2024-02-17T23:00:02Z 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 020678401 AROUND-N-OVER AROU 2066698673 PO BOX 19662 SEATTLE WA 98109 Erden S Eruc President 2066698673 2024-02-17 Erden S Eruc true 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.Around-n-Over.org X X 7555 7555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7555 0 0 0 768 0 337 38393 39498 -31943 -335380 0 -367323 9630 10640 0 0 43517 30998 53147 41638 388528 408961 -335381 -367323 As per our Articles of Incorporation and updated mission statement the goals of Around-n-Over are To preserve and promote the legacy of human powered self-propelled exploration and adventure as personified by Gran Kropp 1 To assist poor communities in their struggle towards self-sufficiency by providing basic educational aid and resources know-how and facilities 2 To inspire and instill the values of selflessness sacrifice and perseverance in young people so that they might develop into good citizens and stewards of this earth and 3 To inspire and inform young people by developing educational activities based on the realities of human powered exploration and adventure including but not limited to geography mathematics natural science physical fitness and social studies Documentary Castaway with Purpose This documentary will chronicle the first solo human-powered circumnavigation that took 5 years 11 days to finish Erden Eru completed this journey and was listed in the 2014 Guinness Book of World Records He raised funds for Around-n-Over and shared his story online and by satellite phone teleconferences The goal of the documentary will be to educate and to inspire its audience hence in line with the mission of Around-n-Over For details please see httpwwwcastawaywithpurposecom httpswwwkickstartercomprojects1215913508castaway-with-purpose 2 Expeditions Six Summits Project and other expeditions are the source of our stories and presentations to schools and general public The expenses covered equipment required supplies maintenance licenses renewed training received travel and supplies while on expedition 18 Depreciation Some of the items in the expedition kit were entered as assets These were used depleted and discarded over time Below is a table which shows purchase date item description and original asset value 12 Administrative Expenses These expenses were essentially the overhead for the organization which included website domain and hosting expenses software licenses registrations postage and printing legal fees and bank service charges 4 Fundraising Expenses In an effort to attract support travel to supportive settings is often required This expense line item included such expenses 1 37 Bill Hinsley Director 1.00 0 0 0 Ronnie Henderson Director and Treasurer 1.00 0 0 0 Nancy Board Director 1.00 0 0 0 Erden Eruc President 40.00 0 0 0 X false false false false false true 408961 false false WA Erden Eruc 14601 91st Ave NW Gig Harbor WA 98329 2066698673 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 7213 1276 45459 6768 7555 68271 7213 1276 45459 6768 7555 68271 27990 40281 8 4 7 5 5 29 68300 0.59 0.57 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 Erden Eruc President to fund expeditions meeting our mission requirements to be returned by future sponsosrhips X 388528 408961 false true false 0 Schedule O: Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Some expedition kits used on the ocean and land phases are included in this sum. Ocean rowboat, its parts, cameras, tracking units, satellite communication equipment fell into this category, not all was included. A depreciation schedule was lacking while the equipment aged or became obsolete which then had to be discarded and replaced, some over a decade ago. Original cost of the discarded kit in our books was $12,519 Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Six Summits Project and other human powered endeavors carried out by Erden Eruc required funding from his family funds. These endeavors are the source of stories and lessons shared with classrooms, sometimes delivered by costly satellite communications while on expedition. We anticipate these to be reimbursed by sponsorships and speaking engagements in the future. This applies to teh figure on Line 38b as well. 990EZ PART-1 Line 16 Amount Description 2,238 - Documentary project 18,438 - Row across the Pacific Ocean as part of Six Summits Project 12,519 - Total depreciation expense on discarded items (see explanation above for Line 24) 1,549 - Fundraising expenses 4,753 - Administrative expenses Schedule A Part VI The amount on line 12 consists of sponsorships and grants which were treated as restricted contributions and applied to our human powered projects. In addition, the speaking fees were included in that total. $ 4,905 - GuideWire, grant $ 3,000 - TACAWA grant $ 1,750 - Turkish Maritime Chamber of Commerce $ 1,000 - MediaLocate, speaking fee $ 971 - T-Mobile matching grant