Nonprofit · EIN 47-1579462
ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE
Tax-exempt · TRUCKEE, CA 96160
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,200,391 | $1,197,629 | $2,762 | $545,808 | $2,444 | $543,364 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $892,824 | $871,284 | $21,540 | $548,597 | $7,995 | $540,602 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,161,859
- of which government grants
- $356,789
- Program service revenue
- $6,860
- Investment income
- $31,672
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $242,815
- Other salaries and wages
- $455,431
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $831,917
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $15,878
- Travel
- $162,707
- Program services (functional)
- $1,007,766
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,782
- Fundraising (functional)
- $96,081
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $548,597
- Total assets, end of year
- $545,808
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,444
- Net assets, end of year
- $543,364
- Publicly traded securities
- $91,960
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $496,366
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $46,998
- Gross receipts
- $1,200,391
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ottley | Interim Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $94,627 | $12,511 |
| Melissa Hoffman | Program Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $68,555 | $19,148 |
| Cristina Navarro | Co-Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $70,555 | $4,652 |
| Sarah Parkes | Board Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Tucker | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Inouye | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Reed Schneider | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara House | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Crow | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ottley | Co-Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $83,752 | $11,240 |
| Melissa Hoffman | Program Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $64,225 | $16,666 |
| Sarah Parkes | Board Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Tucker | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Inouye | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara House | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Crow | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Zanto | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Reed Schneider | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Farnsworth | Director Trustee or director, Former | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kasey McJunkin | Director Trustee or director, Former | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vera Reyes | Director Trustee or director, Former | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3208, TRUCKEE, CA 96160-3208
- In care of
- % SARAH OTTLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sarah Ottley, 2202 Braun Ct, Golden, CO 80401
- Signed the 990
- Sarah Ottley, Interim Executive Director
- Phone
- (559) 676-5096
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-1579462 or by the name ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To empower underserved youth through transformational literacy, leadership, and outdoor experiences
Program accomplishments
- ARC's Summer Courses for Tahoe-Truckee youth integrate wilderness expeditions and academic basecamps. Based in Yosemite and Tahoe, these courses facilitate the development of essential leadership and academic skills in alternative classroom settings and on outdoor adventures. Rigorous activities require physical and mental commitment and interpersonal collaboration, while building an ethos for healthy lifestyles, personal empowerment, and environmental stewardship. Challenging leadership and life-skills training focuses on self-management, goal setting, personal responsibility, teamwork, communication, and resilience. Literacy sessions develop skills in critical thinking, reading comprehension, writing, and public speaking. After participating, ARC youth respond more positively to statements including, "I am developing good health habits", and "I deal with frustration in positive ways." They also show a statistically significant increase in all four of the internal asset categories on Search Institute's Developmental Assets Profile (DAP), with the largest increases in Positive Self Identity and Positive Values.Expenses $291,822
- ARC's Summer Courses for Central Valley youth integrate wilderness expeditions and academic basecamps. Based in Yosemite and Tahoe, these courses facilitate the development of essential leadership and academic skills in alternative classroom settings and on outdoor adventures. Rigorous activities require physical and mental commitment and interpersonal collaboration, while building an ethos for healthy lifestyles, personal empowerment, and environmental stewardship. Challenging leadership and life-skills training focuses on self-management, goal setting, personal responsibility, teamwork, communication, and resilience. Literacy sessions develop skills in critical thinking, reading comprehension, writing, and public speaking. After participating, ARC youth respond more positively to statements including, "I am developing good health habits", and "I deal with frustration in positive ways." They also show a statistically significant increase in all four of the internal asset categories on Search Institute's Developmental Assets Profile (DAP), with the largest increases in Positive Self Identity and Positive Values.Expenses $235,129
- The academic year Community Leadership Program of ARC in the Tahoe-Truckee region is an immersive, multi-year program progression that increases access to four goals areas - literacy development, outdoor experiences, leadership development, and community building - for rural, low-income and English Learner high school students. The academic-year program is embedded in two high schools in the region, offering thousands of participant program hours of outdoor and leadership instruction each year. The program is unique and impactful because: (1) ARC staff have long-term relationships with students, and they find belonging within ARC, among their peers and the adult staff members; and (2) The curriculum integrates literacy development (especially writing and public speaking) into the more traditional aspects of outdoor education (recreational activities and leadership development).Expenses $258,475
- The academic year Community Leadership Program of ARC in the Central Valley region is an immersive, multi-year program progression that increases access to four goals areas - literacy development, outdoor experiences, leadership development, and community building - for rural, low-income and English Learner high school students. The academic-year program is embedded in two high schools in the region, offering thousands of participant program hours of outdoor and leadership instruction each year. The program is unique and impactful because: (1) ARC staff have long-term relationships with students, and they find belonging within ARC, among their peers and the adult staff members; and (2) The curriculum integrates literacy development (especially writing and public speaking) into the more traditional aspects of outdoor education (recreational activities and leadership development).Expenses $222,340
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1579462
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $545,808
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,200,391
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,200,391 | $1,197,629 | $545,808 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $892,824 | $871,284 | $548,597 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $750,429 | $695,368 | $536,820 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 47-1579462).
Questions about ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE
- What is the EIN of ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE is 47-1579462.
- Is ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE 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 ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sarah Ottley.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,627 (Sarah Ottley, Interim Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,200,391, expenses of $1,197,629 and total assets of $545,808 at year end.
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