New York State Outdoor Education Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES INTERDISCIPLINARY LIFELONG LEARNING IN, FOR, AND ABOUT THE OUTDOORS AND SEEKS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT BY ALL PEOPLE.
- Income
- $89,184
- Spending
- $87,129
- Reserves
- 39.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 39.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $60,614 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION.
- $238 spent. NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND WEBSITE KEEPING MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT OUTDOOR EDUCATION ISSUES.
- $1,500 spent. THE NYSOEA ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP AIMS TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOLERS AND UNDERGRADUATES WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. THREE AWARDS ARE SELECTED FROM THE APPLICANTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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