2024-11-14T15:25:08-07:00 2023-12-31 462573750 Bourne Bookkeeping & Admin Srvcs PO Box 497 Lexington KY 40588 990EZ 2023-01-01 822119872 RED OAKS CENTER FOR NATURE AND THE ARTS INC dba Red Oaks Forest School REDO 8594954112 574 Nina Ridge Rd Lancaster KY 40444 Tina Brouwer Executive Director 8599454112 2024-10-28 1 1 Leah Bourne P02497736 8593120359 2024-10-28 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X https://www.redoaksforestschool.org/ X X 141380 X 77242 56054 3852 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4145 3655 490 87 137725 420 0 99772 3622 4733 2751 37489 148787 -11062 42333 -37391 -6120 X 31561 15550 0 0 10772 0 42333 15550 0 21670 42333 -6120 X Forest School is an idea that originated in Europe and a popular model for early childhood education that is catching on in the United States and around the world. Children thrive in this outdoor setting, in all weather types, constantly challenging their balance, fears, comfort levels, risk assessment, critical thinking skills, social-emotional skills and physical and mental abilities. Through play, kids are able to release stress from a busy world and schedule, engage their senses, make deep and lasting connections to the natural world, as well as gain great interpersonal skills with other kids of all ages. Red Oaks Forest School benefits the community by providing space for families to connect with nature and learn through exploration and education. Continued on Schedule O... Our Forest School programs will focus on bolstering environmental literacy through education and hands-on learning in nature while also promoting physical and mental health for kids crawling to 18. We offer free programs as well as financial aid and scholarships for kids in need to increase access and equity to all the benefits of regular time in nature. Our Community Connections calendar will help you get connected to nature with the main goal of spending regular and consistent time in nature with program offerings that feature a range of interests like hiking, climbing, camping, birding, art, nature play, and wellness practices. Our 2023 Programs include: Homeschool STEAM (ages 5-teen), Homeschool Humanities (ages 5-teen), Mighty Acorns (ages 3-6), Art Club (all ages), Taking Flight (teens), Forest Families (ages 1-5), Forest Friends (ages 5-10), Birding Club (all ages), Trail Blazers (ages 7-12), Conservation Club (teens), Adventure Club (all ages), Nature and Wellness Programs (varies, ad hoc programming throughout the year). 0 121950 121950 Amy Meyer President 2 0 0 0 Jamie Fitzwater Secretary 2 0 0 0 Amy Dourson Treasurer 2 0 0 0 Sarah Jane Webb Vice President 2 0 0 0 Kaitlin Bullock At Large 2 0 0 0 Tina Brouwer Exec Director 37.5 40375 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KY Tina Brouwer 574 Nina Ridge Lancaster KY 40444 8594954112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 38483 64957 81094 184534 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38483 64957 81094 184534 0 184534 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 88 184622 147717 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Donations of CC Processing Fees, Refunds, Rebates, Misc Fees collected. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Description;Amount^Donation of CC Processing Fees;15|Refunds and Rebates;65|Shipping Fees;7^Total;87^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Cash Grants given to PFIC, in honor of a student who suffers from this condition. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Advertising and Marketing;1337|Direct Program Expenses;18756|Insurance;3730|Background Checks;82|Band and CC Proc Fees;3276|Biz Licenses and Registration;65|Staff Prof Dev and Cont Ed;1600|SBA Loan Interest Paid;500|Supplies and Other Admin;98|Info Tech;6978|Travel;222|Dues and Affliations;845^Total;37489^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Reworking of Multi Year Work Agreement Lease with previous landlord;-19295|SBA Covid Loan Past Years Balance previously unreported;-12000|4Q 2022 PR Taxes Due previously unreported;-6096^Total;-37391^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^SBA Covid Loan;11970|4Q 2023 PR Taxes Pending;9656|VISA Unpaid Balance;44^Total;21670^ Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line (28-31) Primary Exempt Purpose, continued: ...Educational goals include STEM readiness, understanding of Appalachian and Indigenous cultures from the area, self sufficiency in outdoor spaces, compassion for others and nature, build important communication skills, and an understanding of the natural world. Red Oaks' mission is to foster a deep and lasting connection to nature and community through exploration, education, and play. Our model builds strong connections to community through shared experiences in nature that have a lasting impact. This return was filed timely with an approved automatic extension submitted and accepted 4/1/2024.