EIN 20-3275291

Venture Outdoors

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
85
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Venture Outdoors fosters community, nature appreciation, and awareness of quality outdoor life through custom programs and public outings in Pittsburgh.
Total revenues
$1,821,851
2023
Total expenses
$1,754,326
2023
Total assets
$1,294,490
2023
Num. employees
85
2023

Program areas at Venture Outdoors

Kayak pittsburgh operated three rental concessions on pittsburgh area waterways, at the james sharp marina in sharpsburg, the north park boathouse and a pop-up at steelers quay. Over 14,400 people rented kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, and pedal boats to enjoy our local waterways.
Public outings were conducted with over 128 events and 2,489 participants, helping participants experience how being Outdoors helps gain confidence while having fun in the Outdoors programs included hiking, biking, urban walks, backpacking, paddling, snowshoeing, fishing, geocaching and film festival screenings.
Venture Outdoors provided 849 custom programs to over 14,435 participants including schools, universities, summer programs, seniors, scouts, community groups and adaptive recreation users programs including hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, geocaching, snowshoeing, horseback riding and environmental education.
All other programs consist of community, university, memberships, and Venture Outdoors again programming.

Who funds Venture Outdoors

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Richard King Mellon FoundationTo Remove Barriers and Create Access for Southwestern Pennsylvania Residents To Outdoor Experiences$350,000
McCune FoundationGeneral Support$190,000
Richard King Mellon FoundationToward Two-Year Support of Programs and A One-Time Capital Project$100,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Venture Outdoors

NameTitleCompensation
Ash AndrewsPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Amy O'NeillDirector of Development and Communications
Alyssa CrawfordDirector of Community Programs
Jody RuttenDirector of Youth Programs
Luke BorowyDirector of Paddlesport
...and 26 more key personnel

Financials for Venture Outdoors

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,195,773
Program services$601,155
Investment income and dividends$0
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$21,527
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,396
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,821,851

Form 990s for Venture Outdoors

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-10-18990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Hillman Family Foundations
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $190,000 from McCune Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Jefferson Regional Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
317 E Carson St 160
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Metro area
Pittsburgh, PA
County
Allegheny County, PA
Website URL
ventureoutdoors.org/ 
Phone
(412) 255-0564
Facebook page
ventureoutdoors 
Twitter profile
@ventureoutdoors 
IRS details
EIN
20-3275291
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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