Youth Outdoor Experience
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Youth Outdoor Experience is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tucson, Arizona, registered in 2014, with $613,483 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
738 N 6th Ave Ste 101, Tucson, AZ, 85705 EIN 46-4125968 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$613K
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$626K
Net assets
$12K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Youth Outdoor Experience— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Youth Outdoor Experience: 0 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Youth Outdoor Experience— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Youth Outdoor Experience: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 738 N 6th Ave Ste 101, Tucson, AZ, 85705
- City
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $187K (FY2017) to $613K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $161Net assets $12K
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13K
Total liabilities
$161
Net assets
$12K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $613,483▲13.0% | $626,025▲14.5% | $12,447▼50.2% | $12,608▼48.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $543,133▲49.5% | $546,983▲43.5% | $24,989▼13.3% | $24,597▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $363,343▲89.3% | $381,189▲117% | $28,839▼38.5% | $25,235▼48.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $191,929▼10.4% | $175,570▼28.9% | $46,866▲65.9% | $49,109▲55.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $214,311▼12.2% | $246,780▲1.8% | $28,250▼53.5% | $31,533▼52.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $243,966▲30.4% | $242,356▲56.2% | $60,719▲2.7% | $65,926▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $187,123 | $155,201 | $59,109 | $61,348 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $626K total
16 grants to Youth Outdoor Experience totaling $626K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | Ecotruth for indigenous youth programs | 2024 | $15,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect | 2023 | $32,451 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2022 | $90,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2022 | $90,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2021 | $83,840 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2021 | $83,840 |
| Collier Community Foundation Inc | Unrestricted use | 2020 | $500 |
| Collier Community Foundation Inc | Unrestricted use | 2020 | $500 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2019 | $15,510 |
| National Park Foundation | Protect: harper's ferry allstadt's ordinary land conveyance | 2019 | $12,200 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2018 | $15,500 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2018 | $15,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect/engage: citizen science 2.0 | 2017 | $98,203 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Youth Outdoor Experience a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Youth Outdoor Experience is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4125968, based in Tucson, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Youth Outdoor Experience's EIN?
- Youth Outdoor Experience's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4125968.
- How much revenue does Youth Outdoor Experience report?
- Youth Outdoor Experience reported $613,483 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Youth Outdoor Experience have?
- CharityIndex grades Youth Outdoor Experience C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Youth Outdoor Experience (EIN 46-4125968) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.