NPLB Outdoors
Helping our veterans through a variety of outdoor activities.
NPLB Outdoors
EIN: 81-1602191
Mission
Through a variety of outdoor activities and outings, NPLB Outdoors builds lasting relationships with those directly impacted by combat during our nation’s armed conflicts, regardless of era, in order to promote positive outcomes and lifelong successes.
Ruling year
2016
President & CEO
Mr Adam Kisielewski
Main address
PO Box 132
Libertytown, MD 21762 USA
EIN
81-1602191
Environment
Special population support
Population served
Victims of conflict and war
People with disabilities
People with diseases and illnesses
Military personnel
Veterans
NTEE code
Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
NPLB Outdoors
Through a variety of outdoor activities and outings, NPLB Outdoors builds lasting relationships with those directly impacted by combat during our nation’s armed conflicts, regardless of era, in order to promote positive outcomes and lifelong successes.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of free participants on field trips
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
NPLB Outdoors
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The organization plans to continue to grow while maintaining at least 80 percent of all funding going directly to program spending. We plan to do this by:
• Ensuring that we are good stewards of our donor’s dollars. While we will invest in infrastructure and support when required, we will ensure that the majority of our funding goes to program spending.
• Expanding the areas where we operate. Currently, we host events in 15 states, this varies from year to year in several of the states. We would like to expand to host events annually in 25 states in the next three to five years.
• Increase the number of activities we offer. We currently host about 40 events annually with several additional opportunities made available to veterans between events. We would like to increase this number by 10 to 15 percent each year without decreasing the quality of any existing events.
• Foster strategic partnerships. We don’t see other non-profits as competition. We like to continue to develop relationships with similar non-profits doing related work so we can all improve the services we provide to wounded, injured and ill veterans.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our adaptive programs follow sustainable wildlife conservation practices and promotes safety during every event. We accommodate most types of injuries and illnesses and provide special adaptive equipment for veterans requiring additional help.
It is the policy of NPLB Outdoors to ensure equal employment opportunities and access to our programs without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. NPLB Outdoors prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Board of Directors and senior staff routinely discuss the organization's written policies to ensure strategic goals are being met and that all policies remain appropriate and followed.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The organization has worked to build a diverse staff and Board of Directors. We have implemented written BoD recruitment processes to promote diversity at the Board level.
We have also implemented several written policies to improve the organization's performance and protect our donors, employees, volunteers, and the veterans we serve.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Wounded, injured, and ill veterans and their family members.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We have begun to host a wider variety of events to include a bigger demographic of the veterans we serve.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
23.33
Months of cash in 2021 info
21.6
Fringe rate in 2021 info
9%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
NPLB Outdoors
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
NPLB Outdoors
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of NPLB Outdoors’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $136,701 | $125,239 | $215,530 | -$27,885 | $88,839 |
| As % of expenses | 374.8% | 202.8% | 134.4% | -12.2% | 32.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $136,701 | $125,239 | $213,279 | -$36,161 | $76,792 |
| As % of expenses | 374.8% | 202.8% | 131.2% | -15.3% | 26.8% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $173,172 | $186,985 | $381,304 | $200,198 | $407,879 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 8.0% | 103.9% | -47.5% | 103.7% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.9% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.1% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $36,471 | $61,746 | $160,318 | $228,083 | $274,854 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 69.3% | 159.6% | 42.3% | 20.5% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.4% | 53.9% | 46.8% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9% | 8.3% | 3.3% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 100.0% | 100.0% | 44.0% | 32.0% | 41.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $36,471 | $61,746 | $162,569 | $236,359 | $286,901 |
| One month of savings | $3,039 | $5,146 | $13,360 | $19,007 | $22,905 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,927 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $54,504 | $23,605 | $16,196 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $39,510 | $66,892 | $230,433 | $278,971 | $342,929 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 49.1 | 51.3 | 32.4 | 20.9 | 21.6 |
| Months of cash and investments | 49.1 | 51.3 | 32.4 | 20.9 | 21.6 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 49.1 | 53.3 | 32.6 | 20.2 | 19.9 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $149,202 | $264,173 | $432,709 | $396,503 | $494,312 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $54,768 | $78,373 | $94,570 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.6% | 13.8% | 24.2% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $149,202 | $274,441 | $487,720 | $451,559 | $528,351 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,644 |
| Total net assets | $149,202 | $274,441 | $487,720 | $451,559 | $555,995 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President & CEO
Mr Adam Kisielewski
In 2005, Sergeant Adam Kisielewski deployed to Iraq as an infantry squad leader. Just over a month into his deployment, he was severely injured by an improvised explosive device.
His wounds required the amputation of his left arm and right leg. His left leg was also badly damaged. After 14 months of recovery, Adam retired from the Marines.
Following his military retirement, Adam pursued a career as a nonprofit executive. He currently serves as the President of NPLB Outdoors, a 501(c)3 organization that helps wounded, injured and ill veterans through a variety of outdoor activities and outings.
Adam has a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s and a master’s degree from Georgetown.
He lives in Maryland with his wife Carrie and son Evan.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
NPLB Outdoors
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
NPLB Outdoors
Board of directorsas of 03/23/2023
Board of directors data
Ted D'Anna
Adam Kisielewski
Ted D'Anna
Bill Dove
Kenny Gray
Mike Bell
Matt Drummond
Linda Oliff-Rohleder
Lyndsie Smyser
Michael McDonald
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
Equity strategies
Last updated: 02/23/2022GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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