irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $52KEducational outreach publishing of the geographic endeavors from the expeditions above. Published in numerous social media and publications. Number of people benefited is approximately 820,000.
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Custom Itineraries
Personalized travel plans created for individuals or groups based on specific interests and destinations
Organized Group Trips
Travel experiences led or coordinated by IES, such as overnight winery visits and immersive cultural journeys
Sample Itineraries
Premade travel plans offered as templates for trips, including adventure and wine-region tours
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 3 activities
- Implementing Project Suitcase philanthropic initiativesThe organization implements philanthropic initiatives through "Project Suitcase" on every expedition, partnering with community causes to distribute items like clothing, art supplies, and computers to benefit children, animals, and natural environments in local communities. This includes organizing donation projects, delivering items to schools, and providing educational experiences for children.
- Implementing Project Suitcase philanthropic initiativesThe organization implements philanthropic initiatives through "Project Suitcase" on every expedition, organizing donation projects where participants fill suitcases with items for children, animals, and natural environments. This includes providing financial support, clothing, and educational experiences, and partnering with other community causes for distribution.
- Project Suitcase Community Donation ProgramImplements philanthropic initiatives through Project Suitcase on every expedition, organizing participant-filled suitcases with donated items such as clothing, art supplies, and educational materials for children, schools, and communities in need. Partners with local causes and organizations to distribute goods, including Valentine's Day clothing drives and technology donations for schools.
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Organized Group Travel Programs 3 activities
- Organized Exploration and Educational Travel TripsOrganizes and facilitates travel expeditions for participants, including trips led directly by the organization or arranged through vendors, with unique educational and cultural experiences such as nighttime grape crush events at vineyards, airport visits for aviation education, and planned international trips to deliver resources like computers to schools in Kenya in partnership with the United Nations.
- Organizing and leading exploration tripsThe organization organizes and leads travel trips for participants, which can include unique experiences such as after-hours vineyard visits and educational components.
- Organizing and leading exploration tripsThe organization organizes and leads travel trips for participants, which can include unique experiences like after-hours vineyard visits and educational components.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
- Delivering supplies and educational materials internationallyThe organization delivers supplies such as art materials and computers to schools in various countries, including South Africa and Kenya, often in conjunction with partners like the United Nations.
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Aviation Fly-In & Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing aviation-related community eventsThe organization organizes aviation-related events, such as "Fly-In" events and airport visits for children, to provide gifts and inspire interest in aviation.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducting paleontological and biological researchThe organization conducts research leading to the discovery of new species and significant fossil finds, including Saber-toothed Cats, Short Faced Bears, Giant Ground Sloths, and a new gecko species.
- Conducting paleontological and biological researchThe organization conducts research leading to the discovery of new species, such as a new gecko species, and the discovery of fossils of ancient animals like Saber-toothed Cats, Short Faced Bears, and Giant Ground Sloths.
- Scientific Discovery and Field ResearchConducts field research leading to significant paleontological and biological discoveries, including fossils of Saber-toothed Cats, Short Faced Bears, and Giant Ground Sloths over 740,000 years old, as well as the identification of a new gecko species.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$134K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead56%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.72M
Cash$1.72M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.69M
Net assets$25K
Liquid reserves153.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -99.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 3
- Janet Shay — Officer and Director
- Michael Higgins — Officer and Director
- Scott Bell — Director
relationships · 11
who they work with
- & Beyond Partner — Collaborates with &Beyond, an organization focused on conservation of land, wildlife, and care of people.
- Calistoga Family Center Partner — Received financial support, clothing, suitcases, and an educational experience through Project Suitcase.
- Conservation Corporation Africa Partner — Received coverage on Sossusvlei and Namibia.
- Flying Adventures Media Partner — Partners with Flying Adventures Media to engage influential travelers and promote global exploration.
- Mackinac Island School Partner — Received gifts and hosted a Fly-In event for students and staff.
- South African Federation of Waldorf Schools Partner — Recipient of art supplies for Waldorf students in South Africa.
- United Nations Partner — Collaborates with the United Nations as part of its global initiatives.
- United Nations Partner — Partner for an upcoming trip to Kenya to transport computers to schools.
- United Nations Partner — Partners on a philanthropic safari to Kenya.
- international organizations Partner — Collaborates with international organizations to identify community needs and guide philanthropic efforts through Project Suitcase.
- travel vendors Partner — Collaborates with travel vendors to book trips for participants.