The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching
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.
The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching at a glance
In short: The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,650
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $52,650
- Median grant
- $52,650
- Total assets
- $151,244
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Detroit River International Wildlif ($53K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit River International Wildlif Trenton, MI | Providing support for mission related programs as a fiscal sponsor | $52,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,244 | $374,506 | $447,909 | $52,650 | 1 | $2,740 |
| 2024 | $224,647 | $297,623 | $149,332 | — | — | $1,971 |
| 2023 | — | $118,840 | $98,095 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $118,879 | $67,543 | — | — | — |
About The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching
Based on IRS filings
The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching is led by Micah Leinbach, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Micah Leinbach
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Shapiro
Program Director
Guide → Program Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Peter Deucher (2022–2023) — Driver
- Former: Amira Helmy (2023) — Guide
- Former: Frances Sharpe (2023) — Guide
- Former: Chris Jackson (2022) — Guide
- Former: Karen Ramos (2022) — Guide
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to David Shapiro (Guide). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching
How much does The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching give each year?
The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching?
The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching reported $151K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $375K.
What is The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching?
The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching operate?
The Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching has awarded grants in Michigan.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
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