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Kroka Expeditions

EIN 04-3341632 · Marlow, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KROKA EXPEDITIONS IS A NON-PROFIT WILDERNESS EXPEDITION SCHOOL BASED ON A YEAR-ROUND, ORGANIC FARM IN MARLOW, NEW HAMPSHIRE. WE BELIEVE THAT CONSCIOUSNESS AND ALTRUISTIC WILL CAN BE BROUGHT FORWARD THROUGH A LIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND BY TAKING OUR PLACES WITHIN THE CIRCLE OF COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
52
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$49,719, managing director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $412,594 spent. SEMESTER PROGRAMS - WE OFFER TWO SEMESTER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND GAP-YEAR STUDENTS: ECUADOR IN THE FALL, AND NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA IN THE WINTER. ON BOTH, SELF-SUFFICIENT EXPEDITIONS ARE THE CATALYST FOR STUDENTS TO COME TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AND THEMSELVES AND THEIR INTER-RELATIONSHIP IN NEW WAYS, LEARNING THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMITMENT TO SHARED GOALS WHILE LEARNING WAYS TO BE AT HOME IN THE OUTDOORS. STUDENTS MAY ENROLL IN ONE OR BOTH SEMESTERS. BOTH JOURNEYS ARE BASED ON EXTENDED WILDERNESS TRAVEL, PARTICIPATION IN VIBRANT COMMUNITY LIFE AND AN ACCREDITED ACADEMIC CURRICULUM. STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE FULL HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION IN A KROKA SEMESTER.
  2. $652,709 spent. WILDERNESS PROGRAM - FROM JUNE TO AUGUST, KROKA OFFERS A VARIETY OF OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS AGES 6 TO 18. WEEK-LONG CAMP BASED PROGRAMS INTRODUCE THE YOUNGEST TO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE; ONE TO TWO WEEK LONG EXPEDITIONS FOR OLDER CHILDREN ARE CENTERED AROUND A SPECIFIC ACTIVITY, SUCH AS ROCK-CLIMBING, CANOEING, CAVING, BIKING, OR WILD CRAFTS; TWO TO FOUR WEEK PROGRAMS OFFER MORE INTENSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR TEENS. ALL PROGRAMS SHARE A CORE CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES LIVING SIMPLY, THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOPING SELF-MASTERY THROUGH OVERCOMING CHALLENGES FACED IN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND HAVING THE OPPURTUNITY TO TEST THEIR OWN LIMITS. WHILE STUDENTS DEVELOP A DEEPLY PERSONAL CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS, THE PROGRAMS NURTURES THEIR CAPACITY FOR SELF-REFLECTION AND EMPATHY.
  3. $300,709 spent. CONTRACT PROGRAMS - PRIMARILY SCHOOL PROGRAMS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS AND THE LAND, WE CREATE UNIQUE WILDERNESS JOURNEYS THAT INTEGRATE EXPEDITION TRAVEL, COMMUNITY SERVICE, FARMING, CRAFTS, AND EXPERIENTIAL ACADEMIC DISCOVERY. LIVING AND TRAVELING IN NATURE REQUIRES COMMITMENT AND COOPERATION WITHIN THE GROUP. AS INDIVIDUALS FACE CHALLENGES, THEY LEARN TO RELY ON EACH OTHER AND OFFER ONE ANOTHER PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF KROKA STAFF AND THE CLASS TEACHER, STUDENTS BECOME EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS AND PROBLEM-SOLVERS, AND DEVELOP A WORK ETHIC. THESE LESSONS TRANSLATE DIRECTLY INTO DAILY LIFE IN THE CLASSROOM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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