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EIN 45-2686552

Learning Outside

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Carrboro
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
Learning Outside Inc. creates hands-on, experiential outdoor learning opportunities for children in Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas. The organization develops, plans, prepares, and conducts outdoor learning programs that enhance current lives and learning while promoting lifelong stewardship of the Earth. In 2022, Learning Outside Inc. conducted 16 different educational programs in 52 different sessions serving 517 participants with 92 being able to attend through scholarships.
Total revenues
$461,715
2023
Total expenses
$408,379
2023
Total assets
$534,473
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Learning Outside

Develop, plan, prepare and conduct outdoor Learning programs for children in chapel hill, nc and surrounding areas. In 2023, the organization conducted 6 different educational programs in 15 number of sessions, serving 553 participants, 60 of whom were able to enroll based on scholarships provided by contributions to the organization.

Who funds Learning Outside

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Grable FoundationPost-Pandemic Leadership Grant$25,000
National Recreation Foundation IncorporatedIn Support of Equitable Access To Youth Outdoor Recreation Programs$15,000
The Alces Foundation 7549-xxxxxx12606For Program Outdoor$10,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Learning Outside

NameTitleCompensation
Wendy B BanningExecutive Director$72,666
George JacksonTreasurer$0
Ann SimpsonSecretary$0
Olivia LudingtonBoard Chair$0

Financials for Learning Outside

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$133,094
Program services$320,130
Investment income and dividends$8,131
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$360
Total revenues$461,715

Form 990s for Learning Outside

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-21990View PDF
2022-122023-04-28990View PDF
2021-122022-06-07990View PDF
2020-122021-06-21990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Nature and Eclectic OutdoorsDripping Springs, TX$124,298
Urban Adventure SquadWashington, DC$237,167
Outward Bound AdventuresPasadena, CA$1,106,103
Worldmind Nature Immersion SchoolLakewood, CO$1,180,868
VildaFairfax, CA$1,089,399
4 Elements Earth EducationNevada City, CA$407,265
Data update history
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from National Recreation Foundation Incorporated
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Elhapa Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 718
Carrboro, NC 27510
Metro area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
County
Orange County, NC
Website URL
learningoutside.org/ 
Phone
(919) 932-0322
IRS details
EIN
45-2686552
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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