2023 Annual Report

ANNUAL IMPACT 2023

Photo: Dave Erbe

TO OUR OUTWARD BOUND CREW, It brings me great pleasure to share Outward Bound USA’s 2023 Impact Report with you. After almost 14 years with Outward Bound—two at the helm of our national network and twelve leading one of our regional schools—I am more deeply inspired now than ever before by our community and the life-changing outdoor experiences Outward Bound provides across the United States.

2023 marked our first full year working toward a new strategic plan, one that charts a clear path to strengthen Outward Bound and make our educational experiences more accessible. Across the network, we are making key investments to reflect our values as a learning organization, attract and retain exceptional staff and instructors, and foster meaningful, strategic partnerships. Taken together, these initiatives will help Outward Bound create greater access to the outdoors, scale our infrastructure, and increase our capacity to deliver high-quality programs.

Outward Bound has a unique responsibility to support greater inclusivity in the outdoors, and we are enthusiastic about expanding our efforts in this direction. Over the past year, we have intensified our equity efforts, prioritizing community-centered approaches and enhancing our cultural competence across the network.

Thanks to you—our over one million alumni, and countless parents, staff, friends, and supporters— 31,374 students have experienced life-changing outdoor programs in 2023 that helped them build capacity to navigate the future with confidence, compassion, and curiosity.

Explore our 2023 Impact Report and discover what it means to be part of the Outward Bound crew. And as always, we invite you to reach out and share your stories of the impact Outward Bound has had on you or your family.

Thank you for being Outward Bound with us!

CEO, Outward Bound USA

Cover Photo: Griff Jones

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OUR PURPOSE BRINGING OUTWARD BOUND CLOSER TO HOME Outward Bound USA is the national organization that supports and manages a federated system of 10 Regional Outward Bound Schools and programs in 50 course areas across the most awe-inspiring wilderness settings of the United States. We provide leadership with innovative industry expertise in a range of areas including:

serving organizations, and other local groups nation-wide, Outward Bound in the US offers one-day programming that combines the thrill of our Basecamp ropes courses, the serenity of city parks, and the magic of natural settings to create meaningful educational experiences for thousands of students each year.

• Brand & marketing strategy

Together, our work inspires students and learners of all ages to believe in themselves, discovering there are no limits to what they can accomplish for themselves, their communities, and the world.

• Risk & safety management • Fundraising & partnership relationships • Program innovation & outcomes research • Program standardization • Financial stewardship & management Through these focus areas, we offer thoughtful guidance and technical assistance to support a thriving ecosystem driven by consistency, quality, and integrity.

We believe in a world where outdoor education is accessible to all. We are working to make this a reality by bringing transformative programming right to our students’ backyards! Because of our committed partnerships with schools, youth-

FINANCIALS With support from individuals, institutions, and passionate alumni, we deliver immersive outdoor learning experiences for young people nationwide. Outward Bound USA strategically allocates revenues to support key operations including program development, staff training tools and resources, safety and risk management, investments for national and regional initiatives, and other efforts to advance Outward Bound’s brand and educational mission. Each year, we adjust these allocations based on resources, demand, and evaluation outcomes.

11%

In 2023, your generosity brought transformative outdoor experiences to thousands of students nationwide. It is important to us that we continue to be transparent with you about where your gifts go. Below, we break down your impactful contributions and the difference they made. Dive in!

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$1,257,965

CHARTER FEES

$658,936

PROGRAMS

$1,183,756

GRANTS

$939,820

GENERAL MANAGEMENT & ADMIN

OTHER REVENUE

$337,359

FUNDRASING & DEVELOPMENT

$1,012,530

TOTAL

$4,328,358

TOTAL

$3,158,427

$874,107

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THEY ARE OUTWARD BOUND Outward Bound is in a unique position – more than six decades of experience, strong leadership across the organization, 10 established schools around the country with deep and growing connections to over 22 urban and rural communities, and over 1,000 staff members ready to serve. Our efforts reflect a shared vision of all Outward Bound Schools and illustrates a deep commitment to work together for the good of America’s youth. Your investment in us puts them to work.

Looking ahead, our ambitious efforts double down on our commitment to increase access to our programs by launching a new phase of organizational growth, targeting specific business constraints that limit Outward Bound’s capacity to serve more students.

Together, we will scale our social impact through expanded accessibility, collaboration, innovation, and equitable systems that are responsive and accountable to our communities.

25,131

2,077

Group Program Students 22,071 on courses less than 5 days in length 31,374 total students across 93,391 student program days

Teachers participanted in an Outward Bound course

423 Education & Youth Serving Groups Served

1,104 Total staff across 10 Outward Bound Schools

94% OF STUDENTS Reported positive change in at least one measure of social and emotional development

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OUR ALUMNI 2023 has been a building year for the national alumni network at Outward Bound USA. Our community has flourished, reflecting the enduring spirit of unity and adventure that defines our organization.

This year, we saw a significant increase in alumni engagement with more events, volunteer opportunities, and online connections than ever before.

Our alumni have come together, embodying the Outward Bound principle that, “we are one crew.” Whether navigating the challenges of everyday life or celebrating milestones, our network has been a source of strength and camaraderie. We’ve launched new initiatives aimed at fostering deeper connections and providing more opportunities for our alumni to give back, support one another, and continue their journey of personal growth.

As we plan for the future, our focus remains on expanding our reach and enhancing our programs to better serve our diverse and dynamic alumni community. We are committed to creating a network that supports lifelong learning, adventure, and leadership. Thank you for being a part of this extraordinary journey.

Join our alumni community today!

2023 ALUMNI EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Philadelphia Outward Bound School Independence Dragon Boat Regatta The Philadelphia Outward Bound School Alumni Dragon Boat Team (The POBS Dragons), competed in the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta for the third year in a row. The team won the Silver Medal in the finals and took home the Educators Cup as well!

Outward Bound California Midpines Service Weekend The OBCA crew at the 2023 annual alumni service weekend. Every year, OBCA invites alumni to join their crew of staff and Board members for a weekend of fun and volunteering at their base in Midpines, CA. Volunteers help get the base operational for the season in the Sierras.

“I LEARNED THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE AND THE JOY THAT COMES FROM CURIOSITY. I LEARNED THAT I’M ABLE TO PERSEVERE. I LEARNED HOW REWARDING IT CAN BE TO ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING YOU REALLY DIDN’T THINK IT WAS POSSIBLE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I WAS ABLE TO FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN!” Chermain O., Age 17, Colorado Outward Bound School Alum

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SKILLS FOR THRIVING OUTCOMES SURVEY

“I AM LEAVING MY OUTWARD BOUND COURSE WITH A GREATER VALUE OF LIFE AND OTHERS, AS WELL AS A LARGER AWARENESS OF MYSELF AND MY TENDENCIES.”

Outward Bound participants are developing the skills for thriving while re-connecting with themselves, others, and the natural world. After students complete their course, they take a survey, designed to measure their growth across a range of skills we’ve identifed in our Domains of Thriving. Below are highlights from students who joined us for a program in 2023.

Diamond M. Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Alumna

85%

72%

Have gained the courage to face new challenges

78%

Have committed to making a difference in their world

Say they can work more effectively in a group

STUDENTS’ SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT 61%

66% 60%

66%

63%

59% 54%

56%

56%

48% LEARNING INTEREST

EMOTION CONTROL

SELF-REGULATION

PHYSICAL CONFIDENCE

RESPONSIBILITY

SELF-AWARENESS

EMPATHY

TEAMWORK

PERSEVERANCE

ASSERTIVENESS

GROUP RELATIONSHIPS

41%

Of 3,401 students on courses 3 days or longer and across 8 regional Outward Bound Schools, the % of students that reported improvements in each area (above).

OUTWARD BOUND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING LAB The Learning Lab’s purpose is to continuously improve field staff instruction and the student experience so that every student has the best Outward Bound experience, every time.

In 2023, with generous project support from The New York Life Foundation, Delta Dental, and the Richard King Mellon Foundation, The Learning Lab accomplished the following key initiatives: Training to meet the needs of the young people we serve The Lab finalized training sessions on Creating the Supportive Environment and Responding to Emotional Dysregulation and delivered a train-thetrainer session to 24 trainers from nine regional Schools. These trainers then returned to their respective schools and trained 300 instructional staff.

Engaging the network in the development of an Outward Bound theory of change Over 200 staff from across the national network participated in focus groups and surveys to help the Lab develop a theory of change that represents the Outward Bound student experience and its short- and long-term outcomes.

Expanding our ability to support students experiencing grief For over a decade Outward Bound has offered an 7-day open-enrollment course for grieving teens. In 2023 the Lab brought this expertise into resources to support more students through grief-informed courses. The grief-informed training and program resources can be used by regional Schools who serve partner organizations that do grief work or who have a large percentage of students who are experiencing grief.

Supporting implementation of best practices for social-emotional development The Lab supports regional Schools in implementing the Domains of Thriving, which includes a set of best practices for supporting students in targeted social-emotional skill development. The Lab trained regional School staff in coaching on these practices, and an additional 24 staff were trained as “master practitioners.”

Convening Outward Bound staff from across the Americas (and the world!)

In partnership with the Colorado Outward Bound School, the Lab hosted the America’s Symposium, which brought together 60 Outward Bound staff from the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, and Scotland. Participants shared best practices, found commonalities, and built relationships to support the connectivity of Outward Bound’s international network.

Increasing access to Outward Bound experiences In 2023, grant funding from The New York Life Foundation supported access for 230 students to Outward Bound courses of various lengths at five Regional Outward Bound Schools. Funding partnerships allow Outward Bound to do the critical work necessary to be the educational partner that our communities and families expect us to be.

(previous page) The data represented is from the Outward Bound Outcomes Survey. Permission to use the Outward Bound Outcomes Survey was obtained from PEAR.

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CRE ATE AC CE SS REDUCE OVERHEAD

Between 2023 and 2030, OBUSA will lead, guide and support this work through targeted initiatives designed to:

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OUR PATHWAYS The 5 Pathways of the Strategic Plan guide our efforts to elevate our Regional Schools. Each pathway focuses on a specific aspect of our work, ensuring a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of our network. By aligning our initiatives with these pathways, we are able to nuture impactful growth and change for Outward Bound across the United States.

PATHWAY 1: BECOME A LEARNING ORGANIZATION Embrace our role as a leader in learning and social-emotional development by strengthening our internal program delivery resources, clearly communicating our impact, and engaging in research and fieldadvancing activities.

PATHWAY 2: BECOME A SYMBIOTIC SYSTEM Transform Outward Bound into a network of thriving Schools built on a foundation of transparent data, value-adding technology, and resource sharing at scale.

PATHWAY 3: BECOME A TALENT MAGNET Cultivate a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains the best outdoor educators and administrative professionals in the US.

PATHWAY 4: BECOME FUTURE PROOF Prioritize sustainability across the Network through knowledge and resource sharing, leading to multi-year financial planning and new, community-driven program models.

PATHWAY 5: BUILD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Partner with mission-aligned brands, youth-serving organizations, philanthropists, and educational science institutions to build collaborative projects that inspire our communities.

STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE Arthur Pearson Catherine Smith Katie Dalbey Marc Heisterkamp Vanessa Rodriguez Ginger Naylor Henry Morse Jack Lee

Katie Newsom Lee Skold Catherine Smith Mike Pigg Mycah Berryman Nettie Pardue Penny Jeffers Bea Armstrong

Bill Casazza Ed Colloton/ Winn Ellis Winn Ellis Ginger Naylor Lauren Schmidt Sandy Hunter AJ Wojtalik Ben Fickett

Eric Denny Ginger Naylor John Pasmore Julia Maher Katie Newsom Kim Young Meg Wise

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APPRECIATIONS In 2023, the support of our incredible donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, has been nothing short of inspiring. Your generosity has propelled Outward Bound USA’s mission to new heights, allowing us to empower young people across the nation. Every gift, regardless of size, has played a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students, fostering resilience, leadership, and a deep connection to the world around them. We are profoundly grateful for your unwavering belief in the transformative power of our programs.

As we look to the future, our strategic plan lays a robust foundation for continued impact and growth. With your steadfast support, we are poised to expand our reach and deepen our influence, ensuring that Outward Bound remains a beacon of positive change in the United States. Together, we are not only enriching the lives of young people, but also building a more compassionate and capable future for our communities. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey and for making a tangible difference in the world through your commitment to Outward Bound USA.

A. Lewis Markfield

Bauer Family

Carter Bell

David & Liz Lorry

Adam Chou

Becky McCoy

Casey Coons

David Adlerstein

Adam Offenhartz

Ben Worden Ben Yonker

Alex Israel

Benjamin Lazenby

Catherine H. Smith/Catherine H. Smith and Peter B. Maxson Charitable Fund

David Agger

Alan Tindell Alex Meininger

Benjamin S. Jaffray

Alexander L. Mackay

Bill Johnson

Catherine Newsom and David Starnes

Alexander Toth

Blaine Horner

Catherine Stevens

Alyse Ostreicher

Bob Soulé

Cathy and Bob Solomon

Amy Arnott

Bonnie Allan

CeCe Bowerman

Amy Radford

Bonnie Minkler

Charles Stone

Andrew Ashforth

Bradford Gerber

Charlotte Cano

Andrew Flach

Bradley R. Thayer

Andrew Gavin

Bradley Thayer

Cheryl Katz and Mark Baldassare

Andrew Spina

Brent and Heather Denniston

Chris Wood

Andrew Udis

Brett Moody

Christine A. Misback

Ann Pettibone

Brian Butler

Christine Cook

Anne Brown

Brian Whitmer

Christine Wiedmayer

Anne Fitten Glenn

Brobyn Foundation

Christopher Adam

Anne Schelleng

Broderick Daly

Christopher Harte

Doug and Maria Bayer Foundation

Anthony Pasqua

Brynn and Sean Harrington Fund

Christopher Stoner

Douglas Andrews

Chuck Edwards

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Clay and Margaret Fowler

Douglas L. and Audrey T. Miller Charitable Gift Fund

Camille Madden

Clifford Krauss

Carl Griesser

D Vindici

Carla Berryann

D. Alice Taylor

Carol Pfeiffer

Daniel E Bockstedt Estate

Caroline Blair-Smith

Darren Richman

Carroll Obremskey Charitable Fund Brian Taylor

David & Bonnie Allan

Anthony Risicato Anthony Strauss April Baumgartner Atwater Kent Foundation, Inc. Barbara Dahl Barbara Turk Barrett Kollme Bart Fox and Caete Young

Catherine Newsom

David Andrews David M. Dewan David Pitman and Matthew Pitman David Reilly Debbie Schneider Denise Schlener and George Bren Dennis Klinman Derek Pierce Derek, Courtney and Etta Pierce Dewayne and Debbie Fields DH Pace Company Inc Donald DeNardo Doug Adams

Douglas Rucker Douglas Taylor Duncan Matheson Edward and Sherry Ann Dayton Eli Diament Elizabeth Anderson Knight

Kevin and Dawn Bourg and Family in memory of Greg Altese

Merchants Fleet

Elizabeth Blair

Jeanne Lambright

Elizabeth D. Black Fund

Jeanne Solomon

Elizabeth Hartmann

Jeff Smith

Elizabeth King

Jeffrey Slivko

Elizabeth Leshin

Jenna Berman

Elizabeth Munro

Jennifer Kavka

Ellen Harris

Jennifer Moore

Ellen M. and Lawrence B. Floyd Foundation

Jennifer Nash

Kiyo Tabery and Rebecca Fernald

Emily Hendrickson

Jennifer Regan

Lach Zemp

Michael Pigg

Jeremy Hammond

Laura J. LeTourneau

Michele Reimer

Jerry Cooke

Michelle Enciso

Jill Grant

Laura Kohler and Stephen Proudman

Jim Bronson

Laura Zaner

Muriel F. Siebert Foundation

Jim Sawyer

Laurie Greeno

Joan Munger

Lee and Peg Skold

Nathaniel and Elizabeth P. Stevens Foundation

Joey Randazzo

Lee Krohn

Ned Shanahan

John Gurrisi

Leen Foundation

Nettie Pardue

John Hain

Leigh Lowry

Nicholas Bragano

John Haines

Lena Marie Albert

Nicole Pote

John Kirchner

Leonie and Karim Alaeddine

Noah, Kathleen & Ben LaPrad

John Mill

Leslie Richman

Norris Wright

John Read

Lisa Doran

Patricia Francy

Jonathan Nolde

Lisa K Beck & Daniel Kirkpatrick

Patricia Roseman

Liz

Patty and Joe Kujawa

Lynda Heinig

Perri Kramer

Joshua and Mary Miner

Lynne and Budd Blackburn

Peter and Alice Kent

Joshua Feira

M. Jan

Peter Stoughton

Joshua L. Miner IV

Marc Conlin

Peter Williams

Joshua Mantell

Marc Saputo

Peter Wood

Joshua Tawson

Margaret Kaplen/The Kaplen Foundation

Peter Yeomans

Emily Solomon Emma Arias Eric and Karen Falberg Erin Weber Frank Krenek Fred and Ellen Stein Gail S. Taylor Gary Bionde Gary Parker Geoffrey and Virginia Worden Gerry H. Hodes Gil Bardige Ginger Naylor Glendon Laird Graham Bergh Greenstein Family Foundation Inc Gregory Force Harry Litman Heidi Shilensky Henry and Teresa Morse Henry McHenry Hodder Family Foundation Holly Morphew Howard Winer Ian Williams Jack and Sue McGuire Jack Diamond James Davies James Johnson

Joseph and Maureen Geller Joseph R. Bayer Family Foundation

Joshua Wheeler Judy Miller Julia and TJ Farmer Julia Lieberman Julia Ter Beest K. Erik Sorensen Kathleen Hodgson Kathryn Fauss

Kevin Spellissy Kibby Kleiman Kimberly and Jeffrey Cline Kirsten Asdal

Margaret Karp Marguerite Kreuzer Maria and Jay Hardenburg Marie Teilhard Mark & Alison Miller Mark and Deirdre Lacambra Mark and Joan Abramowitz Mark Bush

Meridith Greenbaum Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm Michael Freeman Michael Gray Michael Nash Charitable Fund Michael Nutter Michael Pelican

Michelle Lavigne

Patsy Talbott

Philip Lienert Public Label Quaker Hill Foundation R. Bruce Rich R. Mark Van Allen Rebecca and David Conant Relia Mae Scheib Richard and Christina Doren Rob Chatfield

James Lay

Kathy & Rick Walton Charitable Foundation

James Morford

Kathy and J.W. Gibson

Mark Kristof

James Steiner

Kellee Livingston

Marsha & Terence Arredondo

Jamie and Meg McLane

Ken and Sue Larson

Martha Robertson

Janelle Gale

Ken Mathas

Martin Rodriguez

Janelle Kreykes

Kenneth C. Gillmore

Matthew Risley

Janice Brockley

Kenneth Niles

Maydelis Torres

Jann Taylor

Kent Skidmore

Megan Bierman

Rohan A. Freeman/Freeman Companies, LLC

Jason Martin

Kerry Tyson

Megan Rogers

Ronald & Deborah Weston

Mark Hughes

Robert A. Horwitz Robert Avery Robert Cicchino Robert Kane Roderick Starkie Roger Dykeman

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS (CONT.) Rosie Andrews

Thomas Glaisyer

Ryan Kirk

Thomas Gondek

Sam and Cappy Daume

Thomas Hacker Sr

Sam Houston

Thomas Humes

Samer Khouli

Thomas Wheeler

Samuel and Cappy Daume

Todd Jacobs

Sana and Andy Brooks Family Fund

Tommy Clark

Sandra and Donald Salsbery

Tovi Eckford-Prossor

Sandy Fotiades

Tony Rispoli

Sandy Hunter

Trina Coggins and Christie Bunkley

Sara and Caleb Morrison

Union Specialties, Inc.

Sarah Matthews

V&D

Sarah Wendt

Victoria Kerr

Sharon Waymire

Virginia Carson

Soleri Foundation

W. Thomas and Christine McEnery

Sonya Bruton Spencer Cormier Stanley Family Fund Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation, Inc. Stephanie Motyka Stephen C. Hassenfelt/The Lookout Foundation Stephen Pick Steve & Monty Howard Steve Lenhardt Steve O

Walter White Warren J. Cinnick Willemsen Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County William J. Casazza/William J. Casazza Family Foundation William O. Grabe William Polk William Riordan William Stanley

Steve Rizika Steven Burton Stocky and Judy Clark Sue Coppola Susan and Guy Shoemaker Susan Biancani Susan Cochran Susan Nash Susan Oppenheimer Susie Imrem Suzanne Graves Terese Surges Terry Akin & Barb Steslow The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation The Magagna/Parker Revocable Trust The Orange Tree Foundation The Sealark Foundation, Inc. Theo Munnecke

“THERE WERE MOMENTS THAT MADE ME WANT TO GIVE UP, BUT THESE STRUGGLES EVENTUALLY LED ME TO BE A STRONGER AND MORE CAPABLE PERSON.” Rich K. Outward Bound California Alumnus

TRIBUTE DONATIONS In honor of Alexis & Matt V&D In honor of Asher Conniff Greenstein Family Foundation Inc In honor of Austyn Diloia, Lilly Anne’s counselor and liaison for Outward Bound Virginia Carson In honor of Brad Thayer Cathy and Bob Solomon David Adlerstein In honor of Broocks Robertson IV Martha Robertson In honor of Chavo Krenek Frank Krenek

Kathleen Hodgson

Eric and Karen Falberg

Ann Pettibone

In honor of Matthew Akin Terry Akin & Barb Steslow

In memory of Danny Gordon Susie Imrem

In honor of My son Ben Pfeiffer who tremendously benefited from his first Outward Bound experience in 2023 Carol Pfeiffer

In memory of Drew Holloway Patsy Talbott

In memory of Raymond Raskey Warren J. Cinnick

In honor of Noah, Kathleen & Ben LaPrad Noah, Kathleen & Ben LaPrad In honor of Pat Bunch Alyse Ostreicher In honor of Richard Doren Adam Offenhartz In honor of Robert Steffen Jenna Berman

In honor of Dan Gordon Perri Kramer

In honor of Rory Turner Michele Reimer

In honor of David Pitman and Matthew Pitman David Pitman and Matthew Pitman

In honor of the celebration of the birthday of David Starnes Catherine Newsom

In honor of Greg Altese April Baumgartner Robert Kane Walter White

In honor of Thomas Gondek Thomas Gondek In honor of Tim Regan Jennifer Regan

In honor of Jac Chambliss Mark and Deirdre Lacambra

In honor of Tom Yaniglos Joshua Mantell

In honor of Jack Diamond Family Jack Diamond

In memory of Alisha Brown Michael Freeman

In honor of Jen Finlan Sandy Hunter

In memory of Anthony M Matteo Brian Butler

In honor of Jim and Sharon Radford Amy Radford

In memory of Anthony M. Matteo, Sr Gil Bardige

In honor of John and Carol Hardenburg Maria and Jay Hardenburg

In memory of Anthony Matteo Stephanie Motyka

In honor of Joss Richman Leslie Richman In honor of Judy Fenner Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm In honor of Julian Prossor Tovi Eckford-Prossor In honor of KAJ Bill Johnson In honor of Lena Marie Albert - HNGL-781, HIOBS. 2017 Lena Marie Albert In honor of Lesha Ouyang Bonnie Allan

In memory of Bob Brockley Janice Brockley In memory of Bob Husler Elizabeth Blair In memory of Carl Coury Ben Yonker In memory of Christopher B. Kent Atwater Kent Foundation, Inc. In memory of Dan Gordon Bart Fox and Caete Young Christine Wiedmayer Jennifer Kavka

In honor of Libby Brodeur Becky McCoy

In memory of Daniel Gordon Terese Surges

In honor of Linda J. Hodgson

In memory of Daniel Henry Gordon

In memory of Greg Altese Bob Soulé Duncan Matheson Elizabeth Anderson Knight Gregory Force Jack and Sue McGuire Joan Munger In memory of Gregory Carlton Altese Kevin and Dawn Bourg and Family in memory of Greg Altese

In memory of Rev. Leon Drew Holloway James Johnson In memory of Reverend Leon Drew Holloway Judy Miller In memory of Scott Zimmerman Doug Adams Kimberly and Jeffrey Cline Trina Coggins and Christie Bunkley

In memory of Isaac SullivanLeshin Elizabeth Leshin In memory of Jack Kujawa Patty and Joe Kujawa In memory of James Neidhart Barbara Turk In memory of James R. Neidhart Debbie Schneider In memory of Jim Neidhart Anne Brown Marie Teilhard In memory of Jason Echevarria Emily Solomon In memory of John and David Davies James Davies In memory of John Hartnett Liz In memory of Justin D. Salsbery Sandra and Donald Salsbery In memory of Major Michael L. Horsch USA Bauer Family In memory of Merrily Manchester Bronson Jim Bronson In memory of MSG Daniel James Lovell Douglas Andrews In memory of my two brothers Kevin and Kris Lynda Heinig In memory of Owen Churchill Roberts Margaret Karp In memory of Peter Maynard Fairbanks © COPYRIGHT 2024, OUTWARD BOUND USA, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | PAGE 17

CORPORATE PARTNERS In 2023, our corporate and foundation partners significantly amplified our impact. Their support enabled us to revolutionize educational approaches across the country, offering more transformative experiences to young people in schools and communities nationwide.

FOUNDATIONS MAKING AN IMPACT Delta Dental of California Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation Dr. Squatch Inc. Ford Bronco Wild Fund Global Atlantic Financial Group KKR Kohler Co. Morehead-Cain Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation The Sherwin-Williams Foundation SMBC Global Foundation The Kendeda Fund Veterans United Foundation

213+20 Bronco Wild Fund supported Students + Teachers in 2023

600 Total youth served from 2021 - 2023

BRONCO WILD FUND Together, Outward Bound and Bronco Wild Fund are changing lives by connecting historically underrepresented youth to power learning experiences in the great outdoors. We’ve reached students from communities across the US, from Boston to San Francisco.

Bronco Wild Fund participants represent a rich diversity of geographies, social locations, and lived experiences.

This enhances the learning and growth opportunities provided by the program, as participants bring unique perspectives and insights to their outdoor experiences.

In 2023, participants were between the ages of 12 and 17, with 50% of participants identifying as female, 45% identifying as male, and 5% identifying as non-binary or transgender. Of the participants who joined a program in 2023, 56% identified English as their primary language, with 44% indicating a language other than English as their primary language.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

10% 11%

50%

14% 14%

Latino / Hispanic

More than 1 Race

Asian American

African American / Black

Self-Describe

White / Caucasian

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RE(CREW)NITION CEREMONY At Outward Bound, we’re “crew, not passengers.” Each member of our crew plays a vital role in pushing our organization forward and helping us achieve our mission.

From field instructors to administrative staff, every individual contributes to the impact of Outward Bound and helps make transformative outdoor experiences possible for students & young people. Each year, Outward Bound USA recognizes outstanding crewmates across our national network for their significant contributions to Outward Bound and the communities we serve.

During our virtual 2023 Re(Crew)nition Ceremony, we honored 4 outstanding members of our community:

Clay Fowler | Kurt Hahn Award

Chairman & CEO Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, LLC

Anne Morrison | John McGrory Award Senior Director of Programs & Safety Northwest Outward Bound School

Chandra Hardwicke | Joshua Miner Award Human Resources Director Voyageur Outward Bound School

Megan Macomber | Marina Ewald Award

Associate Program Director of Staffing and Training Colorado Outward Bound School

“IT IS ALWAYS GREAT TO RECOGNIZE OUTWARD BOUND STAFF WHO ARE GIVING TO THEIR SCHOOL OR THEIR STUDENTS IN A WAY THAT GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT IS EXPECTED. IT IS THAT EFFORT WHICH MOVES US FORWARD IN LEAPS, RATHER THAN STEPS AND INSPIRES, AT THE SAME TIME, OTHER STAFF TO INVEST IN THEIR WORK AS WELL.” Chandra Hardwich, HR Director Voyageur Outward Bound School

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BOARD & LEADERSHIP MEET JACOB LEWIS In 2023, we were elated to welcome Jacob Lewis to our national Board of Directors. Jacob is an experienced print and digital media executive, entrepreneur, and startup advisor.

He works with a range of early-stage media and publishing companies on growth strategies, creative marketing, product management, and business development. Jacob has founded several companies, including Figment, acquired

by Bertelsmann/Random House in 2013, and Authoritative. Jacob began his career in media and was the Managing Editor of The New Yorker magazine—where he worked for more than twelve years—and the Publishing Director at Crown Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House.

Photo: Curt Huey

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Catherine Smith | Chair Department of Economic & Community Development, Connecticut Commissioner (retired) William Casazza | Vice Chair Aetna Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Law & Regulatory Affairs (retired)

The OBUSA Board meets four times per year, and twice in person. Below is the team in the spring of 2023, visiting Philadelphia Outward Bound School to announce the Strategic Plan.

Christine Cook Bloomberg Media – Global Chief Revenue Officer Rohan Freeman Freeman Companies / 7 Summits Construction – President & CEO Janelle Gale, PhD Meta – Vice President Human Resources Laurie Greeno General Mills – Sales/Marketing Vice President (retired) Laura Kohler Kohler Co. - Chief Sustainable Living Officer Jacob Lewis Double Black Consulting – Founder Henry Morse Jr. Gas Transmission Northwest – Director of Business Development & Permitting (retired) Michael A. Nutter City of Philadelphia, PA – Former Mayor John Pasmore FutureSum AI – CEO Darren Richman Kennedy Lewis Investment Management – Co-Founder, Managing Partner Lee Skold Cargill – Corporate Vice President (retired) Brad Thayer Capital One Financial Corporation – Managing Vice President, Corporate Development

LEADERSHIP Ginger Naylor | CEO Mike Pigg | Chief Operating Officer Julia Farmer | Interim Chief Advancement Officer Mycah Berryman | Chief Financial Officer Ben Worden | National Brand and Marketing Director Greta Blessing | Chief of Staff

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