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The Outdoor Circle

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$437k (2023)

Expenses
$502k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.87M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$437,143
Expenses
$501,854
Net Income
-$64,711
Net Assets
$1,871,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $348,856
79.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,840
9.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $32,559
7.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,888
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,975
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,109
15.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,871,108
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,871,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $103,091 $0 $17,884
Diane Harding (President) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Murphy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Wilson (Advisor/Director) $0 $0 $0
Denise Soderholm (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Stan Oka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mimi Bornhorst Gaddis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Whitney Bosel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Sudler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Aoyagi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gossett (Advisor/Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$239,375
Expenses
$406,017
Net Income
-$166,642
Net Assets
$1,775,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,488
72.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $44,551
18.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,946
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,390
7.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,316
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,563
15.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,775,213
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,775,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $84,378 $0 $16,938
Diane Harding (President) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Murphy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Wilson (Advisor/Director) $0 $0 $0
Denise Soderholm (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Whitmire (Advisor/Director) $0 $0 $0
Mimi Bornhorst Gaddis (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Sudler (Advisor/Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Aoyagi (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gossett (Advisor/Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Advisor) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$430,140
Expenses
$433,258
Net Income
-$3,118
Net Assets
$2,194,358
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,583
87.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,077
9.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,449
2.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,861
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,916
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,206,282
Total Liabilities $11,924
Net Assets $2,194,358
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $86,009 $0 $14,448
Scott Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Sudler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Whitmire (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Chesnut (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Denise Soderholm (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Mimi Bornhorst Gaddis (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Murphy (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Aoyagi (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gossett (Advisor) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,556
Expenses
$352,901
Net Income
-$76,345
Net Assets
$1,871,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $210,269
76.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $37,406
13.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,918
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18,963
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,893
27.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,022
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,871,371
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,871,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $86,070 $0 $12,094
Scott Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Sudler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Whitmire (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Chesnut (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Denise Soderholm (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Peterson (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Mimi Bornhorst Gaddis (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Murphy (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Aoyagi (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gossett (Advisor) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,621
Expenses
$411,641
Net Income
-$202,020
Net Assets
$1,930,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,486
65.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,821
12.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,329
8.3%
Sales of Assets -$1,434
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $29,419
14.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,265
21.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,432
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,930,908
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,930,908
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $83,800 $0 $6,465
Steve Mechler (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Wislon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth O'sullivan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lowana Richardson (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Christian Palmer (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hanson (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Mimi Bornhorst Gaddis (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (Advisor) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$288,951
Expenses
$388,385
Net Income
-$99,434
Net Assets
$2,107,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,803
42.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58,863
20.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,576
9.5%
Sales of Assets $76,347
26.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,362
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,409
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,578
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,116,679
Total Liabilities $9,057
Net Assets $2,107,622
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $83,325 $0 $7,628
Steve Mechler (President) $0 $0 $0
Lowana Richardson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hansen (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Michael Moskowitz (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth O'sullivan (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Jc Watson (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (Director) $0 $0 $0
C Kaui Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josie Bidgood (Former Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,049
Expenses
$426,623
Net Income
-$148,574
Net Assets
$2,200,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,459
43.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $52,510
18.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,121
4.4%
Sales of Assets $79,169
28.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,790
5.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,831
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,295
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,207,499
Total Liabilities $7,271
Net Assets $2,200,228
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $11,000 $0 $4,480
Steve Mechler (President) $0 $0 $0
Lowana Richardson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Josie Bidgood (Development Chair) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hansen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (Branch Representative) $0 $0 $0
C Kaui Lucas (Nominating Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michael Moskowitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth O'sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jc Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$635,406
Expenses
$402,590
Net Income
$232,816
Net Assets
$2,303,251
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $596,143
93.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47,186
7.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,281
4.9%
Sales of Assets -$47,850
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,646
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,109
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,347
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,309,943
Total Liabilities $6,692
Net Assets $2,303,251
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Winston Welch (Executive Director) $11,000 $0 $0
Steve Mechler (President) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Josie Bidgood (Development Chair) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (Branch Representative) $0 $0 $0
C Kaui Lucas (Nominating Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michael Moskowitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Osullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jc Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mcfarlane (President Until August 2016) $0 $0 $0
Yuklin Aluli (Vice President Until 2016) $0 $0 $0
Brian Bagnall (Director Until 2016) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jeremy Lam (Director Until 2016) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$354,864
Expenses
$377,691
Net Income
-$22,827
Net Assets
$1,928,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,642
51.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $50,519
14.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,853
10.7%
Sales of Assets $61,289
17.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,561
6.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,946
27.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,928,926
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,928,926
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Martha Townsend (Former Executive Director) $80,900 $0 $2,697
Alexandra Avery (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Farkash (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Branch Representative) $0 $0 $0
Susan Spangler (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mechler (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ress (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jeremy Lam (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Adi Nycz (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mcfarlane (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Susie Morgan (Nominating Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Marumoto (Former Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Midi Cox (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Cheever (Interim Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,100
Expenses
$437,148
Net Income
-$90,048
Net Assets
$2,203,452
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,730
40.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58,728
16.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,169
2.6%
Sales of Assets $117,935
34.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,538
6.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,862
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $55,033
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,214,148
Total Liabilities $10,696
Net Assets $2,203,452
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Martha Townsend (Executive Director) $80,900 $0 $2,697
Alexandra Avery (President) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Mary Farkash (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Midi Cox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diane Harding (Branch Representative) $0 $0 $0
Susan Spangler (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mechler (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Marumoto (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ress (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jeremy Lam (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Langton (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mcfarlane (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Susie Morgan (Nominating Chair) $0 $0 $0
Carol Hendricks (Former Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joel Kurokawa (Former Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ann Best (Former Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Jahn Peter Preis (Former At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,663
Expenses
$511,817
Net Income
-$227,154
Net Assets
$2,178,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $184,066
64.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $59,389
20.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,683
Sales of Assets $36,594
12.9%
Net Inventory Sales $5,000
1.8%
Other Revenue $3,297
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,585
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,226
29.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,181,644
Total Liabilities $2,974
Net Assets $2,178,670

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$583,471
Expenses
$497,980
Net Income
$85,491
Net Assets
$1,958,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $468,956
80.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $56,798
9.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $51,177
8.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,540
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,052
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,966
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,975,425
Total Liabilities $16,671
Net Assets $1,958,754

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,920
Expenses
$441,965
Net Income
-$219,045
Net Assets
$1,712,671
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,684
29.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $57,024
25.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $98,046
44.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,166
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,709
19.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $166,599
37.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,726,384
Total Liabilities $13,713
Net Assets $1,712,671

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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