Outdoor Education Adventures
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUTDOOR EDUCATION ADVENTURES' (OEA) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. THROUGH NATURE IMMERSION, EXPLORATION, AND DISCOVERY WE INCREASE SCIENTIFIC LITERACY, KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LOCAL NATURAL HISTORY AND ECOLOGY, AND INSPIRE ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $199,609
- Spending
- $220,236
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 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)
- $108,811 spent. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SERVED 345 CHILDREN AGES INFANT TO 12 YEARS ACROSS 111 DAYS THROUGH DAY CAMPS, SUMMER CAMPS, ELEMENTARY ENRICHMENT, NATURE PLAY, TEEN ENRICHMENT, PARTNER PROGRAMS, AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO ENGAGE FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE OUTDOORS, ENHANCING OUTDOOR EXPLORATION, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
- $66,993 spent. OUR PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM SERVED 18 CHILDREN AGES 3.5 TO 5.5 YEARS OVER 82 DAYS. EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVED OVER 328 HOURS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM'S MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A SPACE WHERE CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD SKILLS THROUGH A BALANCE OF EDUCATOR-GUIDED ACTIVITES AND FREE PLAY, FOSTERING EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, MOTOR AND SPATIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND CONFIDENCE.
- $44,431 spent. CONTRACT AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS SERVED 1035 YOUTH AGES 3.5 TO 18 YEARS OVER 47 DAYS OF PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON NATURE-BASED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHERE YOUTH EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND BASIC SURVIVAL SKILLS AND BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE MENTORING YOUNGER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. WE SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 1240 PEOPLE AT FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 2025.
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 October 2020.
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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