We work to promote racial justice within the outdoor and environmental movement. Our systems change approach includes grantmaking, anti-racism training, career pathway development, and capacity building.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
78¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Run by 18 volunteers and 14 employees.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX · People: Part I, lines 5–6

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FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
4 of 5
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $952K a year · 14% of revenue · last 5 filings
Fine: a surplus in 4 of the last 5 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 5 filings
Spent on programs
78%
of spending
Looks good: 78% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Pay to officers and key staff
$1.1M
to officers and key staff · 13% of spending
Looks good: pay to officers and key staff is 13% of spending; 15% or less.
Pt VII · Sec A
4 mo
of spending, in cash
Plus $5.7M in investments, Pt X · Ln 11–13
Looks good: 4.1 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
20
named funders · $6.3M
Looks good: 20 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$2.3M
16% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 16% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
12
of 12 voting members
Looks good: 12 of 12 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$11.0M
+17% vs prior year
Spent
$8.2M
To programs
78%
Net assets
$11.9M
By yearFY2020–FY2024
Revenue
$11.0M
FY2024▲ +17%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2020$3.0M
FY2021$6.8M
FY2022$4.9M
FY2023$9.4M
FY2024$11.0M
Expenses
$8.2M
FY2024▲ +8%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2020$2.7M
FY2021$3.9M
FY2022$7.7M
FY2023$7.6M
FY2024$8.2M
Net assets
$11.9M
FY2024▲ +38%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2020$6.8M
FY2021$10.2M
FY2022$6.3M
FY2023$8.6M
FY2024$11.9M

From the FY2024 Form 990 · figures checked against the IRS filing · see the original

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Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Jun 2010.

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Where the money goes

78 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 78% · $6.4M Management & general 11% · $871K Fundraising 11% · $915K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

17 people listed on the 990; $1.1M paid to officers and key staff.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
Chief Executive Officer
$336,158Pt VII · Sec A
Chief Advancement Officer
$255,725Pt VII · Sec A
Chief Operating Officer
$200,581Pt VII · Sec A
Chief Program Officer
$179,975Pt VII · Sec A
Senior Director Ops
$138,381Pt VII · Sec A
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A

Kim Bailey’s $336K as Chief Executive Officer is at the 75th percentile of top reported officer pay among 661 $10–100M philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.

Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 8 named individuals · Part VII

NameFY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021FY2020
Kim Moore Bailey—$385,124$223,883$209,334$184,372
Kim Bailey$336,158————
Robert Sindelar$255,725$274,271$200,720$193,000—
Laura Rodriguez—$231,178$160,000$160,000$108,860
Alyson Whalen$200,581$194,936———
Rena Payan$179,975$116,486———
Sarah Allison$138,381————
Noorjahan Akbar——$110,000——

Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.

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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes

Programs and updates

Promotes racial justice in the outdoor and environmental movement through grantmaking, anti-racism training, career pathway development, and leadership network building.

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3 programs · $6.1M · in their own filed words · FY2024
01

Grantmaking

In 2024, our grantmaking reached new heightsa $779,000 increase from 2023 that reflects our commitment to shifting resources to communities who know their needs best. We funded 165 organizations and proudly launched our inaugural great lakes liberated paths cohort, expanding our trust-based approach to minnesota, michigan, wisconsin, and…

$4.0Mprogram expense
02

Career Development (oei & Rlf)

The rising leaders fellowship develops environmental professionals committed to creating inclusive outdoor spaces for all communities. Through immersive learning, mentorship, and project-based work, participants gain the skills to drive meaningful change within their organizations and the broader environmental movement.

$1.2Mprogram expense
03

Movement Building (n4nl + Conference)

Launched in 2023 in partnership with the uc BERKELEY/LAWRENCE hall of science's center for environmental learning, the network for network leaders program has become a catalyst for profound change in environmental justice.

$792Kprogram expense

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Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · received and paid
Grants received · FY2024
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Grants paid · 419 grants · $11.9M · 2020–2024
GirlventuresCA · FY2024$50,000
Young Veterans INCCA · FY2024$25,000
Young Legacies INCCA · FY2024$25,000
Weekend-AdventuresCA · FY2024$25,000
Un Mar De ColoresCA · FY2024$25,000
Ugr3day Underground Railroad Experiences INCFY2024$25,000
Trips for Kids MarinCA · FY2024$25,000
Tides FoundationCA · FY2024$25,000
The Black NeighborhoodCA · FY2024$25,000
Student Environmental Resource Center (serc)CA · FY2024$25,000
Sonoma Ecology CenterCA · FY2024$25,000
Social Good Fund INCCA · FY2024$25,000
School District of BayfieldFY2024$25,000
Nella Semaj FoundationFY2024$25,000
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By the numbers

The FY2024 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$11.0M
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$10.7M
Investment incomeLn 3$179K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$47K
Money outPt IX
$8.2M
Ln 25
Programscol B$6.4M
Managementcol C$871K
Fundraisingcol D$915K
Owns and owesPt X
$11.9M
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$2.8M
Total assetsLn 16$14.2M
LiabilitiesLn 26$2.3M
PeoplePt VI, VII
17
listed · VII A
PaidVII A5
Voting boardVI 1a12
IndependentVI 1b12
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$10.7M
Government grantsLn 1e$768K
Fundraising eventsLn 1c$5K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$47K
Investment incomeLn 3$179K
Other incomeLn 4–11$5K
Total revenueLn 12$11.0M
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$2.8M
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$2.8M
InvestmentsLn 11–13$5.7M
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$0
Other assetsLn 15$903K
Total assetsLn 16$14.2M
LiabilitiesLn 26$2.3M
Net assetsLn 32$11.9M
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 514
VolunteersI 618
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13Yes
Records policyVI 14Yes
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY24End FY24
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$1.1M$2.8M
InvestmentsLn 11–13$5.8M$5.7M
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$1K$0
Total assetsLn 16$11.2M$14.2M
LiabilitiesLn 26$2.6M$2.3M
Net assetsLn 32$8.6M$11.9M
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Grants to domestic organizationsLn 1$2.8M$2.8M
Pay of current officers, directors and key staffLn 5$1.1M$720K$175K$216K
Other salaries and wagesLn 7$1.7M$1.1M$275K$338K
Other employee benefitsLn 9$306K$196K$51K$59K
Payroll taxesLn 10$209K$137K$31K$41K
Legal feesLn 11b$53K$41K$5K$6K
Accounting feesLn 11c$85K$85K
Investment management feesLn 11f$30K$30K
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$1.1M$843K$103K$128K
Advertising and promotionLn 12$4K$4K$250$250
Office expensesLn 13$84K$58K$8K$17K
Information technologyLn 14$153K$94K$21K$38K
OccupancyLn 16$131K$86K$19K$26K
TravelLn 17$379K$318K$29K$32K
Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19$89K$54K$24K$11K
Depreciation, depletion and amortizationLn 22$1K$802$281$254
InsuranceLn 23$7K$1K$5K$357
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$10K$356$9K$586
Total functional expensesLn 25$8.2M$6.4M$871K$915K

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 Latest Viewing $11.0M$8.2M$2.7M$11.9M 990 PDF
FY2023 $9.4M$7.6M$1.7M$8.6M 990 PDF
FY2022 $4.9M$7.7M−$2.8M$6.3M 990 PDF
FY2021 $6.8M$3.9M$2.9M$10.2M 990 PDF
FY2020 $3.0M$2.7M$230K$6.8M 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons I · Grants A · Public support J · Pay O · Explanations
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Part I · Summary $10,951,816 revenue, 12 lines filed
I-8 Contributions and grantsPrior year $8,872,962$10,720,354
I-9 Program service revenuePrior year $339,515$47,076
I-10 Investment incomePrior year $145,239$179,310
I-11 Other revenuePrior year $10,275$5,076
I-12 Total revenuePrior year $9,367,991$10,951,816
I-13 Grants and similar amounts paidPrior year $2,358,170$2,760,400
I-14 Benefits paid to membersPrior year $0$0
I-15 Salaries and benefitsPrior year $3,441,677$3,368,086
I-16a Professional fundraising feesPrior year $0$0
I-17 Other expensesPrior year $1,831,108$2,102,113
I-18 Total expensesPrior year $7,630,955$8,230,599
I-19 Revenue less expensesPrior year $1,737,036$2,721,217
Part VI · Governance 12 of 12 board members independent, no flags
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body12
VI-1b Independent voting members12
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyYes
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyYes
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyYes
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payYes
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $10,951,816 across 9 lines filed
VIII-1c Fundraising events$4,676
VIII-1e Government grants$767,707
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$9,947,971
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$10,720,354
VIII-2a-f Program service revenue, itemized rows (sum of 2a–2f as filed)Related to mission $47,076$47,076
VIII-3 Investment incomeExcluded from tax $179,310$179,310
VIII-8 Net income from fundraising events$0
VIII-11a-d Other revenue, itemized rows (sum of 11a–11d as filed)Related to mission $5,076$5,076
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $52,152 · Unrelated business $0 · Excluded from tax $179,310$10,951,816
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $8,230,599 across 18 lines filed
IX-1 Grants to domestic organizationsPrograms $2,760,400$2,760,400
IX-5 Pay of current officers, directors and key staffPrograms $719,896 · Management $175,154 · Fundraising $215,770$1,110,820
IX-7 Other salaries and wagesPrograms $1,129,113 · Management $274,719 · Fundraising $338,422$1,742,254
IX-9 Other employee benefitsPrograms $196,126 · Management $50,868 · Fundraising $59,117$306,111
IX-10 Payroll taxesPrograms $137,477 · Management $30,559 · Fundraising $40,865$208,901
IX-11b Legal feesPrograms $41,426 · Management $5,075 · Fundraising $6,310$52,811
IX-11c Accounting feesManagement $85,362$85,362
IX-11f Investment management feesManagement $30,000$30,000
IX-11g Other fees for servicesPrograms $843,396 · Management $103,315 · Fundraising $128,461$1,075,172
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $3,794 · Management $250 · Fundraising $250$4,294
IX-13 Office expensesPrograms $58,199 · Management $8,159 · Fundraising $17,198$83,556
IX-14 Information technologyPrograms $94,308 · Management $20,652 · Fundraising $38,445$153,405
IX-16 OccupancyPrograms $85,912 · Management $19,346 · Fundraising $25,686$130,944
IX-17 TravelPrograms $318,232 · Management $29,202 · Fundraising $31,739$379,173
IX-19 Conferences, conventions and meetingsPrograms $54,413 · Management $23,567 · Fundraising $11,285$89,265
IX-22 Depreciation, depletion and amortizationPrograms $802 · Management $281 · Fundraising $254$1,337
IX-23 InsurancePrograms $1,138 · Management $5,085 · Fundraising $357$6,580
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $356 · Management $9,272 · Fundraising $586$10,214
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $6,444,988 · Management $870,866 · Fundraising $914,745$8,230,599
Part X · Balance sheet $14,234,133 assets, 15 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $1,125,265$2,814,448
X-4 Accounts receivableStart of year $2,379,869$4,707,406
X-9 Prepaid expenses and deferred chargesStart of year $27,849$91,849
X-10c Land, buildings and equipment, netStart of year $1,337$0
X-12 Other securitiesStart of year $5,761,632$5,717,327
X-15 Other assetsStart of year $1,036,713$903,103
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $11,214,558$14,234,133
X-17 Accounts payable and accrued expensesStart of year $395,209$290,437
X-18 Grants payableStart of year $1,123,000$1,102,500
X-25 Other liabilitiesStart of year $1,094,847$936,085
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $2,613,056$2,329,022
X-27 Net assets without donor restrictionsStart of year $2,110,694$1,806,517
X-28 Net assets with donor restrictionsStart of year $6,490,808$10,098,594
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $8,601,502$11,905,111
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $11,214,558$14,234,133
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $11,905,111 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$10,951,816
XI-2 Total expenses$8,230,599
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$2,721,217
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$8,601,502
XI-5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments$499,900
XI-8 Prior period adjustments$82,492
XI-9 Other changes in net assets$0
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$11,905,111

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