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Idaho Basecamp

EIN 27-3427884 · Ketchum, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$923,440
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
63
Highest pay
$63,077, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 65% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 August 31, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $631,258 spent. 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. 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.
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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. 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.
  4. $69,582 spent. 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
  5. 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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 August 2025.

    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 July 2014.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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