Nonprofit · EIN 84-1549065
THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,561,107 | $1,003,614 | $557,493 | $2,268,045 | $36,566 | $2,231,479 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $824,925 | $1,231,540 | -$406,615 | $1,697,791 | $23,805 | $1,673,986 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,020,247 | $1,753,203 | -$732,956 | $2,111,705 | $31,104 | $2,080,601 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,502,571
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $58,386
- Other revenue
- $150
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $514,029
- Other salaries and wages
- $203,197
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $203,197
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $411
- Travel
- $63,487
- Program services (functional)
- $823,935
- Management and general (functional)
- $179,679
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,697,791
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,268,045
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,566
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,231,479
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $964,078
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,267,401
- Gross receipts
- $1,561,107
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 382
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIL LITTLEJOHN BOSTICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANICA CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMY DOMINGUEZ-ARMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HILARY HARTLEY | SECRETARY-TR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BILL NEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEN NEUHAUS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATE SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT EBERSOLE | PRESIDENT Key employee | 8 | $0 | $230,603 | $43,505 |
| DR ARLENE CHARLES | FORMER COO Former | 8 | $0 | $221,885 | $24,995 |
| LESFORD DUNCAN | EXECUTIVE DI Key employee | 40 | $162,673 | $0 | $8,975 |
| JEN BOLDRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANICA CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DOMINQUEZ-ARMS | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY HARTLEY | SECRETARY-TR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL NEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN NEUHAUS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ARLENE CHARLES | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 5 | $0 | $206,697 | $20,323 |
| STEPHANIE MAEZ | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $171,804 | $14,837 |
| JEN BOLDRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANICA CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DOMINQUEZ-ARMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESFORD DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY HARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL NEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN NEUHAUS | CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE PELLEGRINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY RIVERA | SECRETARY & Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 21497, BOULDER, CO 80308-4497
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY DOMINGUEZ-ARMS, 935 OSFORD STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94707
- Signed the 990
- AMY DOMINGUEZ-ARMS, CHAIR
- Phone
- (303) 444-3353
- Website
- WWW.OUTDOORFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCNURLIN HITCHCOCK & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATED TO OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITES AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ADDRESSING ISSUES OF THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY AND PROMOTING PARTICIPATION.
Program accomplishments
- CONVENING AND PARTICIPATION: FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND ACTION - THE FOUNDATION IS WORKING TO BRING TOGETHER TOP LEADERS, KEY ORGANIZATIONS, AND YOUTH ACTIVISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN A RANGE OF ACTION-ORIENTED CONVENING EVENTS, FROM INTIMATE HIGH-POWERED GATHERINGS TO LARGE-SCALE YOUTH FESTIVALS. A FOCUS OF THIS WORK INCLUDES EXPLORATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO JOIN FORCES AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL TO DRIVE OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION. THE THRIVE OUTSIDE PROGRAM INVOLVES SUPPORTING EXISTING PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BUILD A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO THE OUTDOORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH MEMBERS AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS TO EXECUTE AND ADMINISTER GRANT PROGRAMS THAT ALSO RESULT IN INCREASED OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION.Expenses $823,935 · grants $514,029
- RESEARCH: IDENTIFYING BEST PRACTICES AND TRENDS - THE FOUNDATION PRODUCES SPECIALIZED REPORTS EXPLORING THE TRENDS AND IMPACT OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN AMERICA. STUDIES INCLUDE NATIONAL PARTICIPATION TRENDS, SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE INACTIVITY AND OBESITY CRISIS, AND SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND AND REVERSE THE GROWING INACTIVITY CRISIS AMONG YOUTH AND THE GROWING DISCONNECT BETWEEN YOUTH AND THE OUTDOORS.
- MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM EXPENSES
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1549065
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,268,045
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,561,107
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,561,107 | $1,003,614 | $2,268,045 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $824,925 | $1,231,540 | $1,697,791 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,020,247 | $1,753,203 | $2,111,705 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,636,844 | $2,217,006 | $2,849,383 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 84-1549065).
Questions about THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION is 84-1549065.
- Is THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION 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 THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY DOMINGUEZ-ARMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,561,107, expenses of $1,003,614 and total assets of $2,268,045 at year end.
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