High Sierra Outdoor Institute
High Sierra Outdoor Institute
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About this organization
Mission
Primary focus is as a science, physical education, and leadership Christian ministry providing outdoor education programs to our youth with an emphasis on experiential learning.
About
14 multi-day resident camps were held in 2018 serving 850 students. Program surveys at the end of each week continue to reflect an extremely positive impact and transformative experience for the participating students and adults, and an acknowledgement of the outstanding quality and experiential nature of the curriculum.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Primary focus is as a science, physical education, and leadership christian ministry providing outdoor education programs to our youth with an emphasis on experiential learning. all curriculum is designed to meet current california state standards for 5th through 8th grades in the specific areas of natural sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, movement concepts, social interactions and group dynamics. while many participants are from christian schools, when public and charter schools are in attendance, class content and presentation are modified so as to remain within the limitations of current interpretations of the "separation clause". academic rigor and california state required science content are strictly maintained for all participating schools.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Primary focus is as a science, physical education, and leadership christian ministry providing outdoor education programs to our youth with an emphasis on experiential learning.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as CA.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at PO BOX 70, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 95945.
- The non-profit has reported 6 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,935.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization pays $30,996 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $5,090 in fundraising expenses.
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