Program areas at Guided Discoveries
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.
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.
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.
Grants made by Guided Discoveries
Who funds Guided Discoveries
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Guided Discoveries
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Craig Dietz Turner | Chief Executive Officer of / President of / Director of Administration | $155,503 | 2022-04-15 |
| Ross Turner | President of the Board , Founder / Chief Executive Officer and Founder of / President | $413,620 | 2022-04-15 |
| Kristi Turner | Chief Financial Officer and Co - Founder | $81,779 | 2020-09-23 |
| Matt Mishalow | Chief Financial Officer / Director of Finance | | 2022-04-15 |
| Paul Kupferman Summer | Operations Director | | 2022-04-15 |
| ...and 25 more key personnel |
Financials for Guided Discoveries
| Revenues | FYE 08/2020 | FYE 08/2019 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $11,818 | $32,258 | -63.4% |
| Program services | $8,882,465 | $19,369,153 | -54.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $137,471 | $137,291 | 0.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $752,624 | $217,715 | 245.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $137,962 | $379,333 | -63.6% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $230,155 | $48,873 | 370.9% |
| Total revenues | $10,152,495 | $20,184,623 | -49.7% |
Organizations like Guided Discoveries
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Keewaydin Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Salisbury, VT | $3,153,439 |
| Farm and Wilderness Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Plymouth, VT | $7,099,917 |
| Camp Dudley | 501(c)(3) | Westport, NY | $7,492,520 |
| Campus Auxiliary Services | 501(c)(3) | New Paltz, NY | $4,388,906 |
| Washington School Principal's Education Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Olympia, WA | $3,674,980 |
| Frost Valley YMCA | 501(c)(3) | Claryville, NY | $13,526,194 |
| Extra Special People | 501(c)(3) | Watkinsville, GA | $2,582,233 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa | 501(c)(3) | Monticello, IA | $5,155,757 |
| Camp Aldersgate | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $4,774,073 |
| Camp Twin Lakes (CTL) | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $21,061,833 |
Data update history
April 15, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 6, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
June 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
October 21, 2020
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsCampsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentHuman services
Characteristics
Operates internationallyTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 27282 Calle Arroyo
- San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- County
- Orange County, CA
- Website URL
- guideddiscoveries.org/Â
- Phone
- (909) 625-6194
- Facebook page
- guideddiscoveriesÂ
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
- N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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