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Nonprofit · EIN 84-0737619

ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80302

Financials

$528K$562K2023$642K$575K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$641,924$574,912$67,012$346,122$92,035$254,087
December 31, 2023990$528,034$562,225-$34,191$392,966$207,676$185,290
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,493
Program service revenue
$579,152
Investment income
$9,279
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,553
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$81,683
Other salaries and wages
$119,534
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$201,217
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$2,626
Travel
$15,076
Program services (functional)
$488,692
Management and general (functional)
$86,220

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$392,966
Total assets, end of year
$346,122
Total liabilities, end of year
$92,035
Net assets, end of year
$254,087
Publicly traded securities
$181,077
Net assets without donor restrictions
$226,032
Net assets with donor restrictions
$28,055
Gross receipts
$641,924
Employees
3
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1972
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERRY BAGLEYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$81,683
JAY ZARRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROSANNE MISTRETTAPAST SECRETA
Trustee or director
2$0
KYMBERLY LACROSSEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1$0
BERNIE RUPETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRAD DANIELMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTIN HOUGHAMMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1$0
PHIL BROWNPRESIDENT EL
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KC RAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRIAN STROZEWSKIMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER WILLIAMSMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KELLEYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1$0
MELANIE WILLSMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERRY BAGLEYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$81,532
JEROMY SLABYPAST SECRETA
Trustee or director
2.5$0
JONAH HACKERPAST TREASUR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
JAY ZARRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
ROSEANNE MISTRETTASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
ABBY OXBOROUGHMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1.75$0
THOMAS SHORROCKMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1.75$0
KYMBERLY LACROSSEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1.75$0
BERNIE RUPETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
BRAD DANIELMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1.75$0
JUSTIN HOUGHANMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director
1.75$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1942 BROADWAY STE 314C, BOULDER, CO 80302-5233
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHERRY BAGLEY, 2315 18TH STREET SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33712
Signed the 990
SHERRY BAGLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 440-8844
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Mission

TO ELEVATE AND EXPAND THE GLOBAL CAPACITY OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION BY BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONFERENCES - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA, AND HAS CO-SPONSORED CONFERENCES IN OTHER COUNTRIES. THE PURPOSE OF THESE CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS IS TO PROMOTE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTITIONERS FROM A BROAD SPECTRUM TO CONTINUALLY UPDATE AND IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS, LEARNING NEW TECHNIQUES, AND EXPLORE RESEARCH.
    Expenses $313,479 · revenue $349,344
  • ACCREDITATION - IN 1994, AEE DEVELOPED THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDS FOR COMMON PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, BECOMING THE NATION'S FIRST RECOGNIZED ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOCUSING ON EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING. SINCE THEN, THE AEE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM'S STANDARDS-BASED EVALUATION PROCESS BY OBJECTIVE, INDEPENDENT REVIEWERS HAVE BECOME THE INDUSTRY-ACCEPTED LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL, OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE, AND OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. ATTAINING ACCREDITED STATUS THROUGH THE AEE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS SOLID EVIDENCE OF AN ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND SAFETY, BELIEF IN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TOWARD CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AND IMPROVEMENT. PROGRAMS THAT ACHIEVE AEE ACCREDITED STATUS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THEY MEET OR EXCEED RECOGNIZED INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
    Expenses $93,711 · revenue $104,433
  • MEMBERSHIP - AEE IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. OUR MEMBERS INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE OVER ONE MILLION INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR, WITH OUR ACCREDITED PROGRAMS WORKING WITH OVER 300,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. AEE MEMBERS REPRESENT A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PROFESSIONAL FIELDS THAT UTILIZE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION METHODOLOGIES AND PRACTICES: OUTDOOR, CLASSROOM, HUMAN SERVICE, ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING, THERAPEUTIC, AND ADVENTURE SETTINGS. WE RECOGNIZE AND CHAMPION THE FACT THAT EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION CAN TAKE PLACE IN MANY DIFFERENT SETTINGS AND FACILITATE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL FOCUS, PERSPECTIVE AND BACKGROUND. WHILE USE OF THE OUTDOORS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, CHALLENGE IS OFTEN ACHIEVED THROUGH ACTIVITIES IN THE OUTDOORS. ACCORDINGLY, WE RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS. BECOMING A MEMBER OF AEE ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROMOTING, DEFINING,DEVELOPING, AND APPLYING THE THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION.
    Expenses $81,502 · revenue $90,827

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-0737619
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$346,122
Income (IRS master file)
$641,924

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$641,924$574,912$346,122XML
990December 2023$528,034$562,225$392,966XML
990December 2021$393,503$292,626$245,855IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––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 84-0737619).

Questions about ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION is 84-0737619.
Is ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION 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 ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION 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 ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION 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 ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHERRY BAGLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,683 (SHERRY BAGLEY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $641,924, expenses of $574,912 and total assets of $346,122 at year end.

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