EIN 26-2959996

The Woods Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The Woods Project creates wilderness education and exploration experiences that develop critical behaviors needed for disadvantaged students to achieve success in school, in the workplace and life. The organization provides Houston high school students from low-income communities with transformative, experiential learning opportunities in the outdoors which help them develop life and leadership skills such as grit, perseverance, and adaptability.
Total revenues
$1,133,651
2023
Total expenses
$1,021,789
2023
Total assets
$1,050,971
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at The Woods Project

The Woods Project provides houston high school students from low-income communities with transformative, experiential learning opportunities in The outdoors which are designed to help them develop The life and leadership skills (grit/perseverance, adaptability, critical thinking, zest/curiosity, social intelligence, independence/self-control, and environmental awareness) that correlate strongly with success in school, The workplace and life. Twp offers three main programs: weekly after-school clubs, weekend overnight camping trips, and two-week wilderness immersion summer trips to national parks and other comparable outdoor areas. On average, 73% of participants are latino, 15% are african-american, and The remainder are of mixed race or other ethnicities. The Woods Project serves nearly 700 students and provides over 3000 student nights in The wilderness per year

Who funds The Woods Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andrew Delaney FoundationTo Create Wilderness Education and Exploration Experiences That Develop Critical Behaviors Needed for Disadvantaged Students To Achieve Success in School and Life - Program Staff Position, Summer Program Expenses$120,000
The Powell FoundationPost-Secondary Pathways: Post-Secondary Readiness Initiatives$100,000
American Endowment FoundationYouth Devel$50,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at The Woods Project

NameTitleCompensation
Natalie Hausman-WeissExecutive Director$111,310
Adriane ArnoldFinance and Operations Director
Jessi ManleyDevelopment Director
Jess MerinoProgram Director
Manny SalasProgram Manager
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Woods Project

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$983,380
Program services$141,386
Investment income and dividends$8,885
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$0
Total revenues$1,133,651

Form 990s for The Woods Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-10-01990View PDF
2022-092023-08-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092020-10-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Powell Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from Andrew Delaney Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironmentHuman services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2700 Southwest Freeway Suite B
Houston, TX 77098
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
thewoodsproject.org/ 
Phone
(281) 610-2427
IRS details
EIN
26-2959996
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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