Nevada Outdoor School
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Nevada Outdoor School meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To inspire exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
Year, State Incorporated:
2003, NV
Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community. The Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps program places national service members at a variety of non-profit organizations across rural Nevada, including Nevada Outdoor School. NOS AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators serving with NOS help provide a wide variety of youth, training and community programs that deepen peoples connection to, understanding of and respect for the natural world. NOS programs provide opportunities to get outside responsibly, increasing peoples Time Spent Outdoors” and providing them the motivation, knowledge and skills to be active and engaged stewards of our environment. Utilizing an Action. Impact. Choice. (AIC) model and outdoor ethics philosophy, NOS programs challenge people to analyze their actions, evaluate the impacts, both positive and negative, those actions have and then choose wisely to positively impact their environment and minimize negative impacts when possible. NOSs vision is for Nevadans to be healthy, happy and engaged community members who feel connected to the natural world and choose to explore the outdoors responsibly.
Youth Focused Programs
Nature in My World: School-based outdoor learning experiences
Nature at Nine: Hour long nature programs geared for 3-7 year olds
Nature Explorers: Outdoor exploration-based camps for 8-17 year olds
Training Focused Programs
Formal Trainings: Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly! Trainer Courses, Hunter Safety, OHV Trainings (ASI, MSF, ROHVA), Educator Trainings
Ride Safe, Ride Smart: Ride Safe, Ride Smart Youth Camps, Online courses, Youth Rider Evaluations/Trainings, Community Outreach Events
Outdoor Skills Workshops: Community workshops offered monthly to the general public in an effort to increase peoples skills and knowledge related to outdoor recreation
Community Focused Programs
Nature Clubs: Quarterly clubs focused on outdoor recreation and the natural world (examples include NOS hiking club, backpacking club, archery club, stewardship club)
Road Shows: Customizable mobile outreach and education booth
Partnered Programs: Outdoor Education programs and events where NOS does not have lead ownership” (examples: National Public Lands Day, Mill Creek Environmental Education Days, kids zones” at other organizations events)
For the year ended September 30, 2024, Nevada Outdoor School's program expenses were:
| Programs | $896,615 |
| Total Program Expenses | $896,615 |
Chief Executive
Melanie Erquiaga, Executive Director
Compensation*
$72,396
Chair of the Board
Heather Nelson
Board Size
5
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Nevada Outdoor School's IRS Form 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,024,476 |
| Other | $104,129 |
| Investment Income | $436 |
| Total Income | $1,129,041 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $1,129,041 |
| Total expenses: | $1,025,271 |
| Program expenses | $896,615 |
| Fundraising expenses | $34,855 |
| Administrative expenses | $93,801 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $103,770 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $201,873 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $9,496 |
| Ending Net Assets | $315,139 |
| Total Liabilities | $36,686 |
| Total Assets | $351,825 |
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Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest