Nonprofit · EIN 20-0293537
OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION
Also known as Outdoor Lab Foundation
Tax-exempt · GOLDEN, CO 80401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $837,584 | $759,657 | $77,927 | $1,469,943 | $12,939 | $1,457,004 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $761,245 | $796,737 | -$35,492 | $1,397,461 | $44,377 | $1,353,084 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $796,136
- of which government grants
- $220,563
- Program service revenue
- $8,716
- Investment income
- $32,236
- Other revenue
- $496
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $175,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $126,209
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $304,858
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,400
- Occupancy
- $20,435
- Travel
- $3,980
- Program services (functional)
- $619,239
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,469
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83,949
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,397,461
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,469,943
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,939
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,457,004
- Publicly traded securities
- $314,259
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,181,333
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $275,671
- Gross receipts
- $873,115
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 142
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN MARTIN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $115,250 | $14,873 |
| EMILY CRAWFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN DORLAND | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE FISCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GIESELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON GUERNSEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HAMILTON | IMMED PAST C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HANISCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE OLSSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE COLLINS RN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON TORPEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH TURGEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WEIMER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN MARTIN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $102,500 |
| KIM GIESELER | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG HANISCH | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN HAMILTON | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BEN DORLAND | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KRISTEN MEIER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY CRANFORD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRANDON GUERNSEY | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WEIMER | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ALLISON TORPEY | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE FISCHER | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LESLIE OLSSON | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WESLEY PAXTON | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 581 CONFERENCE PL, GOLDEN, CO 80401-5615
- In care of
- % BRYAN MARTIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- PO Box 746626, Arvada CO 800066626
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRYAN MARTIN, 3000 YOUNGFIELD STREET 167, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80125
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Louis Karahalios, 10841 Towerbridge Lane, Highlands Ranch CO 80130
- Signed the 990
- BRYAN MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (720) 403-8241
- Website
- www.outdoorlabfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- MOUNTAIN WEST ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR AN ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OUTDOOR LAB PROGRAM.
Program accomplishments
- OVER THE PAST YEAR WE SERVED 35 MIDDLE SCHOOLS, TAUGHT 260 CORE CLASSES, AND RECRUITED 1,040 HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS. IN TOTAL, WE SERVED OVER 4,200 STUDENTS BY CONNECTING THEM - OFTEN FOR THE FIRST TIME - TO THE OUTDOORS. IN TOTAL, STUDENTS HIKED OVER 33,600 MILES AND BE ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OVER 16,800 PROGRAM DAYS. MOREOVER, WE ARE PROUD OF OUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE SIX FOLLOWING PROGRAM AREAS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: THE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WE ENSURE THE FEES TO ATTEND OUTDOOR LAB ARE AS LOW OR NO COST TO AS MANY STUDENTS AS POSSIBLE IN THE DISTRICT. AN INABILITY TO PAY TUITION SHOULD NOT BE A BARRIER FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE A TRANSFORMATIVE TIME IN THE OUTDOORS. WE DELIVERED 175,000 IN TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO 36 MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN FY 25. THE INTERN PROGRAM WE PROVIDED 20,000 IN STIPENDS TO SUPPORT OUR INTERNS IN FY 25. INTERNS ARE THE "BOOTS ON THE GROUND", THE "GLUE", THE "POINT GUARDS" OF OUTDOOR LAB. THEY SUPPORT TEACHERS, ORGANIZE CLASSES, TRAIN HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS, AND PROVIDE UNTOLD SUPPORT TO OUTDOOR LAB PRINCIPALS AND SITE STAFF. THE HIGH SCHOOL LEADER PROGRAM - OUTDOOR LAB LEANS ON THE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OF 1,040 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EACH YEAR. THEY LEAD CLASSES, MOVE STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR LEARNING CENTERS, AND SERVE AS CARING YOUNG ADULT MENTORS TO OUR 6TH GRADERS. IN TOTAL, THEY CONTRIBUTED OVER 88,400 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE TO OUTDOOR LAB AND JEFFCO NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS. WE SUPPORTED HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS WITH 6,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THEIR STALWART SERVICE AS OUTDOOR LAB LEADERS IN FY25. THE SITE SUPPORT PROGRAM THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT NURSES AND AIDS HAVE THE OUTERWEAR AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO KEEP EVERY STUDENT SAFE, WARM, DRY, AND FEELING WELCOME ON SITE. WE ALSO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR TEACHERS TO IMPART LESSONS IN THE FIELD. LASTLY, WE PAID OVER 25,000 FOR IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, SO THAT OUR CAMPUSES REMAIN ATTRACTIVE AND ENGAGING VENUES FOR LEARNING. GEAR LIBRARY EXPANSION WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO FILL THE SHELVES OF BOTH SITES WITH LIGHTLY-USED OR NEW GEAR AND OUTERWEAR STUDENTS NEED TO STAY WARM, DRY, AND FEELING SAFE WHILE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND AWAY FROM HOME. IN FY 25 WE GARNERED HUNDREDS OF COATS, HATS, GLOVES, BOOTS, AND OTHER CRITICAL PIECES OF OUTERWEAR SO THAT BOTH CAMPUSES HAD A FULLY STOCKED GEAR LIBRARY. IN TOTAL, WE GAVE 9,866 OF IN-KIND OUTERWEAR TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR THE ELEMENTS.Expenses $619,239 · grants $175,000 · revenue $8,716
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0293537
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,469,943
- Income (IRS master file)
- $873,115
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $837,584 | $759,657 | $1,469,943 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $761,245 | $796,737 | $1,397,461 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $754,714 | $733,912 | $1,526,147 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $614,739 | $737,782 | $1,443,331 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Louis Karahalios | June 30, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0293537).
Questions about OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION is 20-0293537.
- Is OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRYAN MARTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,250 (BRYAN MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does OUTDOOR LAB FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $837,584, expenses of $759,657 and total assets of $1,469,943 at year end.
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