Environment
Wa-Ya Outdoor Institute
TUMWATER, WA
Total revenue
$295K
Total expenses
$266K
Net assets
$64K
Grants received
$73K
3 grants
EIN
821147149
Tax year
2024
Mission
To weave together outdoor survival, science, and indigenous culture and perspective to provide all youth regardless of income, an opportunity for learning about outdoor science, connecting with nature; and using that connection to foster a sense of belonging, self-confidence, and stewardship.
Programs
2 programs
The camp provides an intern program for high school students. They are each granted a $500 stipend for volunteering at camp for two weeks. In 2025 we had 9 interns for 2 weeks and 1 intern for 1 week
One of Camp Wa-Ya's program focuses is on Indigenous Culture. We bring in at least one guest speaker each week and they are given a stipend for sharing their time with us.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
7 listed
Shana Barehand
Board Co-Chair
—
1 hrs/wk
Cynthia Wilkerson
Board Co-Chair
—
0.5 hrs/wk
Shannon Shula
Secretary
—
0.5 hrs/wk
Rosalinda Turk
Board Member
—
0.5 hrs/wk
Nali Gabbert
Board Member
—
1 hrs/wk
Maxine Alex
Board Member
—
0.5 hrs/wk
Rebecca List
Executive Director
$62K
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$73K from 2 funders · 3 grants · 2023–2024
$40K · 1 grant · 2023
$33K · 2 grants · 2023–2024