2012-06-14T14:38:03-07:00 2011-12-31 Hamilton Pyle & Bowman LLP 8303 N MOPAC EXPY STE A120 AUSTIN TX 78759 990 2011-01-01 205496495 Austin Explore Inc AUST 5123208899 PO Box 50470 Austin TX 78763 Mike Braeuer 2012-06-14 true Michael R Grimes 5126717711 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z 716540 false false X www.exploreaustin.org X 2006 TX Founded in 2006, Explore Austin combines the benefits of mentoring and outdoor adventure in a six-year program for 6th through 12th grade inner-city youth. Explore Austin helps Explorers increase self-confidence, build character, and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and those around them. With seven Saturday events and a week long Summer Wilderness Trip to remote destinations, Explore Austin seeks and attracts motivated students who desire to learn how to become leaders, experience new places, make lasting friendships, and seek challenges. 7 7 6 50 0 260036 598540 0 751 0 91659 260787 690199 0 0 94984 331202 0 55587 54363 279164 149347 610366 111440 79833 119892 202635 54543 56041 65349 146594 Founded in 2006, Explore Austin combines the benefits of mentoring and outdoor adventure in a six-year program for 6th through 12th grade inner-city youth. Explore Austin helps Explorers increase self-confidence, build character, and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and those around them. With seven Saturday events and a week long Summer Wilderness Trip to remote destinations, Explore Austin seeks and attracts motivated students who desire to learn how to become leaders, experience new places, make lasting friendships, and seek challenges. false false 507744 598540 Explore Austin accepts 6th grade boys and girls, and makes a six-year commitment to help them develop the skills, tools, and habits they will need to become effective leaders. Through a combination of mentoring and outdoor adventures, Explore Austin has created a six-year curriculum around its ACES framework. Our curriculum is built upon the idea that by taking its committed Explorers, placing them in a unique environment, and giving them problem-solving tasks and challenges, Explorers will develop the character traits necessary to be effective leaders. 507744 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 6 true false false false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false X X X Mike Braeuer 5123208899 2121 E Cesar Chavez St Austin TX 78702 Jennifer Mull 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Matthews 1.00 X 0 0 0 Derek Lewis 1.00 X 0 0 0 J Coalter Baker 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jen Ohlson 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pat Robertson 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Queen 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rusty Stein 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Bitsy Henderson 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Todd Hanna 40.00 X 90000 0 0 90000 0 false false false 0 598540 598540 0 0 0 0 0 0 118000 26341 91659 0 0 0 690199 0 0 0 0 90000 68400 9900 11700 0 181356 137831 19949 23576 0 36423 27681 4007 4735 23423 17801 2577 3045 0 0 5448 4140 600 708 0 0 0 2540 1930 280 330 0 21204 16115 2332 2757 7308 5554 804 950 0 25021 19016 2752 3253 0 0 1645 1250 181 214 0 0 0 11367 8639 1250 1478 Summer Wilderness Trips 118631 118631 Saturday Excursions 46586 46586 Program Supplies 6835 6835 Mentor Expense 10729 10729 Development / Major Gifts 13960 10610 1535 1815 7890 5996 868 1026 610366 507744 47035 55587 119892 31635 0 0 171000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 119892 202635 54543 56041 54543 56041 X 65349 146594 65349 146594 119892 202635 X 79833 1412 X false false false false false X 253916 246500 413910 260036 716540 1890902 0 0 253916 246500 413910 260036 716540 1890902 1111253 779649 751 751 0 0 1891653 0.41220 0.35070 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false Gala 118000 118000 26341 118000 118000 26341 26341 91659 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to public upon request. Copies of our Form 990 may also be found on the Guidestar website. (www.guidestar.org) Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The compensation committee, made up of board members, reviews similar non profits Form 990 for salaries, and they also consult with Greenlights regarding salary surveys. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts We discuss annually our conflict of interest policy with all of the board members and we follow up immediatly if any issues arise. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process Copies are provided to each board member for review and discussion before the return is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Board members Jamie Matthews and Sarah Queen are in-laws.