Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Genesee Valley is shaping the next generation of leaders,teams and activists. Through nature-based education and outdoor exploration, we empower individuals to discover their strengths, build lasting relationships, and become positive contributors to their communities and the environment.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $837,730
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 24.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 61%
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $43,106, program directo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 24.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 53% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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)
- $447,236 spent. Summer camp: Our Summer Day Camp allows campers to explore the outdoors, step outside their comfort zones, and build lasting friendships, GV's highly trained counselors foster a nurturing environment, giving campers the opportunity to discover their highest potential while being themselves.
- $191,672 spent. Leadership Programs: Genesee Valley's highly trained educators create unforgettable experiences for groups of all kinds. Through hands-on challenges and creative problem-solving scenarios, you'll build essential life skills, strenghen your social and emotional presence and foster leadership for individual and team success. Whether you're a student, athlete, corporate team, educator, or nonprofit, we offer programs tailored to your group's needs. From half-day adventures to overnight retreats and groups of six to 150, we've got you covered. Genesee Valley's challenge course is one of the largest of its kind in the country, comprised of over 40 low and high ropes course elements, including climbing walls, wire bridges, aerial obstacles and zip lines spread out in the forest over 140 acres of land.
- Early Childhood Programs: Students and teachers explore the ever changing seasons at Genesee Valley while building new relationships, learning cognitive skills, and simply being a kid that will go home dirty. ALL outdoor, nature, weather immersion learning experiences.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 February 2026.
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 June 1982.
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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