EIN 83-0219163

Teton Science Schools (TSS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
241
City
Jackson
State
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Teton Science Schools inspires curiosity, engagement and leadership through transformative place-based education. TSS is an organization in northwest Wyoming and Idaho comprised of seven program areas sharing a common vision of education.
Total revenues
$17,602,151
2023
Total expenses
$17,901,351
2023
Total assets
$49,766,974
2023
Num. employees
241
2023

Program areas at TSS

Approximately 250 students attended mountain academy, an independent pre-k through grade 12 school. Place-based, experiential and integrated learning is the framework for the multi-age acurriculum and rigorous academic experience. The high school includes an international baccalaureate program. 12 students attended the one-year graduate program.
Approximately 4,000 people participated in a wide variety of half-day, one-day and multi-day trips offered by the wildlife expeditions programs. Programs focus on general natural history, ethical wildlife viewing and an introduction to the greater ellowstone ecosystem.
Approximately 4500 students participated in field studies involving a hand-on approach to natural Science learning that emphasizes basic concepts of ecology, while focusing on specific aspects of the greater yellowstone region.

Who funds Teton Science Schools (TSS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF)Edge$500,000
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleGeneral Operating Support$209,987
Builders Initiative FoundationTo Support the Place Network Model's Expansion Into Illinois and Other Regions for Three Years$150,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $1,319,534

Personnel at TSS

NameTitleCompensation
Carl PalmerChief Executive Officer of the Legacy$0
Dave BrownChief Executive Officer , Museum of South Texas History / Education Chair / Executive Director Comm Chair / Secretary / Director$0
Francisco GuajardoChief Executive Officer, Museum of South Texas History
Shawn KellyChief Executive Officer$328,290
Mike WitheriteChief Financial Officer$170,375
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for TSS

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,003,058
Program services$10,687,082
Investment income and dividends$1,912,011
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$17,602,151

Form 990s for TSS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-15990View PDF
2022-052023-08-31990View PDF
2022-052023-04-17990View PDF
2021-052022-04-18990View PDF
2020-052022-08-23990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Builders Initiative Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF)
August 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 14 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
700 Coyote Canyon Rd
Jackson, WY 83001
County
Teton County, WY
Website URL
tetonscience.org/ 
Phone
(307) 733-1313
Facebook page
tetonscience 
Twitter profile
@tetonscience 
IRS details
EIN
83-0219163
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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