2026-06-30T16:37:34-07:00 2025-12-31 770581023 Stoltey & Associates 4643 Kennington Dr Santa Maria CA 93455 990 2025-01-01 770526117 Wilderness Youth Project Inc WILD 8059648096 2040 Alameda Padre Serra 224 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Daniel Fontaine Executive Director 2026-06-30 true Brad Stoltey P00241354 8056895880 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Carrie Kappel 2040 Alameda Padre Serra 224 Santa Barbara CA 93103 5966526 false X wyp.org X 1999 CA The mission of WYP is 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, respectful and confident stewards of our world. 14 14 116 94 0 5199661 4129118 753196 871397 122835 259201 158524 16317 6234216 5276033 0 0 3050204 3324844 27304 38835 426800 1086721 1236122 4164229 4599801 2069987 676232 6503869 7028731 432025 243153 6071844 6785578 The mission of Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) is 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, respectful and confident stewards of our world.American children spend over 90% of their time indoors. 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. false false 2260457 772821 Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) ~ Nature Connection ProgramsNature makes children smarter, healthier, happier, and more likely to care for the planet. In 2025, WYP programs served over 1,300 youth through outdoor enrichment programs: 43 weekly school-year and after-school programs, and 660 summer camp spots serving children ages three through eighteen. Through fundraising, WYP was able to provide scholarships to over 75% of participants.In addition to WYPs youth nature-mentoring programs, Wilderness Youth Project acts as fiscal sponsor to two separate entity programs: REACH and Sea League (SL), described below. 1003167 3203 REACH (Resilience, Education, Adventure, Community and Health) REACH is a two-and-a-half-year program that provides transformative support and development opportunities for first-generation students as they navigate the transition from high school to postsecondary education and beyond. Through a blend of academic preparation, outdoor experiences, and personal development, REACH helps students build leadership skills, develop meaningful relationships, and engage in formative experiences that prepare them for a successful transition from school to a fulfilling career.REACH serves an average of 173 students annually, beginning in their junior year of high school and continuing through the summer after their first year of college. At any given time, the program supports up to three cohorts simultaneously, providing consistent, multi-year engagement. Even after completing the program, students continue to have access to mentorship, college success resources, and outdoor opportunities as needed.In 2025, REACH was primarily funded by a single donor. While the organization remains primarily supported by one major funder, it has also secured additional support from private foundations and a growing base of individual donors.REACH income for the year ended December 31, 2025 totaled $1,130,777 and expenses totaled $1,003,164 resulting in an increase of net assets of $127,613. 417321 95373 Sea League (TSL) - SL 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. SL 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.Sea Leagues mission is to create immersive opportunities for youth to explore, play and build community in marine habitats.Sea League served 324 youth participants in 2025, an 84% increase from the previous year. SL delivered ocean-based education through surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and marine science curriculum led by UCSB student mentors. Over 55% of participants received scholarships. Program highlights included the first Anacapa Island snorkeling expedition, the launch of Pelagixa school-based ocean education programand 384 hours of swim instruction.Sea League income for the year ended December 31, 2025 totaled $329,447 and expenses totaled $418,159 resulting in a decrease of net assets of $88,711. 3680945 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 true 116 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 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 X Raul Aguilera REACH Executive Di 40.00 0.00 122670 0 0 Ulises Rios Transportation MGR 40.00 0.00 114106 0 0 Sharon Buczaczer Program Director 40.00 0.00 113298 0 0 Daniel Fontaine Executive Director 40.00 0.00 111644 0 0 Erika Lindemann Associate Director 40.00 0.00 110206 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 Jeff Kim 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 Franky Viveros Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Bass Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Raquel Lopez Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Vesper Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Guadalupe Perez Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 571924 7 false false false Where there be dragons 1905 15th Street 4129 Boulder CO 80306 Student Training/Camp 131138 1 731889 3397229 22313 4129118 Program Fees 871397 871397 871397 126220 126220 0 0 0 813656 680675 132981 132981 132981 14442 9818 4624 4624 0 0 Other 11693 11693 11693 5276033 1016071 130844 0 0 0 0 0 0 3074677 2476399 285173 313105 0 0 250167 198424 25643 26100 0 0 39395 4998 34397 0 38835 38835 12357 12357 16083 15384 699 37593 21480 16113 53045 22940 19884 10221 29350 10391 18815 144 0 138288 114889 12771 10628 0 0 0 0 0 83133 78501 4632 106350 95525 9608 1217 Program Expenses 487046 487046 Automobile Expenses 100017 99594 359 64 MISCELLANEOUS 90516 28140 62376 Education & Training 26662 23445 2449 768 16287 3789 2893 9605 4599801 3680945 492056 426800 1760725 1281349 807038 658023 388589 563694 3156 7536 0 0 0 0 35562 52098 983612 619871 349067 363741 2270892 2597200 212685 130062 0 0 676155 1375028 6503869 7028731 180334 109995 87875 23319 163816 109839 432025 243153 X 3803169 4002487 2268675 2783091 6071844 6785578 6503869 7028731 676232 37502 X false true X true false X 1590566 2248588 2508720 5199661 4129118 15676653 711000 798582 723205 753196 871397 3857380 0 0 0 2301566 3047170 3231925 5952857 5000515 19534033 89170 39812 31715 46510 68660 275867 314195 762573 1301798 1346444 3725010 403365 802385 1333513 46510 1415104 4000877 15533156 35542 59100 40995 63476 126220 325333 0 35542 59100 40995 63476 126220 325333 0 30 7389 11693 19112 2337108 3106270 3272950 6023722 5138428 19878478 0.78140 0.80610 0.01640 0.01180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 493634 92936 24142 562428 498720 70914 76000 493634 427645 94056 22981 498720 489259 40000 -79127 22487 427645 461968 45743 18452 489259 0.86000 0.14000 false false false 120000 120000 18237 9464 8773 752591 525773 226818 92784 84634 8150 363741 Interest Receivable 20350 Right of Use Asset 104678 1375028 Lease Obligations 109839 109839 X 5303141 37502 1963 39465 5263676 12357 12357 5276033 4589407 1963 1963 4587444 12357 12357 4599801 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 29235 Jeff Brooks 2542 7th Ave W Seattle WA 98119 Fundraising consulting false 9600 38835 CA Luncheon 14442 14442 3456 4946 1416 14442 14442 3456 4946 1416 9818 4624 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Organization's Process to Review Form 990- 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 Enforcement of Conflicts Policy-Board members and senior management sign an annual disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. Any potential conflict of interest is reviewed and discussed by the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation Process for Top Official-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 B, Line 15b Compensation Process for Officers and employees-The Executive Director reviews the performance and compensation of all staff members. Officers receive no compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation-All organizational and governing documents, policies and financial documents are available and open to the public upon request.