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TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, PLACE, AND NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION. 13 13 239 0 4428398 7807421 10066497 10023972 2492746 1796501 0 16987641 19627894 1577284 1272261 0 9824686 9384141 0 244347 5709609 7833783 17111579 18490185 -123938 1137709 51572144 53910485 6324673 7525305 45247471 46385180 X DELIVERING PLACE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES THROUGH FIELD EDUCATION, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VISITOR ENGAGEMENT, AND PRE K THROUGH 8TH GRADE EDUCATION. TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, PLACE, AND NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION. false true 7467815 793815 3664749 Mountain Academy: Mountain Academy is an independent day school with campuses in Jackson, WY, and Teton Valley, ID. The school serves 183 students pre-K through grade 8 with an innovative curriculum that integrates academic excellence, creativity, and critical thinking with outdoor experiences and service learning. Mountain Academy students complete the program prepared for high school and equipped with the skills to engage and participate in their communities and beyond. During the summer months, Mountain Academy served 357 youth in educational summer camp programs. 3923390 327953 3512267 Field Education: Last year, 5,222 youth from Wyoming, the Rocky Mountain West, and across the country came to TSS to experience hands-on science and outdoor learning. In these multi-day programs, students explored wildlife ecology, geology, and land stewardship while developing resilience, teamwork, and leadership. These experiences create lasting connections to nature and empower young people to see themselves as capable learners and conservation stewards. 1822144 55830 1746077 Wildlife Expeditions: TSSs Wildlife Expeditions is a premier wildlife tour program in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. These tours, guided by expert naturalists, introduced 5,225 visitors from around the globe to the regions wildlife, landscapes, and conservation stories. Wildlife Expeditions also generates critical earned income that supports TSS programs and helps sustain our nonprofit mission. 878821 94663 947737 Professional Learning: APPROXIMATELY 600 CURRENT STUDENTS, AND ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AS WELL AS 9 SCHOOLS, PARTICIPATED IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING THROUGH A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMBINING EDUCATIONAL THEORY, PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS, INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES AND MENTORSHIP.TSS advances the practice of place-based education nationwide and internationally by training teachers, school leaders, and community educators. Through workshops, online resources, and long-term partnerships, TSS provided 1,309 educators with the tools to transform their teaching and strengthen community connections. This work scales the TSS mission far beyond our own classrooms, equipping educators across the United States and abroad to engage students through the places they live. 878821 94663 947737 14092170 true true false false false false false true false true true false false false true true true false true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 77 0 true 239 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X TIFANI FOX 3077331313 700 COYOTE CANYON RD JACKSON WY 83001 MICHAEL WITHERITE CFO 40.00 0.00 X 229235 0 45995 NICOLA JAMES CPO 40.00 0.00 181472 0 22381 SHAWN KELLEY FORMER CEO 0.00 0.00 174050 0 6490 JOSHUA KLEYMAN Director of CE 40.00 0.00 128355 0 41005 ATHALIA POUTIATINE HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00 0.00 112103 0 37298 LESLIE COOK Director of TLC 40.00 0.00 102019 0 18494 SAMUEL DRAGOO PSD 40.00 0.00 109994 0 3274 GEORGE ANGELO MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY ASHWORTH MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICH BLOOM BOARD TREASURER 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW CHUNG MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LEAH CORRIGAN BOARD CO-CHAIR 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY FINAN Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KRYSTINA KALY MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRED KELLER MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 M MARGARET MCKEOWN MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JACK NUNN MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEITH PETERS MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER PARK REED MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG WACHOB PhD BOARD CO-CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 1037228 174937 7 true true false MA Cleaning PO Box 11401 Jackson WY 83002 Contract Cleaning 165000 Fluency 10743 Torreys Peak Way Peyton CO 80831 Marketing Consulting 146400 2 7807421 129226 7807421 OTHER 1064507 1064507 PROGRAM SERVICE RENTALS 1232988 1232988 TUITION 7726477 7726477 10023972 1796501 1796501 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19627894 10023972 1796501 0 1272261 1272261 0 0 390321 303465 78502 8354 0 7330056 5698611 1474325 157120 179871 98169 69012 12690 759897 639264 107109 13524 723996 567274 142005 14717 0 0 0 0 0 0 1050373 376498 668153 5722 118717 97563 18005 3149 279622 213842 51958 13822 0 0 536049 466928 68158 963 142617 129317 13267 33 0 0 284651 284651 0 725986 725986 242960 85629 157331 RETURN OF ENDOWMENT 2500000 2500000 PROGRAM SUPPLIES/SERVICES/FEES 1436579 1339643 85306 11630 VEHICLE/BUILDING RENT & MAINT 290750 183452 107225 73 LICENSES, PERMITS & MEMBERSHIP 109721 92439 16030 1252 115758 27815 86645 1298 18490185 14092170 4153668 244347 1431 2996 148402 2240841 13865 366699 486961 465621 0 0 0 34753 41128 165783 160455 46155546 18373112 28376240 27782434 19709268 22549004 0 0 214472 213672 2420969 87635 51572144 53910485 1083150 901992 1387622 1773937 319391 251020 1996178 1996178 1538332 2602178 6324673 7525305 X 22069148 23639198 23178323 22745982 45247471 46385180 51572144 53910485 1137709 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6314 X X X false 21984966 -2500000 1446381 206005 676338 20049004 17703517 2275698 2810521 127899 640842 36028 21984967 20305607 11000 -1406281 254503 916999 35307 17703517 20285319 11000 1005146 251484 694791 49586 20305604 20265054 10000 1043531 285376 700000 47890 20285319 1.00000 false false false 12362084 12362084 25809708 11222241 14587467 3391390 2892788 498602 4334128 4230656 103472 258236 27427 230809 27782434 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 91428 Refund of Endowment Payable 2500000 SECURITY DEPOSITS 10750 2602178 X 17127894 -2500000 -2500000 19627894 19627894 15990185 15990185 2500000 2500000 18490185 Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o The Murie collection exists both on the Murie Ranch (mostly archival written and photographic works) and the collection at the Kelly Campus (mainly animal specimens). It is inclusive of writings, correspondence, animal specimens, scat specimens, skulls, wings, pressed plants, photos, artwork, and more. The Kelly Campus collection was donated by Mardy Murie upon Olaus' death for the expressed purpose of education, with a focus on youth. The collection at the Murie Ranch was a private collection that was held by the Murie Center and because part of TSS when the Murie Center and TSS merged. Because this is more archival works of art, photos and writings, it is mainly preserved with limited access solely for the occasional researcher. Neither collection is made available on a regular basis for the public, but rather the Kelly Campus collection is used regularly for TSS programs, which are accessible to the public. Recently, the Archives at the Murie Ranch were opened for public tours during the Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The collection is used educationally to help connect people to nature, people to other people historically (the Muries in particular) and people to their place - either Jackson Hole, Alaska or otherwise. The collection is a powerful tool for scientific and social-science learning, and for learning about place-based history. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. ENDOWMENT FUNDS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH, AND GENERAL OPERATING COSTS. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The School qualifies as a tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, therefore, has no provision for federal income taxes. The Schools open audit periods are May 31, 2023 to May 31, 2025. Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Return of Endowment $2500000 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized ALL ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ALL SCHOOL LITERATURE DISSEMINATED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY CONTAIN A STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL'S NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race true 0 0 SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 1303 1272261 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used SCHOLARSHIP OR FINANCIAL AID GRANTS ARE ONLY GIVEN TO ATTEND A TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS PROGRAM. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID SPONSORING GROUPS, STUDENTS OR THEIR PARENTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED FINANCIAL AID REQUEST FORM ONLINE, AND SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR LAST INCOME TAX RETURN, PAYSTUBS AND MORTGAGE STATEMENTS. AID REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF SEVERAL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES. X false X X X false false false false false false false false false JOSHUA KLEYMAN Director of CE 128355 7064 33941 169360 MICHAEL WITHERITE CFO 229235 11332 34663 275230 NICOLA JAMES CPO 181472 10384 11997 203853 SHAWN KELLEY FORMER CEO 94050 80000 351 6139 180540 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Part I, Line 1b: Reason for not following policy regarding payment provisions for expenses A HOUSING STIPEND OF 2,500/MONTH WAS NEGOTIATED AS PART OF SHAWN KELLY COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THIS STIPEND WAS TREATED AS TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFIT AND ACCOUNTED FOR VIA PAYROLL AND W-2 REPORTING.SHAWN KELLY WAS NO LONGER AN EMPLOYEE AS OF JUNE 1, 2024. NO HOUSING STIPEND APPLICABLE AFTER THIS DATE. X 4 129226 Average Share Price false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 3 CLOSED THE HIGH SCHOOL. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Changes WERE MADE TO THE BYLAWS WHICH INCLUDED: 1) SECTION 2.1 PURPOSE ADN MISSION, 2) Section 5.3 Delegation, 3) Section 8.2 Executive Committee, AND 4) SECTION 8.3 STANDING COMMITTEES Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of the form 990 is given to the finance director and board treasurer for a detailed review. Once that is completed a copy is provided to every board member at least one week before a meeting with the CPA's to ask questions and formally approve the execution and submittal of the form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS. ANY BOARD MEMBER SUBJECT TO A CONFLICT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY APPLICABLE DISCUSSION OR VOTE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, GENERALLY THE CHAIR AND TREASURER. CURRENT COMPENSATION STRUCTURES FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY, ARE REVIEWED AND A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ARTICLES, BYLAWS (WHICH INCLUDE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY), AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Part IX Line 24 - Return of Endowment (Subsequent Event) On October 3, 2025, the School returned a $2,500,000 endowment from a donor as the School did not meet the terms of the endowment agreement. This has been recorded as a refund of endowment payable on the balance sheet. For the audit, it is shown as a reduction of revenue, but for Form 990 purposes, it is shown as an expense.