Nonprofit · EIN 27-4657069
FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97282
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $414,617 | $532,874 | -$118,257 | $1,396,859 | $116,721 | $1,280,138 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $369,923 | $469,328 | -$99,405 | $1,435,847 | $124,374 | $1,311,473 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $262,259 | $409,185 | -$146,926 | $1,360,031 | $39,440 | $1,320,591 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $219,043
- Program service revenue
- $192,942
- Investment income
- $2,191
- Other revenue
- $441
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,281
- Other salaries and wages
- $118,749
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $284,533
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,700
- Accounting fees
- $17,196
- Travel
- $19,040
- Program services (functional)
- $486,487
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,648
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,739
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,435,847
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,396,859
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $116,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,280,138
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $506,703
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $773,435
- Gross receipts
- $414,617
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM SILVA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $65,747 | $29,585 |
| JENNIFER SATALINO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LINDBERG | BOARD SECRETARY (THROUGH MAY 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA COLEMEN | BOARD SECRETARY (STARTING MAY 2025) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE ESHBAUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRUBE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KEPLER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MYERS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE RICHARDSON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY TAYLOR | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY THOMAS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM SILVA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $59,433 | $28,060 |
| JENNIFER SATALINO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LINDBERG | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE ESHBAUGH | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA COLEMEN | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRUBE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KEPLER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MYERS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE RICHARDSON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY TAYLOR | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY THOMAS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM SILVA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $62,782 | $27,400 |
| JENNIFER SATALINO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LINDBERG | TREASURER & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE ESHBAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA COLEMEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRUBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KELPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 82684, PORTLAND, OR 97282-0684
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- PO Box 20728, Portland OR 972940728
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIM SILVA, PO BOX 82684, PORTLAND, OR 97282
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Kelly Wilson, PO Box 20728, Portland OR 972940728
- Signed the 990
- KIM SILVA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (971) 303-8914
- Return prepared by
- GARY MCGEE & CO LLP
Mission
FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL CONNECTS, SUPPORTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR ALL OF OREGON'S DIVERSE STUDENTS TO LEARN AT INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSPIRE YOUTH, PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, AND EMBRACE JUSTICE.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM AND PLACE NETWORK - AS OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING EXPANDS ACROSS THE STATE, SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES MUST BE ADDRESSED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CAPACITY, HIGH QUALITY, AND FULL INCLUSION. THIS NETWORK OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL SITES AND PROVIDERS MAKES IT EASIER TO MARSHAL RESOURCES, ADVANCE PROGRAM QUALITY, EXPAND OUTDOOR SCHOOL TO ALL OREGON STUDENTS, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SHARING SUCCESS STORIES. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* GATHERED STORIES FROM PROGRAMS AND SITES ABOUT THEIR NEEDS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND IMMERSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * CONNECTED PROGRAMS AND SITES TO ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THEY CAN GROW A STRONG, COHESIVE, AND INFLUENTIAL NETWORK DEDICATED TO EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.* HOSTED MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS ACROSS THE STATE TO LEARN, SHARE, AND COLLABORATE. * PROMOTED EFFORTS AND MADE CONNECTIONS WITH KEY PARTNERS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN ODS FOR STUDENTS.* SUPPORTED WORK NATIONALLY TO EXPAND OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR ALL.* PROVIDED EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THE OREGON ODS SYSTEM; AND* HELPED ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS. COMMUNITY NETWORK - THROUGH THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY NETWORK WE HARNESS THE HOPES, DREAMS, AND STORIES OF STAKEHOLDERS AROUND OREGON TO ADVOCATE ABOUT AND FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL. THESE STAKEHOLDERS ARE FORMER STUDENTS; FAMILY MEMBERS; FORMER AND CURRENT OUTDOOR SCHOOL EDUCATORS; TEACHERS; CHAMPIONS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION; AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN OUTDOOR SCHOOL. THEIR PERSPECTIVES ARE CRITICAL IN TELLING THE STORY OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL AND HELPING FRAME AND REALIZE THE VISION THAT OUTDOOR SCHOOL IS A PLACE WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN BELONG. THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS WE CONTINUE TO GATHER AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY SO THAT DECISION-MAKERS UNDERSTAND THE POWERFUL IMPACT AND PROMISE OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR OREGONIANS. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* GATHERED TO CELEBRATE AND SHARE IN THE JOY OF ODS.* GENERATED MEDIA COVERAGE ABOUT ODS AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT IT;* LINKED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES TO THEIR LOCAL ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES AND ENCOURAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES; AND* COLLECTED AND PROMOTED STORIES FROM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THEIR ODS EXPERIENCE.OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM - FODS PROVIDED A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT FOR THE OSU EXTENSION SERVICE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDING:* SUPPORTED OSU EXTENSION OUTDOOR SCHOOL IN SHARING INFORMATION WITH DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE OUTCOMES AND IMPACT OF STATEWIDE OUTDOOR SCHOOL FUNDING, AND THE CONTINUED IMPORTANCE OF THOSE FUNDS.* COLLABORATED ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THEIR ODS PARTNERS IN IMPLEMENTING HIGH QUALITY, ENGAGING, AND RESPONSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.* COLLABORATED ON RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SHOWING THE AMAZING POSITIVE OUTCOMES STUDENTS EXPERIENCE FROM ODS WHILE SHINING A LIGHT ON WHERE WE CAN (AND MUST) IMPROVE TO REALIZE THE FULLY INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ODS WE WORK TOWARD EACH DAY.* PARTNERED TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATING IN ODS AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND CAREER SKILLS.* PROVIDED EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVE ON A VARIETY OF POLICY DECISIONS.* CONNECTED THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY WITH THE KEY CONTACTS AT OSU EXTENSION.* COMMUNICATED PROGRAM DATA TO DECISION-MAKERS AND SHARED CONSTITUENCY AND STAKEHOLDERS.* MANAGED STIPENDS FOR LOW-INCOME COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS; AND* COHOSTED CONFERENCES AND VIRTUAL GATHERINGS TO SUPPORT ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES.Expenses $451,133 · grants $7,600 · revenue $192,942
- ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING - FODS LEADS THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR OREGON'S STATEWIDE ODS PROGRAM. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FODS:* MOBILIZED ADVOCATES TO SPEAK UP AGAINST A 20% CUT IN OUTDOOR SCHOOL FUNDING.* ENGAGED LEGISLATORS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS WITH PERSONAL TOURS AT ODS.* SHARED PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT ODS, PROVIDERS, AND SITES WITH LEGISLATORS AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS.* CHAMPIONED STATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND OFFER AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AT ODS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * WORKED WITH THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO FULL PARTICIPATION FOR ALL OREGON STUDENTS AT ODS WHILE ENSURING ODS SUPPORTS AND ALIGNS WITH STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION PRIORITIES.* ENDORSED MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY OUR CAMP, EDUCATION, AND EQUITY PARTNERS.Expenses $35,354
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
- 27-4657069
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,396,859
- Income (IRS master file)
- $414,617
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $414,617 | $532,874 | $1,396,859 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $369,923 | $469,328 | $1,435,847 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $262,259 | $409,185 | $1,360,031 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,355,004 | $397,309 | $1,418,454 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Kelly Wilson | June 30, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-4657069).
Questions about FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL is 27-4657069.
- Is FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL 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 FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL 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 FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL 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 FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KIM SILVA.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,747 (KIM SILVA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $414,617, expenses of $532,874 and total assets of $1,396,859 at year end.
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