2024-06-05T09:04:26-07:00 2023-12-31 770581023 Stoltey & Associates 4643 Kennington Dr Santa Maria CA 93455 990 2023-01-01 770526117 Wilderness Youth Project Inc WILD 8059648096 2040 Alameda Padre Serra 224 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Daniel Fontaine Executive Director 2024-06-05 true Daniel Fontaine 999009999 true Brad A Stoltey P00241354 8056895880 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Carrie Kappel 2040 Alameda Padre Serra 224 Santa Barbara CA 93103 3656623 false X wyp.org X 1999 CA WYP aims to foster confidence, health and a life-long love of learning for young people and families through active outdoor experiences and mentoring. WYP envisions teaching the next generation to be peaceful, respectfull and confident stewards of our world. 12 12 93 40 0 2251864 2508720 798582 723205 1899 39519 2352 3906 3054697 3275350 0 0 2409444 2689389 20833 378687 833468 982510 3242912 3692732 -188215 -417382 4569974 4321074 521198 536697 4048776 3784377 WYP aims to foster confidence, health and a life-long love of learning for young people and families through active outdoor experiences and mentoring. WYP envisions teaching the next generation to be peaceful, respectfull and confident stewards of our world. false false 1970141 732205 Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) ~ Nature Connection ProgramsNature makes children smarter, healthier, happier, and more likely to care for the planet. All children need nature. Not just the ones whose families have privilege and easy access to nature. Not only those of a certain race or economic class or culture or gender or sexual identity or language or set of abilities. Partnering with schools and agencies, WYP has increased access to nature connection and outdoor enrichment programs for marginalized youth. In 2023, WYP programs served 1,355 youth through outdoor enrichment programs: 44 weekly school-year and after-school programs, and 624 summer camp spots serving children ages three through eighteen. Through fundraising, WYP was able to provide scholarships to 68% of participants.In addition to WYPs youth nature-mentoring programs, Wilderness Youth Project acts as fiscal sponsor to two separate entity programs: REACH and The Sea League (TSL), described below. 686043 REACH (Resilience, Education, Adventure, Community and Health) is a two-and-a-half-year program that provides transformative support and development opportunities to first-generation students as they navigate the transition from high school to postsecondary education and opportunities. The program offers a blend of programming focused on academic preparation, outdoor experiences, and personal development that helps students cultivate their leadership skills, foster impactful relationships, and engage in experiences essential for their path from school to a fulfilling career. By engaging participants in academic and personal development activities, building outdoor skills and resilience, and providing direct mentorship, the program develops graduates who will not only advance in their careers but also exhibit leadership and contribute positively to their communities.REACH recruits an average of 135 high school juniors annually, working with up to three cohorts at a time, and supports them through the summer after their first year in college. Post-program graduation, students continue to receive mentorship as needed and resources to achieve their college success and outdoor access. In 2023, the REACH program was fully funded by a single donor. 265257 The Sea League (TSL) - TSL is an after-school program dedicated to providing year-round, equitable opportunities for youth to engage in ocean recreations such as surfing, stand up paddling, kayaking, and environmental education. TSL offers a sliding scale fee structure, making programs accessible regardless of economic circumstances. This commitment to inclusivity ensures a welcoming and diverse community, where children from all backgrounds can enjoy and benefit from nature-connected activities, fostering a sense of belonging in ocean spaces.The Sea Leagues mission is to create immersive opportunities for youth to explore, play and build community in marine habitats.In its first two years, The Sea League served 211 kids, with participation numbers increasing from 72 in 2022 to 139 in 2023. The total program hours rose from 2,016 to 3,892, and scholarships provided increased from 61% to 70%. The representation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participants reached 66% in 2023, up from 2022, and programming expanded from one location to three, highlighting a growing reach and impact in promoting diversity and inclusivity in ocean recreation. 2921441 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 93 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X Daniel Fontaine 8059648096 2040 Alameda Padre Serra Ste 224 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Sharon Buczaczer Program Director 40.00 0.00 102865 0 0 Erika Lindemann Associate Director 40.00 0.00 100535 0 0 Daniel Fontaine Executive Director 40.00 0.00 100035 0 0 Chris Ragland SEA LEA DIR/TRU 40.00 0.00 X 91479 0 0 Carrie Kappel Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Schneider Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Russell Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Devon Azzam Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 April Price Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brook Eiler Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Graciela Cabello Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Teresa Romero Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marlen Limn Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kristen Sullivan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lena Morn-Acereto Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 394914 3 false false false 0 4000 2504720 26871 2508720 Program Fees 723205 723205 723205 40995 40995 0 0 6000 6000 6000 6000 361671 6459 366497 3109 -4826 3350 -1476 -1476 9543 4000 11667 -2124 -2124 0 0 Other 30 30 30 3275350 727759 38871 0 0 0 0 91479 91479 0 2398097 1851941 276097 270059 0 0 199813 153343 23457 23013 0 0 22140 22140 0 20833 20833 9416 9416 4513 400 4113 66179 19587 46592 42621 14234 22765 5622 10718 5702 5016 0 126724 103579 12626 10519 0 0 0 0 0 58084 54686 3398 91232 84143 6389 700 Program Expenses 415413 415413 Automobile Expenses 87357 87113 112 132 Education & Training 31369 28738 2401 230 MISCELLANEOUS 10960 10662 -689 987 5784 421 5363 3692732 2921441 392604 378687 768455 1217331 980272 203840 152240 371143 10972 0 0 0 0 24942 31753 868496 518686 218932 349810 1954183 2077530 67524 0 0 252047 210074 4569974 4321074 160094 232428 109057 90452 252047 213817 521198 536697 X 2481802 2307511 1566974 1476866 4048776 3784377 4569974 4321074 X -417382 234888 -81905 X false true X true false X 2602093 2920121 1590566 2248588 2508720 11870088 622335 424985 711000 798582 723205 3280107 0 0 0 3224428 3345106 2301566 3047170 3231925 15150195 132336 125317 89170 39812 31715 418350 467544 378809 330668 876605 1369224 3422850 599880 504126 419838 916417 1400939 3841200 11308995 11961 14330 35542 59100 40995 161928 0 11961 14330 35542 59100 40995 161928 0 30 30 3236389 3359436 2337108 3106270 3272950 15312153 0.73860 0.76020 0.01060 0.00860 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 427645 94056 22981 498720 489259 40000 -79127 22487 427645 461968 45743 18452 489259 411384 10000 40584 461968 305302 40000 66082 411384 0.83000 0.17000 false false false 120000 120000 18237 2168 16069 711781 510049 201732 18478 6469 12009 349810 Lease Obligations 213817 213817 X 3501797 234888 975 235863 3265934 9416 9416 3275350 3684291 975 975 3683316 9416 9416 3692732 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Future programs and operations Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization has been granted tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service and the Franchise Tax Board under section 501(c)(3) and 23071d, respectively, and therefore no provision for income taxes has been recorded. The Organization is not considered a private foundation. X X X X X X X true Kelsey Maloney 1819 San Adres St Unit B Santa Barbara CA 93101 Grant Writing false 16295 16295 CA SOHO Concert 10074 4000 6074 4576 4606 10074 4000 6074 4576 4606 9182 -3108 X 2 21087 EST FMV X Other 5784 Est FMV false true false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is distributed to all board members via email and sufficient time is given for discussion or questions, prior to being approved by the Executive Team and signed by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members and senior management sign an annual disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. Any potential conflicts of interest is reviewed and discussed by the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THe Board of Directors meets in executive session to review the Executive Director's performance. The Executive Director is evaluated in areas such as strategy/planning, administration/human resources, board relations and financial resources/accountability. Compensation is reviewed with performance and in comparison with similar positions in comparable organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All organization and governing documents, policies and financial documents are available and open to the public upon request. 990 PART XI Prior period adjustment During the year ended December 31, 2023 management discovered $81,905 of conditionalcontributions were improperly reported as contribution revenue during the year endedDecember 31, 2022. The effect of the error is to reduce beginning net assets by $81,905. The conditional contributions will be recognized income when the conditions are met.