Nonprofit · EIN 90-0087367
NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · WINNEMUCCA, NV 89445
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $958,641 | $992,510 | -$33,869 | $302,132 | $15,991 | $286,141 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,129,041 | $1,025,271 | $103,770 | $351,825 | $36,686 | $315,139 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $982,448 | $845,770 | $136,678 | $203,181 | $1,308 | $201,873 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $938,100
- of which government grants
- $688,950
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $925
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,616
- Other revenue
- $19,616
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $74,993
- Other salaries and wages
- $504,704
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $646,757
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,664
- Occupancy
- $60,543
- Travel
- $46,423
- Depreciation
- $13,347
- Program services (functional)
- $866,787
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,400
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,323
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $351,825
- Total assets, end of year
- $302,132
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,991
- Net assets, end of year
- $286,141
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $48,208
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $286,141
- Gross receipts
- $969,750
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Erquiaga | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,993 | $6,000 |
| Tina Burke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Nelson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE ERQUIAGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $66,146 | $6,250 |
| TINA BURKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HUNT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDOLYN THRAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE ERQUIAGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $66,279 | $5,725 |
| TINA BURKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HUNT | PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 655 ANDERSON ST, WINNEMUCCA, NV 89445-3657
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Melanie Erquiaga, 655 Anderson St, Winnemucca, NV 89445
- Signed the 990
- Melanie Erquiaga, Executive Director
- Phone
- (775) 623-5656
- Website
- www.nevadaoutdoorschool.org
- Return prepared by
- Squire & Company PC
Mission
Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of habitat and dedication to community. Our vision is for Nevadans to be healthy and engaged citizens who feel connected to the natural world and choose to explore the outdoors responsibly.
Program accomplishments
- AmeriCorps State Corporation for National & Community Service: Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) is a subgrantee for the AmeriCorps State Formula Program in Nevada. The AmeriCorps program at NOS offers opportunities for partner non-profit and government agencies to host a national service member to help advance their mission. Some of the national service members from this grant also serve with Nevada Outdoor School to assist with the planning, implementation and devliery of our outdoor education programs.Expenses $202,879
- Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grants: Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) has maintained an assistance agreement with the BLM since our organization was founded in 2002. Currently we have a statewide assistance agreement that helps support our outdoor education, community outdoor events and off highway vehicles safety eduction throughout the state. We also have an assistance agreement with the Elko District to support their California Trail education programs at the California Trail Interpretive Center and with the Winnemucca District to support various community hikes, clean up projects and youth outdoor education initiatives.Expenses $178,904
- State of Nevada, Division of State Parks, recreational trails programs grants. Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) has maintained a strong and consistent funding partnership with Nevada State Parks for several years. These grants support expenses for our youth outdoor eduction, outdoor skills trainings and community outreach programs and any trail or campground maintenance projects.Expenses $123,541
- AmeriCorps State Corporation for National & Community Service: Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) is a subgrantee for the AmeriCorps State Formula Program in Nevada. The AmeriCorps program at NOS offers opportunities for partner non-profit and government agencies to host a national service member to help advance their mission. Some of the national service members from this grant also serve with Nevada Outdoor School to assist with the planning and implementation of our education programming.Expenses $361,463
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 90-0087367
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $302,132
- Income (IRS master file)
- $969,750
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $958,641 | $992,510 | $302,132 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,129,041 | $1,025,271 | $351,825 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $982,448 | $845,770 | $203,181 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $737,815 | $758,892 | $75,666 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 90-0087367).
Questions about NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL is 90-0087367.
- Is NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL 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 NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Melanie Erquiaga.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,993 (Melanie Erquiaga, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NEVADA OUTDOOR SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $958,641, expenses of $992,510 and total assets of $302,132 at year end.
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