2026-05-01T12:26:04-05:00 2025-06-30 GARY MCGEE & CO LLP 222 SW COLUMBIA ST STE 200 PORTLAND OR 97201 990 2024-07-01 274657069 FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL FRIE 9713038914 PO BOX 82684 PORTLAND OR 97282 KIM SILVA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9713038914 2026-05-01 1 1 RYAN ARLAND NICEWANDER P03345185 5032222515 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KIM SILVA PO BOX 82684 PORTLAND OR 97282 414617 0 X WWW.FRIENDSOFOUTDOORSCHOOL.ORG X 2011 OR IMPROVING ACCESS TO OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN OREGON. 10 10 3 150 0 0 205823 219043 161123 192942 1994 2191 983 441 369923 414617 0 7600 0 0 275742 284533 0 0 20739 193586 240741 469328 532874 -99405 -118257 1435847 1396859 124374 116721 1311473 1280138 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 451133 7600 192942 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. 35354 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. 486487 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 (THROUGH MAY 2025) 1.75 X X 0 0 0 CARLA COLEMEN BOARD SECRETARY (STARTING MAY 2025) 0.50 X 0 0 0 DAVE ESHBAUGH TREASURER 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 65747 0 29585 65747 0 29585 0 0 0 0 0 219043 219043 MESD ODS SERVICE 611110 100056 100056 OTHER CONTRACT SERVICE 611110 92886 92886 192942 2191 2191 OTHER 900099 441 441 441 414617 192942 0 2632 X 7600 7600 117281 110244 1173 5864 118749 111625 1187 5937 18945 17809 189 947 12516 11765 125 626 17042 16020 170 852 1700 1700 17196 17196 107515 107369 24 122 450 450 28132 26445 281 1406 15778 14831 158 789 19040 19040 22089 22089 2640 2482 26 132 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 13770 13770 MISCELLANEOUS 6627 4948 1483 196 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 3297 3 3294 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1552 1552 955 381 574 532874 486487 25648 20739 643825 627180 4079 1650 8388 9980 8962 534 770593 757515 1435847 1396859 33251 26842 91123 89879 124374 116721 X 570359 506703 741114 773435 1311473 1280138 1435847 1396859 X -118257 86922 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 337746 1258965 155935 205823 219043 2177512 337746 1258965 155935 205823 219043 2177512 1199583 977929 623 378 1170 1994 2191 6356 20122 9033 5207 983 441 35786 2219654 671240 0.44060 0.45790 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 17,060. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 9,033. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 5,207. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 983. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 441. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,062. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6164 29370 35534 476601 512135 101820 25455 0 0 76629 79282 90197 101820 347928 521892 14225 35534 49759 19157 19821 22549 25455 86982 130473 6164 6164 770593 86922 100000 757515 780306 90287 100000 770593 798535 81771 100000 780306 45908 1000000 -147373 100000 798535 35148 10760 45908 0.06904 0.93096 1 0 0 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OCF 757515 757515 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 42,330. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 42,330. PROFESSIONAL FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,755. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,755. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,284. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 122. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,430. LOBBYING/ADVOCACY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 60,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 60,000. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET CHANGE IN THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OCF 86,922.