Nonprofit · EIN 27-3427884
IDAHO BASECAMP
Tax-exempt · KETCHUM, ID 83340
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,674,921 | $923,440 | $1,751,481 | $4,889,428 | $72,550 | $4,816,878 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,143,876 | $1,310,116 | $833,760 | $3,117,694 | $40,585 | $3,077,109 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,365,687 | $1,165,515 | $200,172 | $2,264,476 | $24,051 | $2,240,425 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $938,518 | $831,823 | $106,695 | $1,725,324 | $717,649 | $1,007,675 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,994,680
- Program service revenue
- $617,523
- Investment income
- $18,935
- Other revenue
- $43,783
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $510,811
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $510,811
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $64,631
- Depreciation
- $68,867
- Program services (functional)
- $700,840
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,948
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,652
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,117,694
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,889,428
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $72,550
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,816,878
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,857,417
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,627,058
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,189,820
- Gross receipts
- $2,674,921
- Employees
- 63
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- ID
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHEW GERSHATER | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $63,077 |
| WHITNEY MCNEES GERSHATER | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE EVERETT | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BROOKS PRESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JEFF ROSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JENNIE GERSHATER LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JACK GILLIGAN | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNE NEILSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHEW GERSHATER | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $80,151 |
| WHITNEY MCNEES GERSHATER | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $33,831 |
| JAMIE EVERETT | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BROOKS PRESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JEFF ROSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENNIE GERSHATER LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JACK GILLIGAN | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHEW GERSHATER | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $82,500 |
| WHITNEY MCNEES GERSHATER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $32,400 |
| JAMIE EVERITT | TREASURER/PR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BROOKS PRESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF ROSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENNIE GERSHATER LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JACK GILLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHEW GERSHATER | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $67,500 |
| WHITNEY MCNEES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $23,008 |
| JAMIE EVERITT | TREASURER/PR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JENNIFER G LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID KURTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 183, KETCHUM, ID 83340-0177
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO BOX 4980, KETCHUM ID 83340
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MATHEW GERSHATER
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- JOEY CARDELLA, 650 HARVARD AVE, BALDWIN NY 11510
- Signed the 990
- MATHEW GERSHATER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (208) 720-1822
- Website
- WWW.IDAHOBASECAMP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- J NEEL AND COMPANY PA
Mission
A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ROOTED IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, IDAHO BASECAMP HELPS DEVELOP RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND CONNECTION IN YOUTH THROUGH ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION, AND INTENTIONAL PLAY IN THE OUTDOORS.
Program accomplishments
- MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE TOURS FOR OVER 27 YEARS, IDAHO BASECAMPS MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE TOURS HAS LED CHILDREN INTO WILD SPACES, STRIPPING AWAY DISTRACTIONS SO THEY CAN FULLY ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM. OUR CAMPS CENTER AROUND DEVELOPING EACH CHILDS INNER BASECAMP BY TEACHING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, COURAGE, RESPECT AND CONNECTION. WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE 4-15, WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES, OVERNIGHT TRIPS, EXTENDED ROAD TRIPS, AND DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING.Expenses $631,258 · revenue $544,420
- 5TH GRADE IDAHO BASECAMPS SAHM 5TH GRADE PROGRAM, NOW IN ITS SEVENTH YEAR, OFFERS A THREE-DAY, TWO-NIGHT IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR 5TH-GRADE STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SIX IDAHO COUNTIES. HELD AT OUR BIG LOST CAMPUS, THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A STRONG CONNECTION WITH THE OUTDOORS AND LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH. OUR CAREFULLY CRAFTED CURRICULUM BLENDS HANDS-ON SCIENCE INQUIRY, ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO COMMUNICATE, TRUST, AND FEEL SAFE WITH THEIR PEERS. THEY DEVELOP A NEW SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AS THEY WORK THROUGH FEARS AND BECOME MORE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.revenue $119,105
- EXPLORERS DEDICATED TO CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR YOUTH IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, IDAHO BASECAMP HAS PARTNERED WITH FAR + WISE, A LOCAL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ORGANIZATION, TO OFFER A ONE-OF-A-KIND OUTDOOR ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE. EACH WEEK, STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-5 PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPLORERS PROGRAM, WHICH COMBINES OUTDOOR EDUCATION WITH ENGAGING, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT LOCAL WILDLIFE, PLANTS, AND SAFE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WHILE DEVELOPING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCORPORATES ART, PLAY, AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH, TEAMWORK, AND RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND THE NATURAL WORLD.revenue $35,035
- OUTDOOR HISPANIC LEADERS IDAHO BASECAMPS OUTDOOR HISPANIC LEADERS (OHL) PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR HISPANIC MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BLAINE COUNTY, IDAHO. OHL GUIDES A COHORT OF 26, 6TH-8TH GRADE HISPANIC STUDENTS THROUGH A CULTURALLY TARGETED OUTDOOR CURRICULUM THAT FOSTERS POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, COURAGE, RESPECT, COMMUNICATION, AND LEADERSHIP. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, ENABLING THEM TO NAVIGATE THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND WITH CONFIDENCE. SPROUTS A WALDORF-INSPIRED CREATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 4.5 - 6 YEARS OLD. IDAHO BASECAMPS SPROUTS KINDERSCHOOL IS A WARM AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN AND GROW THROUGH EXPLORATION AND INTENTIONAL PLAY. FREE FROM OUTSIDE DISTRACTIONS, THE CHILDREN ARE FULLY ENGAGED WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR OWN STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS, AND WE TAILOR OUR CURRICULUM TO MEET EACH CHILD'S NEEDS. BIG LOST CAMPUSExpenses $69,582 · revenue $184,270
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3427884
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,889,428
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,674,921
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,674,921 | $923,440 | $4,889,428 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,143,876 | $1,310,116 | $3,117,694 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,365,687 | $1,165,515 | $2,264,476 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,070,144 | $1,159,399 | $2,110,887 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $938,518 | $831,823 | $1,725,324 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: JOEY CARDELLA | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3427884).
Questions about IDAHO BASECAMP
- What is the EIN of IDAHO BASECAMP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IDAHO BASECAMP is 27-3427884.
- Is IDAHO BASECAMP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to IDAHO BASECAMP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IDAHO BASECAMP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of IDAHO BASECAMP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IDAHO BASECAMP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IDAHO BASECAMP?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MATHEW GERSHATER.
- Who are the officers and directors of IDAHO BASECAMP?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,077 (MATHEW GERSHATER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does IDAHO BASECAMP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,674,921, expenses of $923,440 and total assets of $4,889,428 at year end.
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