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Nonprofit · EIN 48-0945498

OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC

Tax-exempt · OLATHE, KS 66061

Financials

$278K$276K2023$286K$286K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$285,800$285,713$87$68,956$0$68,956
December 31, 2023990$277,933$275,873$2,060$68,869$0$68,869
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,000
Program service revenue
$284,795
Investment income
$5
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$41,970
Other salaries and wages
$127,362
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$181,670
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$20,043
Depreciation
$2,545
Program services (functional)
$285,713

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$68,869
Total assets, end of year
$68,956
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$68,956
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,527
Net assets without donor restrictions
$68,956
Gross receipts
$285,800
Employees
57
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
KS

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gene LambSecretary/Treasurer/Camp Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$29,145
Larry HarePresident/Camp Director
Trustee or director, Officer
16$12,824
James LockardBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gene LambSecretary/Treasurer/Camp Director
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
40$26,440
Larry HarePresident/Camp Director
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
16$11,036
James LockardBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1006 N BLAKE ST, OLATHE, KS 66061-6490
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Gene Lamb, 1006 North Blake, Olathe, KS 66061
Signed the 990
Gene Lamb, Secretary/Treasurer
Phone
(913) 780-3213

Mission

To provide children with an experience in the outdoors that will instill in them a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment throughout their lifetime.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Educational workshops in natural history for all persons, majority of programs attended by school age children during summer months. Summer education workshops pertain to natural history. Over 1,500 campers attended the program during 2024.
    Expenses $285,713 · revenue $285,800

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-0945498
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
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C600)
Assets (IRS master file)
$68,956
Income (IRS master file)
$285,800

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$285,800$285,713$68,956IRS
990December 2023$277,933$275,873$68,869XML
990December 2022$275,129$265,312$66,809IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

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 48-0945498).

Questions about OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC

What is the EIN of OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC is 48-0945498.
Is OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC 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 OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Gene Lamb.
Who are the officers and directors of OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $29,145 (Gene Lamb, Secretary/Treasurer/Camp Director).
How much revenue does OUTDOOR EDUCATION LABORATORY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $285,800, expenses of $285,713 and total assets of $68,956 at year end.

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