Outward Bound Inc
Outward Bound Inc is a public charity based in Boulder, Colorado. Incorporated in 1964, it owns the Outward Bound brand and trademarks and coordinates and raises funds for schools it charters. Its 2024 filing describes eleven chartered schools, while the organization’s website describes a national network of nine schools.
Outward Bound Inc at a glance
In short: Outward Bound Inc gave $2.4M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $236K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,361,110
- +87.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $236,111
- +87.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $244,256
- Total assets
- $15,750,662
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Outward Bound Inc
- How to Apply
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The available information does not specify an application process for outside organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4845 Pearl East Cir Ste 118, Boulder, CO 80301-6112
Phone: (443) 440-5464
Website: https://outwardbound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Outward Bound Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Outward Bound California (Obca) ($190K). Together the top 2 received $280K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($2,080,834), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 31 grants of 51 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to schools in Minnesota, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Oregon, an individual recipient, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York. Minnesota accounted for 21% of grant dollars; Colorado, 12%; and Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Oregon, 11% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Outward Bound Inc gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,080,834 |
| Outward Bound California (Obca) San Francisco, CA | Program Scholarships | $189,554 |
| New York City Outward Bound Schools (Nycobs) Long Island City, NY | Program Scholarships | $90,722 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,750,662 | $9,836,006 | $6,814,036 | $2,361,110 | 10 | $544,788 |
| 2023 | $12,799,367 | $3,544,575 | $4,463,188 | $1,257,964 | 10 | $462,115 |
| 2022 | $13,250,121 | $7,732,682 | $5,149,296 | $2,328,086 | 10 | $151,896 |
| 2021 | $11,663,837 | $5,933,839 | $3,903,538 | $1,551,244 | 10 | $239,053 |
| 2020 | $9,119,383 | $4,585,463 | $3,693,917 | $1,250,708 | 11 | $64,629 |
| 2019 | $9,218,342 | $4,797,409 | $4,954,342 | $1,944,467 | 11 | $86,144 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to change lives through challenge and discovery.” The filing says its programs are based on learning through experience, challenge, and adventure. Its website describes its mission as sparking lifelong growth through outdoor challenge and identifies compassion, courage, inclusion, service, and integrity as organizational values.
The 2024 grants listed in the filing went to Outward Bound schools, all for program scholarships. The organization’s website describes scholarship support as helping make courses accessible, including by addressing tuition, gear, and transportation costs. It also describes support for instructor training, curriculum development, safety equipment, and educator partnerships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Outward Bound Inc. reported 10 grants totaling $2,361,110. Grant amounts ranged from $90,722 to $503,389, with a median of $244,256. All ten listed grants were for program scholarships and went to Outward Bound schools.
The largest awards were $503,389 to an individual recipient Bound School, $281,675 to an individual recipient Bound School, $268,665 to an individual recipient Bound School, $268,637 to an individual recipient Outward Bound School, and $253,088 to an individual recipient Bound School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine Smith as chair and William Casazza as vice chair. Directors listed are Kara Allen, Christine Cook, Rohan Freeman, Janelle Gale, Laurie Greeno, Cindy Holker, Jacob Lewis, and Henry Morse Jr.
Outward Bound Inc is led by Ginger Naylor, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 10 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ginger Naylor
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$73K (2022) → $250K (2024)
Catherine Smith
Chair
Director → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Worden
Marketing Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Francis Zemp
Safety & Risk Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Victoria Kerr
Hr Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Brad Thayer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Morse Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Pasmore
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rohan Freeman
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Richman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Gale
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Greeno
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nutter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Cook
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Holker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Lewis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Turner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Allen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Hunter
Chief Financial Officer
Treasurer & Controller → Treasurer & CFO, 2021
Treasurer & CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $75K (2024)
Greta Blessing
Chief of Staff & Secretary
Secretary → Chief of Staff & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$63K (2022) → $100K (2024)
Michael Pigg
Chief Operations Officer
Director of Safty & Risk → Chief Operations Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $149K (2024)
Catherine Newsom
Chief Advancement Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$173K (2023) → $155K (2024)
Julia Farmer
Chief Advancement Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Mycah Berryman
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
William Casazza
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Josh Brankman (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Laura Kohler (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Skold (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lach Zemp (2022–2023) — Safety & Risk Director
- Former: Penny Jeffers (2022–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Katie Newsom (2020–2022) — Chief Advancement Officer
- Former: Richard Doren (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Young (2022) — Nat'l Director of Brand & Marketing
- Former: Lisa Isaacson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amani Duncan (2021) — Director
- Former: Micheal Pigg (2021) — Director of Safty & Risk
- Former: Stephen Hassenfelt (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen Neal (2019–2020) — Risk Management Officer
- Former: Karl Zachar (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Ginger Naylor (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Outward Bound Inc
How much does Outward Bound Inc give each year?
Outward Bound Inc gave $2.4M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 10 grants.
What is Outward Bound Inc's typical grant size?
Outward Bound Inc's median grant in 2024 was $244,256, and its average grant was $236,111, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Outward Bound Inc give grants?
Outward Bound Inc's top state is Minnesota, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (12%) and Pennsylvania (11%).
Does Outward Bound Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Outward Bound Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Scholarships" (10 grants).
How large is Outward Bound Inc?
Outward Bound Inc reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.
What does Outward Bound Inc fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to change lives through challenge and discovery.” The filing says its programs are based on learning through experience, challenge, and adventure. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Outward Bound Inc?
The available information does not specify an application process for outside organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Outward Bound Inc's EIN?
Outward Bound Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2375956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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