Boojum Institute for Experiential Education

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aka Boojum Institute | Canyon Lake, CA | www.boojum.org

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EIN: 95-2963763

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Mission

The Boojum Institute, founded in 1975, is dedicated to encouraging constructive interaction with others and a deeper understanding of nature, ourselves and our communities through experiential, adventure and environmental education. Boojum programs encourage an understanding and appreciation of ecology and natural history, teach students outdoor skills, and unlock potential and inspire personal growth in its participants. Boojum provides low-income, at risk youth across California with a comprehensive and integrated curriculum of experiential, adventure and environmental education programs in all of the major ecosystems in our state.

Ruling year info

1976

Principal Officer

Ms. Judy Arlene Zulfiqa

Main address

31566 RAILROAD CANYON RD Ste 2 - 1403

Canyon Lake, CA 92587 USA

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EIN

95-2963763

Subject area info

Elementary and secondary education

Secondary education

Environmental education

Outdoor education

Youth organizing

Population served info

Children and youth

Non-adult children

Ethnic and racial groups

At-risk youth

NTEE code info

Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Secondary/High School (B25)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Our programs

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Outdoor Adventures by Boojum

The Boojum Institute operates three types of experiential education programs: Outdoor education courses for public and independent schools; Adventure Challenge programs for at-risk and low-income youth; and Retreat and Challenge Course (Ropes Course) team building programs for groups. Boojum programs are customized to match the age and capabilities, as well as the educational and developmental goals, of the schools and community organizations with whom we work. Boojum programs provide unequaled opportunities for teachable moments, new insights into relationships and the development of self-worth, compassion, integrity, sincerity, honesty and strength of character. We also work to infuse these youth with a sense of their roles as emerging and productive adults within the community and the importance of environmental stewardship.

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How we listen

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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 look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), 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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Financials

Boojum Institute for Experiential Education

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.69

Average of 0.76 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

66.5

Average of 9.5 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

9%

Average of 12% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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Boojum Institute for Experiential Education

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Revenue
Contributions	$68,493
Program Services	$499,256
Investments	$1,623
Special Events	$0
Sales	$2,551
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$571,923

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$401,765
Professional Fees	$21,582
Occupancy	$18,629
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,157
Other Expenses	$213,087
Total Expenses	$656,220
Net Gain/Loss	($84,297)

Revenue
Contributions	$68,146
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$482,250
Investments	$221
Special Events	$0
Sales	$2,407
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$553,024

Expenses
Program Services	$286,705
Administration	$258,286
Fundraising	$3,079
Total Expenses	$548,070
Net Gain/Loss	$4,954

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$887
Advertising & Promotion	$1,927
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,488
Interest Expenses	$5,924
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$13,661
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$711,054
Investments	$361
Special Events	$0
Sales	($1,213)
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$723,863

Expenses
Program Services	$382,049
Administration	$320,041
Fundraising	$6,118
Total Expenses	$708,208
Net Gain/Loss	$15,655

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,512
Advertising & Promotion	$3,221
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$30,288
Interest Expenses	$5,208
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$750
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$14,294
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$875,939
Investments	$146
Special Events	$0
Sales	($4,255)
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$886,124

Expenses
Program Services	$453,847
Administration	$411,327
Fundraising	$11,283
Total Expenses	$876,457
Net Gain/Loss	$9,667

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,084
Advertising & Promotion	$5,499
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$17,312
Interest Expenses	$3,548
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,838
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$797,887
Investments	$134
Special Events	$0
Sales	$3,030
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$803,889

Expenses
Program Services	$365,196
Administration	$405,891
Fundraising	$18,851
Total Expenses	$789,938
Net Gain/Loss	$13,951

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,508
Advertising & Promotion	$4,150
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$18,863
Interest Expenses	$2,623
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$16,315
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$780,409
Investments	$1,958
Special Events	$2,361
Sales	$1,554
Other	$20,004
Total Revenue	$822,601

Expenses
Program Services	$607,666
Administration	$155,287
Fundraising	$73,361
Total Expenses	$836,314
Net Gain/Loss	($13,713)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,435
Advertising & Promotion	$3,779
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$45,639
Interest Expenses	$4,214
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$1,150
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,170
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$441,084
Investments	$12
Special Events	$0
Sales	$547
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$445,813

Expenses
Program Services	$205,644
Administration	$243,797
Fundraising	$2,068
Total Expenses	$451,509
Net Gain/Loss	($5,696)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$17,563
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$37,692
Interest Expenses	$110
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$11,689
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$27,187
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$484,643
Investments	($54)
Special Events	$430
Sales	$86
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$512,292

Expenses
Program Services	$389,604
Administration	$303,129
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$692,733
Net Gain/Loss	($180,441)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$32,183
Advertising & Promotion	$2,791
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$47,683
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$150
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$22,597
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$754,111
Investments	$203
Special Events	$5,000
Sales	$1,390
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$783,301

Expenses
Program Services	$353,860
Administration	$310,457
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$664,317
Net Gain/Loss	$118,984

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$19,416
Advertising & Promotion	$5,391
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$37,982
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,480
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$24,076
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$831,775
Investments	$105
Special Events	$0
Sales	$2,696
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$858,652

Expenses
Program Services	$406,677
Administration	$367,701
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$774,378
Net Gain/Loss	$84,274

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$28,384
Advertising & Promotion	$5,077
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$33,814
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$5,288
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$24,684
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$804,744
Investments	($119,974)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$2,400
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$711,854

Expenses
Program Services	$382,372
Administration	$341,399
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$723,771
Net Gain/Loss	($11,917)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,960
Advertising & Promotion	$5,338
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$21,277
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,093
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$15,377
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$621,312
Investments	$30
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$3,597
Total Revenue	$640,316

Expenses
Program Services	$351,677
Administration	$389,460
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$741,137
Net Gain/Loss	($100,821)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,914
Advertising & Promotion	$9,277
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$30,051
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$444
Government Grants	$85,297
Program Services	$21,262
Investments	$7,943
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$3,239
Total Revenue	$118,185

Expenses
Program Services	$109,080
Administration	$186,920
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$296,000
Net Gain/Loss	($177,815)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,109
Advertising & Promotion	$360
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$25,728
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,482
Government Grants	$15,000
Program Services	$0
Investments	$10
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$66
Total Revenue	$16,558

Expenses
Program Services	$19,462
Administration	$53,857
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$73,319
Net Gain/Loss	($56,761)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,499
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$21,396
Interest Expenses	$6,764
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Boojum Institute for Experiential Education

Balance sheet

Fiscal 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.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$68,493
Cash & Equivalents	$108,053	$38,271	($69,782)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$356,831	$355,410	($1,421)
Other	$121,105	$90,866	($30,239)
Total Assets	$585,989	$484,547	($101,442)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Total Liabilities	$126,665	$109,520	($17,145)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Net Assets	$459,324	$375,027	($84,297)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$68,146
Cash & Equivalents	$38,271	$57,093	$18,822
Accounts Receivable	$16,545	$965	($15,580)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$13,914	$17,091	$3,177
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$415,817	$397,998	($17,819)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$484,547	$473,147	($11,400)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$2,245	$4,009	$1,764
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$107,275	$89,157	($18,118)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$109,520	$93,166	($16,354)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$375,027	$379,981	$4,954
Net Assets	$375,027	$379,981	$4,954

Assets	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$13,661
Cash & Equivalents	$57,093	$47,369	($9,724)
Accounts Receivable	$965	$20,114	$19,149
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$17,091	$19,529	$2,438
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$397,998	$395,267	($2,731)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$473,147	$482,279	$9,132

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$4,009	$5,849	$1,840
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$89,157	$69,894	($19,263)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$93,166	$75,743	($17,423)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$379,981	$406,536	$26,555
Net Assets	$379,981	$406,536	$26,555

Boojum Institute for Experiential Education

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Profitability	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$94,810	-$26,376	-$85,272	-$163,296	-$44,538
As % of expenses	12.4%	-3.7%	-11.8%	-58.0%	-72.9%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$84,274	-$38,485	-$100,821	-$177,815	-$56,761
As % of expenses	10.9%	-5.3%	-13.6%	-60.1%	-77.4%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$858,652	$711,854	$640,316	$118,185	$16,558
Total revenue, % change over prior year	9.6%	-17.1%	-10.0%	-81.5%	-86.0%
Program services revenue	96.9%	113.0%	97.0%	18.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	72.2%	90.6%
All other grants and contributions	2.8%	3.5%	2.4%	0.4%	9.0%
Other revenue	0.3%	-16.5%	0.6%	9.4%	0.4%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$763,842	$711,662	$725,588	$281,481	$61,096
Total expenses, % change over prior year	16.5%	-6.8%	2.0%	-61.2%	-78.3%
Personnel	54.1%	54.4%	56.2%	57.6%	16.1%
Professional fees	12.6%	8.8%	6.2%	5.6%	10.6%
Occupancy	0.0%	0.2%	5.7%	14.4%	-5.3%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	11.1%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	33.3%	36.7%	31.9%	22.5%	67.5%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$774,378	$723,771	$741,137	$296,000	$73,319
One month of savings	$63,654	$59,305	$60,466	$23,457	$5,091
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$20,285	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$838,032	$783,076	$821,888	$319,457	$78,410

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Months of cash	1.7	5.5	3.8	13.0	66.5
Months of cash and investments	1.7	5.5	3.8	13.0	66.5
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	-2.0	2.9	1.1	-4.1	-27.6

Balance sheet composition	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Cash	$108,990	$325,957	$226,779	$304,964	$338,812
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$13,487	$22,011	$16,917	$0	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$591,914	$228,689	$248,974	$225,635	$225,635
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	35.8%	81.9%	81.5%	85.5%	91.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	51.5%	49.8%	64.4%	118.1%	132.4%
Unrestricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
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	$0
Total net assets	$253,818	$215,333	$114,512	-$63,303	-$120,064

Key data checks

Key data checks	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

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Principal Officer

Ms. Judy Arlene Zulfiqa

As executive director of the Boojum Institute, Mr. Baierlein serves as the primary coordinator for all schools and agencies participating in our programs. He works with schools to develop programs that will complement the educational and developmental goals of our partner agencies.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

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Boojum Institute for Experiential Education

Board of directors
as of 03/30/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Dale Machen

Steve Mathis

Sarah Long

Mynor Shultz

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/30/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

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Our programs

Outdoor Adventures by Boojum

Where we work

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Financials

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2021 info

0.69

Months of cash in 2021 info

66.5

Fringe rate in 2021 info

9%

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Principal Officer

Ms. Judy Arlene Zulfiqa

Number of employees

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Board of directors data

Dale Machen

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Fringe rate in 2021

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