Come Alive Outside
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To inspire collaborative community systems that create the awareness, intention and opportunity for people to live healthier lives outside.
- Income
- $512,856
- Spending
- $466,217
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 250
- Highest pay
- $87,200, executive dir.
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $383,327 spent. 2024 Program Service AccomplishmentsIn 2024, Come Alive Outside directly impacted over 30,000 individuals through its core programs and community partnerships.Outdoor Youth Passport ProgramMore than 12,000 elementary students participated in the Summer and Winter Passports across Vermont. Families reported that 85% of children were more excited about physical activity because of the program.Outdoor Adult Passport ProgramReached over 2,000 adults, with 98% reporting increases in both physical activity and mental well-being.Mile-A-Day ChallengeEngaged more than 2,000 participants, with 96% saying they were more physically active and 96% reporting improved mental health. The new Mile-A-Day app gave users more ways to participate and track their progress.NatureRx ProgramSupported 50 participants, with 80% increasing physical activity and 95% reporting better mental well-being.Green Street ChallengeBrought temporary parks and play spaces to over 5,000 people in Rutland, VT.Community Events and OutreachPartnered with more than 50 local organizations to host equity-focused outdoor programs. Together, these reached over 4,000 community members.Depot Park ProjectInstalled tulip chairs and a music garden for folks to be able to stay and play in the greenspace downtown Vermont. Estimated reach 2,000 individuals per year.WinterfestTook over running Winterfest, a multi-partner-led community festival that reaches 5,000 people per year.
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
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 April 2015.
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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