Nonprofit · EIN 95-2561330
OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC
Also known as OBA INC
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,020,973 | $1,715,605 | $305,368 | $1,898,099 | $3,110 | $1,894,989 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,883,829 | $1,003,344 | $880,485 | $1,593,941 | $4,320 | $1,589,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,017,272
- of which government grants
- $614,156
- Program service revenue
- $2,925
- Investment income
- $776
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $5,430
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $171,935
- Other salaries and wages
- $902,521
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,218,169
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,765
- Accounting fees
- $19,329
- Travel
- $15,844
- Depreciation
- $34,812
- Program services (functional)
- $1,189,692
- Management and general (functional)
- $525,913
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,593,941
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,898,099
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,894,989
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $242,956
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,025,275
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $869,714
- Gross receipts
- $2,020,973
- Employees
- 74
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Thomas | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $171,935 |
| Steve Bucksbaum | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Finley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ann Harris | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nina Moore | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Felix Aguilar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Everette Jordan | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,996 | $2,032 |
| STEVE BUCKSBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA FINLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN HARRIS | VICE-MAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA MOORE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FELIX AGUILAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN KANE | CHAIRMAN (THRU 7/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN GREEN | DIRECTOR (THRU 8/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1905 LINCOLN AVE G227, PASADENA, CA 91103-1315
- Signed the 990
- Charles Thomas, Executive Director
- Phone
- (626) 564-0844
- Website
- www.obainc.org
- Return prepared by
- LongTermCPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2561330 or by the name OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Leading Outdoor Education Through Meaningful Nature-based Education That Promotes Positive Self-development, Environment Responsibility and Outdoor Career Exposure
Program accomplishments
- THE YRG GRAND PROGRAM IS AIMED AT DIVERTING YOUTH FROM INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM USING APPROACHES THAT ARE EVIDENCE-BASED, CULTURALLY RELEVANT, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE. GRANTS FUNDS WILL BE USED TO TARGET UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. GRANTEES INCLUDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORIGINATIONS. ALL GRANTEES MUST PROVIDE DIVERSION AND ALTERNATE-SANCTION PROGRAMS, ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES, MENTORING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.Expenses $659,225
- ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION (ESE) IS A YEAR-ROUND SERIES OF EXPERIENTIAL TRIPS AND COURSES THAT ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND CAREER EDUCATION. THESE COURSES ARE ONE-DAY, WEEKEND AND EXTENDED SUMMER TRIPS THAT GO TO A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS AND ENHANCE OUR PARTICIPANTS BOTH IN THE WILDERNESS AND COMMUNITY.Expenses $435,394
- OBAS CORE PROGRAMS ARE CENTERED ON A WIDE RANGE OF IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ONE-DAY, WEEKEND, AND EXTENDED EXPEDITIONS TO NATURAL AREAS, AND WORK CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DEIGNED TO CONNECT NOT ONLY URBAN YOUTH TO OPEN SPACES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT GO BEYOND THEIR NORMAL CONSIDERATION. IN ITS CORE PROGRAMS, OBA ALSO OFFERS THE DIVERSE OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (DOLI) WHICH IS A TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP AND TRAIN A CADRE OF ELITE WILDERNESS LEADERS OF COLOR THAT WILL EXPOSE URBAN YOUTH TO OUR NATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND OTHER WILDERNESS AREAS.Expenses $95,073
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 | Not 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
- 95-2561330
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,898,099
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,020,973
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,020,973 | $1,715,605 | $1,898,099 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,883,829 | $1,003,344 | $1,593,941 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,106,103 | $798,692 | $784,145 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 95-2561330).
Questions about OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC
- What is the EIN of OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC is 95-2561330.
- Is OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES 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 OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES 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 OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,935 (Charles Thomas, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,020,973, expenses of $1,715,605 and total assets of $1,898,099 at year end.
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