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ARIZONA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES INC

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860896931 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · azoutdooradventures.org
revenue
$123K
expenses
$119K
net assets
$44K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO ENRICH AND POSITIVELY IMPACT CHILDREN

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Outdoor Adventures provides free outdoor camping experiences for children ages 8-14, particularly those from urban backgrounds who lack access to nature. Through 3- to 5-day adventures in Arizona's White Mountains, the organization uses activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding to teach values such as respect, responsibility, cooperation, and constructive decision-making. The program partners with youth organizations to reach underserved children across Arizona.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Summer Camping Adventures
3- to 5-day outdoor camping trips in Arizona’s White Mountains for children ages 8-14, featuring fishing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and outdoor cooking.
Values Education through Outdoor Experience
Teachable moments during outdoor activities reinforce core values—respect, responsibility, cooperation, and constructive choices—symbolized by RC Cola cans sent home with campers.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Residential Outdoor Camps for Underserved Youth 4 activities
    • Operate fully funded outdoor camps for youth
      Runs annual summer camping programs between May and October in Arizona's White Mountains and other locations, offering fully funded tent camping experiences—including equipment, food, and licenses at no cost—for children ages 8–14, particularly those from urban areas with limited access to nature.
    • Operate fully funded outdoor camps for youth
      Runs annual summer camping programs between May and October in Arizona's White Mountains and other locations, offering fully funded tent camps with equipment, food, licenses, and activities such as hiking, fishing, and nature education at no cost to participants. Primarily serves children ages 8–14 who lack access to nature, especially during summer months in urban areas.
    • Outdoor Adventure Camps
      Operates fully funded tent camps and day camps annually between May and October, primarily in Arizona's White Mountains, for children aged 8-14 who lack access to nature. These camps include activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and other outdoor excursions, providing equipment, food, and licenses at no cost to participants.
    • Outdoor Adventure Camps
      Operates fully funded outdoor camps annually between May and October, primarily in Arizona's White Mountains, for children ages 8-14 who lack access to nature. These camps include activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and other outdoor excursions, providing equipment, food, and licenses at no cost to participants.
  • Youth Program Storytelling & Impact Sharing 3 activities
    • Distribute branded program materials to reinforce learning
      Provides campers with branded items such as RC Cola cans and coozies as part of experiential programming to reinforce lessons learned during outdoor activities.
    • Share impact stories from camp experiences
      Documents and shares stories and highlights from outdoor programs to demonstrate the positive impact of nature-based experiences on youth well-being and development.
    • Share impact stories from camp experiences
      Highlights and shares stories from camps to demonstrate the positive impact of outdoor experiences on youth, reinforcing program outcomes and engagement.
  • Outdoor STEM & Team Building Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver day camps and short-term outdoor excursions
      Provides day camps, fishing trips, and other outdoor adventures for children as part of efforts to promote healthy recreation, life skills development, and youth engagement. These programs are offered in coordination with community organizations and are designed to be accessible to boys and girls.
    • Deliver outdoor recreational programs to build youth life skills
      Provides day camps, fishing trips, hiking, horseback riding, and nature-based excursions designed to promote life skills, self-esteem, team building, and healthy development in youth.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support youth development through outdoor recreation
      Designs outdoor and indoor recreational activities—including team-based exercises, cultural experiences, and self-esteem building—to support youth well-being and reduce risks of substance use and delinquency. Encourages ongoing engagement through sports, academic programs, volunteer work, and summer employment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants$123K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$119K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$44K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9
  • ANTHONY FORELLI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN FENN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN PRIEST — PRESIDENTEXEC DIRECTOR
  • DANITA FENN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEANN POTTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDSAY FORELLI — BOARD MEMBER
  • LORETTA ABNEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROB POTTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • TERRY ABNEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 51

who they work with

  • AZ Quail Today Partner — Non-profit partner that raises funds to bring children into nature through Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Arizona Deer Association Partner — Sponsor partner supporting Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Partner — Sponsor partner supporting Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Arizona Elk Society Partner — Dan Priest was honored with the President’s Award by the Arizona Elk Society.
  • Arizona Elk Society Partner — Honored Dan Priest with the President’s Award for his work bringing youth into the high country for outdoor experiences.
  • Arizona Elk Society Partner — Sponsor partner supporting Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation Partner — Sponsor partner supporting Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Belcan Corporation Partner — Lindsay Forelli, a board member, is an editor with Belcan Corporation.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs Partner — Recommends participation in Boys & Girls Clubs as a constructive community-based activity for youth.
  • Broken Vessels Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Camp Encouragement Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Chandler Parks and Recreation Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Crossroads Youth Intervention Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • DG Fenn Construction Partner — Dan and Danita Fenn, board members, own DG Fenn Construction.
  • Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Deann Potts, a board member, is a teacher with Deer Valley Unified School District.
  • Durango Juvenile Facility Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • East Valley Boys and Girls Club Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Estrella Charter School Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Family Wellness Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Frank Lawson Partner — Author of blog post on summer activities to keep children on the right path.
  • Gangs to Jobs Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Girls Scouts of Sierra Vista Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Glendale Union High School District Partner — Deann Potts and Anthony Forelli, board members, are teachers with Glendale Union High School District.
  • Guthrie Mainstream Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Heart for the City Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Helping Hands Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Imago Dei Church Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Into the Wild Outdoors Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  • Katherine Roth Partner — Contributing author on the topic of children learning from the land.
  • Lodge Legacy Teen Center Partner — Partner organization providing outdoor activities for youth with Arizona Outdoor Adventures
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