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $2,279

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,396,009

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $538,592

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,908,784 · end of year $1,857,417

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $834,683 · end of year $2,483,288

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $40,585 · end of year $72,550

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,917,109 · end of year $2,627,058

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $160,000 · end of year $2,189,820

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ROOTED IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, IDAHO BASECAMP HELPS DEVELOP RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND CONNECTION IN YOUTH THROUGH ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION, AND INTENTIONAL PLAY IN THE OUTDOORS.

  • MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE TOURS FOR OVER 27 YEARS, IDAHO BASECAMPS MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE TOURS HAS LED CHILDREN INTO WILD SPACES, STRIPPING AWAY DISTRACTIONS SO THEY CAN FULLY ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM. OUR CAMPS CENTER AROUND DEVELOPING EACH CHILDS INNER BASECAMP BY TEACHING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, COURAGE, RESPECT AND CONNECTION. WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE 4-15, WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES, OVERNIGHT TRIPS, EXTENDED ROAD TRIPS, AND DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING.

    Expenses $631,258 · Revenue $544,420

  • 5TH GRADE IDAHO BASECAMPS SAHM 5TH GRADE PROGRAM, NOW IN ITS SEVENTH YEAR, OFFERS A THREE-DAY, TWO-NIGHT IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR 5TH-GRADE STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SIX IDAHO COUNTIES. HELD AT OUR BIG LOST CAMPUS, THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A STRONG CONNECTION WITH THE OUTDOORS AND LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH. OUR CAREFULLY CRAFTED CURRICULUM BLENDS HANDS-ON SCIENCE INQUIRY, ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO COMMUNICATE, TRUST, AND FEEL SAFE WITH THEIR PEERS. THEY DEVELOP A NEW SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AS THEY WORK THROUGH FEARS AND BECOME MORE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.

    Revenue $119,105

  • EXPLORERS DEDICATED TO CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR YOUTH IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, IDAHO BASECAMP HAS PARTNERED WITH FAR + WISE, A LOCAL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ORGANIZATION, TO OFFER A ONE-OF-A-KIND OUTDOOR ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE. EACH WEEK, STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-5 PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPLORERS PROGRAM, WHICH COMBINES OUTDOOR EDUCATION WITH ENGAGING, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT LOCAL WILDLIFE, PLANTS, AND SAFE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WHILE DEVELOPING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCORPORATES ART, PLAY, AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH, TEAMWORK, AND RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

    Revenue $35,035

  • OUTDOOR HISPANIC LEADERS IDAHO BASECAMPS OUTDOOR HISPANIC LEADERS (OHL) PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR HISPANIC MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BLAINE COUNTY, IDAHO. OHL GUIDES A COHORT OF 26, 6TH-8TH GRADE HISPANIC STUDENTS THROUGH A CULTURALLY TARGETED OUTDOOR CURRICULUM THAT FOSTERS POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, COURAGE, RESPECT, COMMUNICATION, AND LEADERSHIP. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, ENABLING THEM TO NAVIGATE THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND WITH CONFIDENCE. SPROUTS A WALDORF-INSPIRED CREATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 4.5 - 6 YEARS OLD. IDAHO BASECAMPS SPROUTS KINDERSCHOOL IS A WARM AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN AND GROW THROUGH EXPLORATION AND INTENTIONAL PLAY. FREE FROM OUTSIDE DISTRACTIONS, THE CHILDREN ARE FULLY ENGAGED WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR OWN STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS, AND WE TAILOR OUR CURRICULUM TO MEET EACH CHILD'S NEEDS. BIG LOST CAMPUS

    Expenses $69,582 · Revenue $184,270

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Whitney McNees Gershater

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jamie Everett

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Brooks Preston

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Jeff Rose

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jennie Gershater Lopez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25
  • Jack Gilligan

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Anne Neilsen

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3.5
  • Mathew Gershater

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $63,077
    From this org
    $63,077
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

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
2025
Filed
15 July 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.0
Source object
202631969349302293

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