NonprofitsWa-Ya Outdoor Institute

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

Expenses: $6K

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.

Expenses: $4K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$152K
Program service revenue$143K
Investment income$3
Other revenue
Total revenue$295K

Expenses

Grants paid$21K
Salaries & benefits$167K
Fundraising
Other expenses$78K
Total expenses$266K
Total assets$64K
Net assets$64K

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Shana Barehand

Board Co-Chair

Board

1 hrs/wk

Cynthia Wilkerson

Board Co-Chair

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Shannon Shula

Secretary

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Rosalinda Turk

Board Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Nali Gabbert

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Maxine Alex

Board Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Rebecca List

Executive Director

Staff

$62K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 3 of 3

FromAmountPurposeYear
$26K
Councilor in Training Program
2024
$40K
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
2023
$8K
Councilor in Training Program
2023

Funded by

$73K from 2 funders · 3 grants · 2023–2024

Justice Outside

$40K · 1 grant · 2023

American Camping Association Inc

$33K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN821147149
NTEE codeC60
Subsection03
Ruling date2017-04
Formed2017
Employees14
Volunteers6
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