The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching

Foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 82-4605180 Website

The Bus for Outdoor Access & Teaching or BOAT strives to empower impact organizations to get more people outside. We put a full-service outdoor program in the hands of community leaders addressing barriers to remote outdoor experiences. By honoring and enabling the vision of others we leverage the power of building community outside to achieve greater goals.

Key facts about The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching

EIN: 82-4605180
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $52,650
Grants made (2025): 1
Average grant: $52,650
Median grant: $52,650
Total assets: $151,244
Primary geography: Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$151K

-32.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$53K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$53K

About The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching

Based on IRS filings

The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $53K. Net investment income was $3K.

Focus Areas

Environment & Animals

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $53K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Michigan

Cities

Trenton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$151,244	$224,647	—
Revenue	$374,506	$297,623	$118,840
Expenses	$447,909	$149,332	$98,095
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$2,740	$1,971	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Detroit River International Wildlif ($52,650).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Detroit River International Wildlif Trenton, MI	Providing support for mission related programs as a fiscal sponsor	$52,650

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Micah Leinbach	President	40	—
David Shapiro	Program Director	40	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching?

The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching?

As of 2025, The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching holds $151K in total assets with $375K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $53K in 2025.

Where does The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching operate?

The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching award?

In 2025, The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching awarded 1 grant totaling $53K — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching's EIN?

The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4605180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.