EIN 95-3285562

Guided Discoveries

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
315
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
Description
Guided Discoveries offers educational programs in marine and physical science, island ecology, astronomy, and ocean adventure, impacting the lives of 20K+ children annually.
Total revenues
$15,426,303
2022
Total expenses
$16,319,838
2022
Total assets
$20,044,630
2022
Num. employees
315
2022

Program areas at Guided Discoveries

AstroCamp California provides physical science, astronomy and mountain adventure programs for approximately 11,000 students annually. Schools and other educational groups attend for three or five days during the school year. Individual summer campers attend the AstroCamp Summer Adventure program and participate in youth development programs, science and mountain adventure, and social activities.
AstroCamp Virginia and Camp Motorsport provides physical science, astronomy and adventure programs for approximately 800 students annually. Schools and other educational groups attend for up to seven days during the school year. Individual summer campers attend the AstroCamp program and participate in youth development programs, science and adventure, and social activities. Camp Motorsport is a one-of-kind automobile STEM program focused on driving and racing techniques.
The Catalina Island Marine Institute and Catalina Sea Camp provide marine science, island ecology and ocean adventure programs for approximately 20,000 students annually. Schools and other educational groups attend for three or five days during the school year at one of three unique Catalina Island locations. Individual summer campers attend Catalina Sea Camp and participate in youth development programs, marine science, ocean adventure, and social activities. Fox Landing also hosts week long camp programs for local Southern California YMCAs.

Who funds Guided Discoveries

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wild Wisdom FoundationGeneral Fund$40,000
Windy Ridge FoundationAstronomy Training$25,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$18,750
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Guided Discoveries

NameTitleCompensation
Craig TurnerPresident$181,032
Kristi TurnerSecretary and Treasurer$73,186
Matt MishalowChief Financial Officer / Director of Finance
Paul Kupferman SummerOperations Director
Matthew MishalowFinance Director$151,011
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for Guided Discoveries

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$225,272
Program services$14,496,743
Investment income and dividends$48,579
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$456,070
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$174,061
Miscellaneous revenues$25,578
Total revenues$15,426,303

Form 990s for Guided Discoveries

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-082023-04-07990View PDF
2020-082021-04-06990View PDF
2019-082020-08-11990View PDF
2018-082019-07-26990View PDF
2017-082018-12-22990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Kleiner Cohen Foundation
April 15, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 6, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Tax deductible donations
General information
Address
302 North El Camino Real 206
San Clemente, CA 92672
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Website URL
guideddiscoveries.org/ 
Phone
(909) 625-6194
Facebook page
guideddiscoveries 
IRS details
EIN
95-3285562
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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