2025-04-03T15:20:09-05:00 2024-06-30 GARY MCGEE & CO LLP 1000 SW BROADWAY SUITE 1200 PORTLAND OR 97205 990 2023-07-01 274657069 FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL FRIE 9713038914 PO BOX 82684 PORTLAND OR 97282 KIM SILVA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9713038914 2025-04-03 1 YEE LEE MCGEE P01294356 5032222515 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KIM SILVA PO BOX 82684 PORTLAND OR 97282 369923 0 X WWW.FRIENDSOFOUTDOORSCHOOL.ORG X 2011 OR IMPROVING ACCESS TO OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN OREGON 10 10 3 100 0 0 155935 205823 99947 161123 1170 1994 5207 983 262259 369923 3241 0 0 0 275969 275742 0 0 18345 129975 193586 409185 469328 -146926 -99405 1360031 1435847 39440 124374 1320591 1311473 X 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. 0 0 407211 161123 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 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* 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;CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * HOSTED MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES FOR OUTDOOR SCHOOL NETWORK MEMBERS TO LEARN, SHARE, AND COLLABORATE;* PROMOTED EFFORTS AND MADE CONNECTIONS WITH KEY PARTNERS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN ODS FOR STUDENTS;* PROVIDE EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THE OREGON ODS SYSTEM; AND* HELPED ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES TROUBLE-SHOOT 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 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, THIS NETWORK MANAGED BY FODS:* GATHERED TO CELEBRATE AND SHARE IN THE JOY OF ODS;* 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:* SUPPORTING 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;* COLLABORATING ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THEIR ODS PARTNERS IN IMPLEMENTING HIGH QUALITY, ENGAGING, AND RESPONSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING;* COLLABORATING 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;* PARTNERING TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATING IN ODS AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND CAREER SKILLS; * PROVIDING EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVE ON A VARIETY OF POLICY DECISIONS;* CONNECTING THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY WITH THE KEY CONTACTS AT OSU EXTENSION;* COMMUNICATING PROGRAM DATA TO DECISION-MAKERS AND SHARED CONSTITUENCY AND STAKEHOLDERS;* MANAGING STIPENDS FOR LOW-INCOME COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS;* COHOSTING OVER 50 VIRTUAL GATHERINGS TO SUPPORT ODS PROGRAMS AND SITES;* HELPING TO HIRE KEY STAFF POSITIONS AT OSU EXTENSION SERVICE OUTDOOR SCHOOL. 12000 ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING - FODS LEADS THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR OREGON'S STATEWIDE ODS PROGRAM. DURING THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, FODS:* 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;* ENGAGED LEGISLATORS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS WITH PERSONAL TOURS AT ODS;* SHARED PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT ODS WITH LEGISLATORS AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS;CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. * CHAMPIONED STATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND OFFER AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AT ODS; AND* ENDORSED MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY OUR CAMP, EDUCATION, AND EQUITY PARTNERS. 419211 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 OR X KIM SILVA 9713038914 PO BOX 82684 PORTLAND OR 97282 JENNIFER SATALINO BOARD CHAIR 1.75 X X 0 0 0 ANDY LINDBERG BOARD SECRETARY 1.75 X X 0 0 0 DAVE ESHBAUGH BOARD TREASURER 1.75 X 0 0 0 CARLA COLEMEN BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER GRUBE BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMY KEPLER BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 GARY MYERS BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAIGE RICHARDSON BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 GARY TAYLOR BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARY THOMAS BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 KIM SILVA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00 X 59433 0 28060 59433 0 28060 0 0 0 0 0 205823 8124 205823 MESD ODS SERVICE 611110 100106 100106 OTHER CONTRACT SERVICE 611110 61017 61017 161123 1994 1994 OTHER 900099 983 983 983 369923 161123 0 2977 X 86634 75785 7166 3683 136221 128721 1677 5823 19508 18430 180 898 17601 16660 189 752 15778 14542 559 677 17351 17351 76545 76304 109 132 450 450 33924 31266 1203 1455 8877 8181 315 381 10627 10627 23254 23254 2565 2364 91 110 MISCELLANEOUS 14605 12220 1885 500 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 2914 13 2901 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1018 1018 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 1014 1014 442 407 16 19 469328 419211 31772 18345 548563 643825 16545 4079 12296 8388 2321 8962 780306 770593 1360031 1435847 30800 33251 8640 91123 39440 124374 X 563830 570359 756761 741114 1320591 1311473 1360031 1435847 X -99405 90287 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 257893 337746 1258965 155935 205823 2216362 257893 337746 1258965 155935 205823 2216362 1180950 1035412 1238 623 378 1170 1994 5403 4207 20122 9033 5207 983 39552 2261317 552881 0.45790 0.43520 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 4,207. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 17,060. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 9,033. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 5,207. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 983. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,062. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 450983 450983 90197 22549 0 0 85737 76629 79282 90197 331845 497768 14225 14225 21434 19157 19821 22549 82961 124442 780306 90287 100000 770593 798535 81771 100000 780306 45908 1000000 -147373 100000 798535 35148 10760 45908 33438 1710 35148 0.06099 0.93901 1 0 0 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OCF 770593 770593 PART V, LINE 4: FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL INTENDS TO GROW THEIR BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT IN ORDER TO SUPPORT FUTURE OPERATIONS THROUGH DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS AND UTILIZE EARNINGS FROM THEIR TERM ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR THE DURATION OF THE TERM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR, BOARD SECRETARY, AND BOARD TREASURER AND THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND TO ANSWER QUESTIONS BY EMAIL OR AT THE NEXT BOARDING MEETING BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD CHAIR ASKS FOR ANY CONFLICTS AT EVERY BOARD MEETING. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD IF ANY ARE PRESENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPARED THE COMPENSATION AND JOB DUTIES TO THAT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE BOARD DISCUSSED THE COMPENSATION AND APPROVED IT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 72,585. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 72,585. PROFESSIONAL FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 880. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 880. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,839. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 109. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 132. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,080. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET CHANGE IN THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OCF 90,287.