FY25-NCOBS-Impact report-final

NORTH CAROLINA

OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL

Together, We Rise.

2025 IMPACT REPORT APRIL 1, 2024 - MARCH 31, 2025

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I learned how valuable and easy it is to find communities that care about you just the same, outside of the home. – Zephyr B., Age 17

A Letter from the Executive Director Dear North Carolina Outward Bound School Community, Fiscal Year 2025 proved to be both a successful and unprecedented year for North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS). Following a great summer of changing lives through challenge and discovery, for the first time in the School’s history, one single storm Hurricane Helene - impacted every NCOBS course area and physical assets. From Sunset Island in the Everglades to our base camps in Western North Carolina, the aftermath of the storm was felt strongly.

What emerged in the wake of Helene was nothing short of extraordinary. Students, staff, families, donors, and community partners came together with compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to serve the NCOBS mission. Seventeen courses were cancelled or rescheduled, crews were supported, roads and trails were cleared, courses were rerouted, and eventually NCOBS resumed daily operations.

With the help of our strong community, NCOBS was able to live what we teach, and at every

turn, we met the challenge with resilience, passion, and grace. From the aftermath of Hurricane Helene emerged innovation and new opportunities to expand our reach and deepen our impact.

Despite the challenges NCOBS navigated this past year, in this Impact Report, you will read about how we advanced our strategic plan, guided by five core pathways: Staff, Programs, Culture, Sustainability, and Impact. Across each pathway, NCOBS made significant progress in delivering our Program Progression Model, improving program quality, expanding access to the outdoors, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

This past year brought moments of disruption and moments of triumph, and through them all, our community stood strong. Thank you for your support of our students, staff, and mission.

Onward, Bea Armstrong Executive Director

HURRICANETimeline HELENE of Events SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene hits Western North Carolina.

There were 66 people at the NCOBS Table Rock Base Camp, including students and administrators from Girard College in Philadelphia, adult semester course students, and NCOBS staff. A small number of staff and students were at the Cedar Rock Base Camp. All were reported safe with ample food supplies, water, heated shelter, and shower facilities. Both Base Camps had generators.

SEPTEMBER 30 Evacuation efforts are underway.

The National Forest Service cleared four miles to a road washout that was impassable by car. Table Rock staff and the semester course students teamed to clear a path from base camp to the road washout. Staff prepared gear and lunches for Girard students to hike out the next morning.

OCTOBER 1 Girard students head home.

Table Rock Staff assisted the Girard students on a two-mile hike to the road washout. Cedar Rock Staff mobilized to meet the Girard Crew at the other side of the road washout with van transportation to meet their buses waiting in Morgantown, NC. The Girard Crew arrived home in Philadelphia and reunited with their families that evening.

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Heroes of Helene Many heroes arose during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Here are just a few that NCOBS would like to recognize and thank for their extraordinary generosity, passion, and dedication:

FOUNDATIONS The Dowd Foundation and The Glass Foundation were instrumental in NCOBS’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The Dowd Foundation provided funding support for key infrastructure projects at Table Rock, including a new student bathhouse, laundry facility, and the rebuild of its beloved ropes course.

The Glass Foundation provided critical support for Table Rock and Cedar Rock, providing funding to repair cabins, update staff facilities, and replace essential gear.

The generosity of these foundations helped NCOBS return to the field stronger and more prepared for the seasons ahead.

VOLUNTEER WORK CREWS Forty wildland firefighters from Pacific Oasis, Inc. and PatRick Corporation volunteered at Table Rock Base Camp to help clear debris from Hurricane Helene and prepare the area for reopening. Over three days, the crew removed downed trees, branches, and brush from the roads and around buildings. They also felled several dead trees, leaving the wood neatly stacked along the roads.

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OUR STAFF From the base camps to remote locations, NCOBS staff jumped into action, working swiftly to ensure the safety and well-being of every student and staff member. Despite widespread communication outages and logistical hurdles, teams coordinated to account for needs, share updates, and provide support. Their steady presence, adaptability, and deep care for the community guided NCOBS through the storm and recovery.

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A big thank you to the heroes of Hurricane Helene.

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I am stronger, I feel more capable, and I have more resilience... This trip helped me grow into the person I want to be. - Ivy F., Age 16

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Making an

IMPACT

STUDENTS

COURSE DAYS

In FY 2025, NCOBS engaged 2,256 students in transformative learning experiences spanning 11,872 student participant days.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

404

5,533

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

1,254

Participants ranged from youth and teens to adults, educators, veterans, and professionals.

From the mountains of North Carolina to the Florida Everglades and the astonishing landscapes of Patagonia, Argentina, students have built confidence, resilience, and connections that will endure well beyond the end of course.

(OBP & Veterans)

529 1,323

5,085

2,256

11,872

“ I am truly grateful for this experience

because I was shown a version of myself that I did not meet prior. I was able to believe in myself truly for the first time.” - Melanie C., Age 19

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FY 2025

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (Group Wilderness, Group Day, Educators & Unity)

TOTAL

Financials FY25 highlighted both the resilience of NCOBS and the strength of our financial stewardship as we navigated significant challenges, most notably the operational and fiscal effects of Hurricane Helene and having to cancel and/or pivot 17 courses. Throughout a year filled with storm recovery needs, NCOBS remained focused on integrating financial considerations into everyday decision-making, allowing the organization to manage resources responsibly while supporting our staff, students, and programs. These achievements were made possible in large part through the generosity of our donors and the steadfast support of our community partners, who stepped up at critical moments to ensure we could continue delivering our mission.

SUPPORT & REVENUE Without Restrictions Net Tuition & Scholarship Revenue

$3,880,561

Total Contributions & Grants

$1,107,858

Investment Income

$78,383

Other Revenue

$251,477

Net Assets Released from Restriction

$1,160,124

Total Support & Revenue

development

supporting services

74%

program services

NARR

4%

other

1%

investment income

support & revenue

$6,478,403

60%

17%

tuition & scholarships

contribution & grants

5%

21%

$6,478,403

18%

expenses $6,746,040

EXPENSES Without Restrictions Program Services

$4,998,649

Supporting Services

$1,388,248

Development

$359,143

Total Expenses

$6,746,040

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INNOVATION Through Adversity

In the wake of Hurricane Helene came the opportunity to innovate. With more than seventeen courses disrupted, NCOBS staff leaned into creativity, adaptability, and long-standing partnerships to keep programs moving forward. In collaboration with the Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina, courses for the Waccamaw and Charlotte Chapters of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) were successfully reimagined, allowing NCOBS to continue delivering meaningful experiences.

With ALF’s Charlotte chapter, NCOBS ran its first overnight program outside of a traditional course area and base camp setting. Participants shared an Outward Bound experience complete with navigation challenges, team initiatives, and solo reflection while camping overnight at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Despite changes, the core of the experience remained: challenge, connection, and growth.

These creative adaptations have broadened what is possible for future NCOBS programming.

“This is the perfect stepping stone as we are trying to reach more urban communities,” shared Jordan Gurkin, Outward Bound Professional Program Director.

“It makes the outdoors more accessible and lessens the barriers to getting students on overnight programs.”

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Charlotte Unity Project More Than A Week in the Woods

For over 25 years, NCOBS has partnered with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to empower young people to initiate social change through the Charlotte Unity Project. What begins as a seven-day wilderness expedition—where students develop compassionate leadership, build resilience, and foster a strong sense of community—extends far beyond their time in the wilderness.

“Together, we are truly educating the whole child- their minds, bodies, and spirit through Charlotte Unity. The students learn life lessons in the woods... Let’s not relegate our learning to the pages of a textbook or a laptop. Let us venture into the wilderness, where we can learn about ourselves and each other, and about the world.”

DR. INGRID W. MEDLOCK, Chief of Staff and Community Engagement for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

PROJECT

In Fiscal Year 2025, 42 students attended a weeklong wilderness expedition with NCOBS. Equipped with new skills and perspectives, students brought what they learned back home with them to implement Unity Projects that create positive ongoing impact in their communities. Projects ranged from planting gardens and cleaning the environment to organizing donation drives and spreading cheer to their classmates.

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Sunset Island and the Resilient Base Camp Project Sunset Island, a small island just off the coast of Everglades City, Florida, has been home to NCOBS’s Florida programs since 1974.

From our unique base camp, generations of students have launched their journeys into the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge Islands to discover what it means to lead, to serve, and to grow through challenge. But today, Sunset Island faces growing risks of sea level rise, hurricane frequency, and ongoing maintenance needs that pose challenges to the long-term sustainability of this beloved island.

In Fall 2023, NCOBS launched the Sunset Island Task Force as part of our Strategic Plan’s Sustainability Pathway. The group was charged with assessing the site’s future and determining how to protect its legacy while preparing for the realities of a changing climate. After months of collaboration with expert engineering firm Brizaga, the task force presented its findings to the NCOBS Board of Directors. In March 2025, the Board voted “yes” to partially fortify Sunset Island against these impending threats.

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Key components include selective site elevation, infrastructure upgrades, public utility connections, enhanced coastal protection, and further upgrades.

The approved plan focuses on a site-wide upgrade designed to enhance disaster resilience, operational reliability, and sustainability of the base camp.

Sunset Island has long been a place where students learn, navigate uncertainty, and grow through challenge.

With this investment, we are ensuring this legacy continues while ensuring student safety, minimizing environmental disruptions, and preserving the island’s natural learning environment.

The following cost estimate

Solution

Cost Estimate

Comprehensive Site Elevation

$215,000

Water & Wastewater Connection to Public Systems

$740,000

Four New Buildings (Sleeping Quarters & Bathrooms)

$2,900,000

Three Improvements to Existing Buildings

$990,000

Rainwater Collection System

$130,000

Generator and Solar Backup System

$138,000

Seawall Repairs

$446,000

Living Shoreline

$1,500,000

industry benchmarks and are

Contingency

$352,950

intended to support planning

Project Management and Staff Project Support

$1,125,000

outlines anticipated expenses associated with implementing the Resilient Base Camp Project. These figures are based on current design concepts and

and budgeting efforts.

Total: $8,536,950

PROJECT

FUTURE PROOFING SUNSET ISLAND

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Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and partners, NCOBS had a measurable impact in Fiscal Year 2025.

40% OF STUDENTS on open enrollment courses received full or partial scholarships, advancing access to the outdoors.

100% OF VETERANS received scholarships to attend a Veterans Program course.

OVER $1,161,000 was raised to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

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$4,165 IN SCHOLARSHIPS Is the average awarded amount given to Open Enrollment students.

Endowments and Scholarships American Veterans Program Endowment

Elizabeth (Libby) Jones Memorial Scholarship

Ann R. Baruch Endowment for Philadelphia Scholarships

Endowment Fund

Belikove/Piala Family Scholarship Endowment

Ben Lenett Scholarship Endowment

Richard Bowles Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Leydic Endowment Fund

Cody Bradford Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Travis Lizotte Endowment Fund

R.E.F. Buckley Endowment Fund

Louis McGuinn Memorial Endowment Fund

Kevin Chynoweth Memorial Endowment Fund

Baxter Miller Memorial Endowment

Robert M. and Annetta J. and Robert M. Coffelt, Jr. Endowment

Mary Adair Phifer Endowment Fund

Rhea Elliott Cooper Endowment

Royce E. Ratcliff Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

B. Dalton Endowment Fund

Ellie Raynolds Memorial Endowment Fund

Rufus M. Dalton Scholarship Endowment

Readers Digest III Endowment Fund

Ecology Wildlife Foundation Scholarship Fund

Gray Schell Endowment Fund

Field Staff Support Fund

Nelson Schwab Endowment

James M. Galbrath Memorial Endowment Fund

Schwartzberg Endowment Fund

GlaxoSmithKline Endowment

Marshall Siler Scholarship Endowment

Gray Wolf Scholarship for Western North Carolina

Ginger Simms Leadership Fund

Mark E. Headen Memorial Endowment

Staff Salary and Enhancements Endowment

Hearst Endowment

Stetson Endowment Fund

John C. Huie Educator’s Endowment

Sulzberger Endowment

Jeanette W. Hyde Scholarship Endowment

Unity Project Endowment

Thomas James Educators Endowment

John Webster Four Pillars Scholarship Endowment

Andrew Jitkoff Memorial Endowment Fund

Virginia Worden Expeditionary Learning Endowment

Hugh Jones Jr. Family Endowment Fund

Zeke Zeliff Endowment for Leadership through Service

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Honors and Memorials By making an honorary or memorial gift to NCOBS, donors can offer valuable support to the School while honoring the lives of people they love and respect.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors for the gifts they made in honor or memory of specific individuals in fiscal year 2025.

In Honor of Ann R. Baruch Frank and Margery Cooper In Honor of M. Baskin Sharene J. Pierce In Memory of William A. Battey III Susan Simmons In Memory of Tom Bauman Rachel Leigh Lewis In Honor of Dr. Andy Beall Elizabeth Patterson In Memory of Jacob Bradbury Bean Pamyla Haselton Bean In Honor of Amos Beason Michael Follo and Deb Caughron In Honor of James Belikove Scott Golden Steve and Lisa Schwat Nancy Leopold and Jeff Wagner In Memory of Katherine McKay Belk Rufus Dalton

In Memory of Prof. Lloyd J. Borstelmann Thomas and Lynn Borstelmann In Honor of Hargrove Skipper Bowles William and Holly Blanton In Memory of Bob Box Marilyn Box In Honor of Rich Boyd Caroline Olzinski Patricia Boyd In Honor of Amanda Buch Julie Costa In Honor of Marjorie B. Buckley Geoffrey and Virginia Worden In Memory of Walter W. Buckley Jr. Matthew Gould and Jennifer Loehle In Memory of Walter W. Buckley Jr. and Diane Meyer Margo Nottoli and Paul Bartels In Honor of Kay and Rick Burch Mary Beth Burch In Honor of Alexandria Craig Christopher Leeming

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In Memory of Gwin Barnwell Dalton Thomas and Millie Cox

In Honor of Stephen C. Hassenfelt Mary and David Hagan

In Honor of Rufus M. Dalton Elizabeth Clasen Fred Lowrance and Alice MacKay Jean Sullivan Betsy and Jim Williams

In Honor of Pammy and Bill Herring Robert Falk

In Honor of Mary C. Decker Paul Bauer

In Memory of Pop Hollandsworth Peter Lutken

In Honor of Crew Leaders Cheryl and Doug Patricia Edwards

In Honor of Robbie Howell Pat and Jim Martin

In Honor of Stanwick Dunham K.C. Brechnitz In Honor of Anne T. Fitzgerald Rachel Page In Memory of Dave and Peggy Genova Kelly Genova Dunbar In Honor of Sarah Goldman Cecele Murphy In Honor of Anne Gorton Amelia Adams In Memory of Sherrill Dalton Grant Sarah Graham In Honor of Guy Hagan Mary and David Hagan In Honor of Trisha Lynn Haitz Patricia Woodson In Honor of Pat and Lisa Hanaway Arnold Bellowe

In Honor of Sydney Hilton-Siegel Gloria Miner

In Honor of Stephanie Howell Michelle and Eric Howell In Honor of John C. Huie Charles and Ann Baker In Honor of Whitney Montgomery and John Huie Henry and Edith McHenry In Memory of Harold Dean Jackson Joseph Binns Ravenel B. Curry Lyles Cooper Maxfield Gunther Jennifer and George Hodges Eleanor Long Whitney Montgomery Molly Riddle Sarah Roosa-Collins Jodi Schwab Julie Springsteen Nancy Watford Jim and Cyrene Wells

In Honor of Crew leaders Nettie and Jim Catherine Moore In Honor of Ciro Rodriguez Klomp Flor Klomp and Ciro Rodriguez Klomp In Honor of Frank Charles Krenek III Frank Krenek In Honor of Noah and Benjamin LaPrad James LaPrad In Honor of W. States and Alison Lee Michael Follo and Deb Caughron In Honor of the Sunset Island Crew Sarah Szymaniak In Honor of Fred T. Lowrance Alice MacKay Mildred Neville In Honor of Alice MacKay Fred Lowrance In Memory of Hunter Marshall IV Sarah Jensen In Honor of Dan and Diane Meyer Arlene Ustin In Honor of Dan Meyer Clyde Harris In Memory of Grace Murray Nancy Murray In Honor of Philip Myerson Paul Myerson

In Honor of NCOBS Christine Edwards

In Memory of Larry Stanley Jonathan and Meg Robinson

In Memory of Bruce Nofsinger Thompson Allred Melinda McMeekin Lydia and John McNeary Julia Nofsinger

In Honor of David Stephenson Katherine Stephenson

In Honor of Margo Nottoli Joseph Beckham

In Memory of Lauren Thompson Stuart Thompson

In Honor of Cyndee Patterson The Marc and Mattye Silverman Family Foundation John Munce Ruth Shaw

In Memory of Jeffrey Raymond Toll Dale and Patty Stahre Kathy Toll-Grossman and Raymond Toll Robert Toll

In Memory of Royce Ratcliff Shirlyn MacPherson In Honor of Meredith Kelly Rose Sarah Rose In Honor of Richard and Leigh Schell Michael Follo and Deb Caughron In Memory of Dr. Allan Schwartzberg Robert M. Schwartzberg In Honor of Michael Shoptaw Stephen Williams In Honor of Ji Moss Simmons Susan Simmons

In Memory of Richard Taddonio III Richard A. Taddonio Jr.

In Honor of Dave Wangrien Kevin Glynn In Honor of Mitchell and Leslie Wickham Michael Follo and Deb Caughron In Honor of Alexys Woods Sarah Goldman In Memory of Herbert C. (Woody) Woodward Robert Albright Gregory Peterson In Memory of Zeke Zeliff Morgan and Kyle Shimabuku Dick Stokes In Memory of William Richard Zimmerman Ellen Dempsey Kurt and Tonya Hunter

In Memory of Ginger Simms Carol Bernstein-Eckstein Joseph Jaccarino

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Donors Summit Society $25,000+ Charles Ackerman and Joanne McGill-Ackerman Jay and Karen Ahuja Anonymous Bank of America Foundation James Belikove and Vanessa Piala Marjorie B. Buckley Cox Enterprises Inc. James M. Cox Foundation of Georgia, Inc. William and Pamela Crowder The Dowd Foundation The Glass Foundation Dave and Lara Nolletti Leona Z. Rosenberg Charitable Trust Richard and Leigh Schell Bradford Stanback and Shelli Lodge-Stanback Mitchell and Leslie Wickham Beth and Daniel Zweig

Navigator - $5,000+

Mountaineer $10,000+ Robert and Milano Buckley Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Rufus M. Dalton Gambrell Foundation St. John Family Foundation Trust Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation Clay and Weetie Kennedy Scott Landis David and Risa Miller Hannah Rankin Brook E. Reynolds Kent and Linda Satterfield Jane and Nelson Schwab Robert M. Schwartzberg Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr. Darryl Thompson Richard Webb Geoffrey and Virginia Hill Worden

The Kurt Hahn Society Leave a legacy that will inspire generations to come by choosing NCOBS as a beneficiary of your will, trust, or estate plan. Your generous decision will ensure a lasting impact on NCOBS and our students and help shape a brighter future for the coming generations.

To learn more: Walker Jones, Associate Director of Advancement Operations (828) 239.2124 | wjones@ncobs.org

Charles and Ann Baker William and Elsie Barnhardt Ann R. Baruch Walter and Susan Buckley Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community Brenda and Dan Crocker Ravenel Curry Kelly and Chris Dunbar David Hardy and Zina Oliver-Hardy Henry B. and Jessie W. Keiser Foundation, Inc. Jewish Community Foundation Laura Kohler and Stephen Proudman Laurel Charitable Trust Janet Hatfield Legro and Jeffrey Legro William and Nancy Leroy Fred Lowrance and Alice MacKay Clare McCamy and Harrison Miller Scott McGovern and Peggy Brown McKissick Family Foundation Ann Miller Sharon Mills Paul Myerson and Giselle Wagner Julia Nofsinger Scott and Anne Perper Scott and Susan Puritz Megg and Robert Rader Rolander Family Foundation Trane Technologies Jonathan Weiss Caroline and Wade Young Amy Younger

Belayer - $2,500+ Ted and Ann Beason Richard Boyd and Shalini Kamodia BWXT Political Action Committee

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Frank and Margery Cooper David Farnsworth Jacob Bradbury Bean Foundation Richard and Laurie Freudenberger Linda Lawson Catherine Ross Loveland Pershing National Philanthropic Trust W. States and Alison Lee Anne and David Regnery The Ross Foundation, Inc. Charles Schwab Schwartzberg Family Foundation Morgan Stanley Jean Sullivan James Sweetman Glenn and Nancy Tucker Lex and Dru Warmath John and Catharina Webster William B. Dietrich Foundation

Explorer - $1,000+ David and Valerie Adams John and Ripple Alkire Lynn Allison Thompson Allred Bernard and Holly Arghiere Aram and Linda Attarian Alan Barnhardt Richard Battle Battle Family Foundation, Inc. Pamyla and Christopher Bean Joseph Beckham Nancy Benerofe Carol Bernstein-Eckstein and Martin Eckstein Franklin and Virginia Blackford Peter Blair Mitchell and Marjorie Breit Gordon Caudle Susan Clark Dr. Amy Climer Robert Coffelt Jr. Merle Cosgrove

Thomas and Millie Cox Caroline Davis The Dickson Foundation Matt Doyle Krumholtz Family Foundation Anne and Henry Flint Simple Generosity George Foundation, Inc. Scott Gerlach Hope Gleicher and Andy Burness Sarah Graham Lee and Milton Hakel New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Peter Hampson Carol Hardison Paige Harrigan James Hassinger Catharine Hill Elizabeth and Larry Horrell Brian Jones Robert and Kristin Jones Barrett Kennedy and Peggy Reily Jo Ann Kitik Neeley Koester Karen Krumholtz Mark Lardie Michelle Lavigne and Tim Biety The Lee Institute John Logsdon and Dodie Maxted Lunsford Richardson Preyer Charitable Lead Unitrust Shirlyn MacPherson Erwin and Nancy Maddrey The Maddrey Foundation Charles and Laurie Maguire Peter Maxson Raymond and Susan McClinton Henry and Edith McHenry James and Karen McKenzie Crisis Assistance Ministry John Munce Cecele Murphy Derick Naef and Colony Brown Clarinda Patterson

Lane Potkin and Jodie Jacobs Alberta O’Brien Mary Norris Oglesby The Greater New Orleans Foundation Susan Patterson Kent Porter Pandora Redwin Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated Jay and Marcie Roberts Sally and Russell Robinson Paul and Diane Sonnecken David and Marilyn Slade Jeffrey Slavin Sanford and Doris Slavin Foundation, Inc. Benjamin Smeal and Diana White Catherine Smith David Smith Laura and Robert Smith Gary Squire Kevin and Mamie Stichter Melissa and John Sullivan Stephanie Doyle Sullivan Richard Taddonio Meredith and James Thompson Doyle & Wallace, PLLC Susan Wanser Nancy Watford James Winters and Bonnie Marshall Patricia Woodson Scott and Maria Wurtzbacher

Adventurer - $500+ Harriet Bakken Heather and Mark Baldino William Bedard William and Holly Blanton Patricia Boyd K.C. Brechnitz F. Cooper Brantley Alyssa and Michele Casey John and Diana Clarkson

Julie Coleman Justin Lord Coleman Foundation Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Elyse Dashew Edward Dayton Tim and Margaret Drennan Jubal Early Richard Felker Floyd Family Foundation Gregory and Anne Giraud Thomas Glaisyer Eddie Goodwin Bruce Grier Jenny Hakel Clyde Harris Robert Hess Jennifer and George Hodges Cleve Howard James Hughes and Carol Frye Edward Jones Pat and Teri Jordan Thomas Kenan W. Verdery and Mary Ann Kerr Frank Krenek Bart Lanman Delores Lastinger Jan Letendre Matthew Gould and Jennifer Loehle Robert McNeely Hal Meyer Catherine Moore James Morris Stuart Nofsinger Pan Family Charitable Fund Dan and Margie Pearson Joseph Plas Kenneth Powell Robert and Clarinda Patterson Douglas Reetz Jonathan and Meg Robinson Meredith Rose Gerald Rosen

John and Nancy Sacci Mark Schifrin The Schifrin Foundation, Inc. Steve and Lisa Schwat Martin Segal Ginny Shaw Ruth Shaw Sheryl Ash and Edwin Sherman Richard and Fran Silbert Tom and Priscilla Siler Wilson Sims Gary and Meg Smeal Robert Stout Jonathan Taylor Jane and Paul Taylor Daniel and Marti Thomas Jonathan Graham and Elizabeth Ulmer Larry and Beth Walters Arthur Werner Laurens Willard Richard Williams Roy Wright U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Backpacker - $250+ Richard and Judith Adamkiewicz Bea and Mike Armstrong Jeffrey and Theresa Baena Giving Basket Carl and Judith Beal Arnold Bellowe The Blackbaud Giving Fund Flavio Bollag Bonfire David Borsani Thomas and Lynn Borstelmann Robert Boykin Grady Britt Charles Bryan James and Elinor Buck Frank Konhaus and Ellen Cassilly Mr. and Mrs. James Caughman Our Change Foundation 18

National Christian Foundation Carolinas Elizabeth Clark CME Group Kerr and Tori Collins High Point Community Foundation Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation Triangle Community Foundation, Inc. Scott Conley Rhea Cooper Hilary Coman and Mike Cushinsky Charles Davis Barry Carden and Susan Daws Deborah Miller and Emily Krempa Miriam Dixon Dianne English Michael and Joyce Ernst Emma Lipton and John Evelev Robert Falk The Dot & Lam Hardman Family Foundation, Inc. Jill Flynn Scott Golden Miles Graham Matt Guernsey Mary and David Hagan William Hanlon Laura and John Hardman Fred and Joan Harris Phillip and Becky Hatzopoulos David and Vicky Hedden Scott Cragle and Linda Hodecker Benjamin Gardner and Katherine Hollis-Gardner Mary Howell Charleen Hsuan Mary Day Mordecai and Edward Hulbert James Hunter J.P. Morgan Securities Charitable Giving Fund Dwight Jacobs Judith Futch and Paul Smith George Kite Barrett Kollme

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Steven Penansky and Joan Kristal Anand and Sandhya Lagoo John Lawrence Dorothy Leapley Robert F. Leibner Dan and Marin Leroy Carol Lite Skip Sickler and Lisa M. Loveday Merrill Lynch Sharon Vaissiere and Michael MacFayden Richard Malnati Margaret Marshall Timothy Martin Sarah Matthews William and Caroline McGuinn Beverly Michaux Whitney Montgomery Steve and Barbara Morgan Nancy Murray Winnie Nofsinger Katheryn and Otis Northington Keith Nowokunski Robert and Laurie Oates Caroline Olzinski Paul Thomas Christine Phelps Tim Pieh Oakdale Pizza, LLC Rachel Page Tom Rearick Carlton Pendley and Teri Reddick Mark and Jane Ritchie Cynthia Rivas Jeff and Nan Robertson Lauren Kosseff and Heath Robinson Barbara Schroeder-Buck American Enterprise Investment Services Becky Sinclair Robert Shaw Mary and Roy Smart Dave and Martha Spicer Julia Spicer Linda Delauder and William Steigelmann

Christopher and Barbara Strong Terry and Patti Wurtzbacher William and Siri Thomas Emerson Thompson Marsha VanBourgondien Jill Wallace Douglas Wells Stephen Williams Kathleen Wobma Joseph and Anne Yap

Climber - $100+ Ralph and Amy Adamo Derek Adkisson Julian Adney Charities Aid Foundation America Robert Albright Carlton and Susan Allen Joseph and Staci Allen Douglas and Melinda Anderson Ian Bamman Craig Barger William Bartee Karen Barton Michael and Winnie Beach William Smith and Vivian Bechtler-Smith Joseph Binns Elizabeth Bloxham Kenneth and Robin Boger Matthew Boland Andrew and Mary Bonacker Dorothy Borden Michelle and Jess Bowers Marilyn Box Lawrence Brandon Erin Broome Karl Brotzman Brooks Browne Grant and Ann Bullard William and Jane Cahn Tracey Callahan Barbara and Robert Carey

David and Bonnie Childs Cisco Tor Clark Elizabeth Clasen Richard Cole Anne Collins Trust Company of Vermont John Wolford and Rhonda Cooper Alexandra Corr Jerry Coughter Alan Coulter Tara Cross Keira Dembowski James Doane Dusty Doddridge Anne and Kerry Douglas Dean Dragonetti John Dragonetti Karen Dresden John Dunham David Eichler Cynthia Aziz and Tim Van der Embse Perry Esterson The Marc and Mattye Silverman Family Foundation Leah Denton and Reid Farley Thomas and Stephanie Favia Benjamin Landman and Jen Feldman Linda Ferguson RBC Financial Group Andrew Flach Chad Fleener Stephen Streufert and Lisa Foisy Elliot Gersh Chris Gallagher Christina Geithner America Online Giving The UK Online Giving Foundation Heather and Michael Goldberg Ann Golden Susannah Goodman F. Kevin Gorham Francis Gribbin Donald Hackler Jay D. Haden

Lynda Haitz Florence Hamrick John and Carol Hardenburg Chris Harris John and Leslie Haslam Rebecca Helms Herbert and Patricia Allen Natasha and natasha Hernandez Hillary Hess Kathleen Hodges Teena and John Hoen Garner Hood Michelle and Eric Howell Alan Hull Kurt and Tonya Hunter Jason Inman Caroline and Mike Irvine Joseph Jaccarino W. Beaty Jackson Bill Jacobs John Jarboe Sarah Jensen Johnson & Johnson Charles and Deborah Jones Joseph Pasqualini John Jurgens Thurlow Kearns Tony Keaty Julie Kehrli Donna Kempner Robert Degrasse and Sarah Killory Dennis Kimbleton Nancy King Flor Klomp and Ciro Rodriguez Klomp Susan and Ronald Knape Frank Lamson James LaPrad Lisa Lark Stacey Laumann Cynthia Lee Rachel Leigh Lewis Susan Limestall Peter Lisiecki Peter Lutken

Kathleen Luvisi Brandon and Erica Mack Thomas Maliszewski David and Jelena Mann Margo Nottoli and Paul Bartels Jennifer Mason John McBride Melinda McMeekin Lydia and John McNeary The MHG Foundation Rob Middlemas Scott and Hsi Ying Miller Gloria Miner Rhonda Morin Jewel Moulthrop Philip Myerson Barbara Naef Diana Najarian Greg and Barbara Nelson Larry and Marilyn Nelson James and Marla Nix Seana Doherty and Perry Norris Dr. Robert and Bonnie Nye Deirdre O’Connor Terri O’Leary Thomas and Ashley Oxnard Pamela Wolfe Pat and Jim Martin Pat Spillman Patricia Edwards Patricia Gardner Paul and Cynthia Orlando Paul and Linda Ibsen Paul Bauer Lachlan and Jacqueline Peeke Kenneth Peeples Gregory Peterson Guy Peterson Tisbest Philanthropy Sharene J Pierce Jeff Pitts David Porter R. Randolph and Carolyn Powell Caleb Pusey Ralph and Patricia Snow

Christopher Reisert Oakley and Nadji Reynolds Julie Ricker Molly Riddle Edgar Rivas Robert and Kathy Page Robert and Patricia Gage Francis Roche Roger Paige and Sara Schoenberg Sarah Rose Frank Rutan Edward and Joan Sare Thomas and Carolyn Saunders Nicole Bolduc Schmidt Mel and Sabrina Schulze Terrence and Noreen Shaughnessy Tim Sheehan Raleigh and Kathryn Shoemaker Mattye and Marc Silverman Peter Silvester Mark J Simmons Susan Simmons Barbara Sipp Michelle Sissine Barbara Smith Edward Smith Emily and John Smith Evan Smith Kathy and Bill Southerland Julie Springsteen David Stebenne Robert Stein Clinton Studdard Dane Summers Sarah Szymaniak Janice Tedder John and Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth Thompson Helene and Gregory Thoreson Andrew Thurber Camille Townsend Susan Tripp Larry and Nancy Turner Sharon Turovaara

Spencer and Claire Turrentine Arlene Ustin Rosa Verdeja Nancy Leopold and Jeff Wagner Mark Wagstaff Nicholas Walsh Carrie Walston Daniel and Carolyn Waterman John Watkins Eric Watson Michael Wellens Walker Jones and Bret Wheatley Nettie White Robert Wiedenmann Leslie and Phyllis Wiesenfelder Betsy and Jim Williams John Williams Beverly Wolf Cathy Wright Clark Wright James Wright Susan Wright Mike Wylander Homi Kharas and Shelley Yerman Matthew Zaft

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Program Partners

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AC Reynolds Middle

Asheville

NC

Evergreen Community Charter School

Asheville

NC

Amana Academy West Atlanta (EL)

Smyrna

GA

The Franklinl School of Innovation

Asheville

NC

American Leadership Forum, Charlotte Chapter

Charlotte

NC

Gaston Day School

Gastonia

NC

American Leadership Forum-Waccamaw

Myrtle Beach

SC

Gaynor McCown

Staten Island

NY

A School Without Walls

New York

NY

GenOne

Charlotte

NC

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

Atlanta

GA

Girard College

Philadelphia

PA

Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Chamblee

GA

Harpeth Hall School

Nashville

TN

Brooklyn Collaborative School

Brooklyn

NY

Helping Hands of Georgetown, Inc

Georgetown

SC

Buncombe County Soil and Water

Asheville

NC

High Meadows School

Roswell

GA

Camp Judaea

Hendersonville

NC

Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Camden

ME

Capital City Public Charter School

Washington

DC

Identity, Inc

Gaithersburg

MD

Carolina Center for Public Service

Chapel Hill

NC

Ira B. Jones Elementary

Asheville

NC

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Atlanta

GA

JP Morgan’s The Fellowship Initiative

Houston

TX

Channel View School for Research

Queens

NY

LaGrange College

LaGrange

GA

Charles D. Owen High School

Black Mountain

NC

Leaders High School

Brooklyn

NY

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company

Charlotte

NC

Leadership Perimeter

Sandy Springs

GA

Charlotte Unity Project

Charlotte

NC

Lucy S. Herring Elementary

Asheville

NC

Community Academy of Philadelphia

Philadelphia

PA

Maryville High School

Maryville

TN

Creative Learning Academy

Pensacola

FL

MAST Academy

Miami

FL

Cropster

Innsbruck

Austria

Military Operated Real Estate Group

National

USA

Delta Air Lines LEAD Commercial (RM)

Atlanta

GA

New York City Outward Bound Schools

Long Island City NY

Dobyns-Bennett High

Kingsport

TN

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount

NC

EBCI Cherokee Youth Council

Cherokee

NC

North Hendersonville High School

Hendersonville

CA

EBCI Remember the Removal

Cherokee

NC

Oakhurst Elementary School

Decatur

GA

ECBI Right Path Leadership Program

Cherokee

NC

The Out-of-Door Academy

Sarasota

FL

EdLight

Boston

MA

Paideia School

Atlanta

GA

Edneyville Elementary

Hendersonville

NC

Peck Elementary

Greensboro

NC

Episcopal Academy

Newtown Square PA

Philadelphia Outward Bound School

Philadelphia

PA

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Providence Day School

Charlotte

NC

Ransom Everglades School

Coconut Grove

FL

Rufus M. Dalton Leadership Scholarship

Charlotte

NC

Saint Mary’s School

Raleigh

NC

Savannah Country Day School

Savannah

GA

SEI

Charlotte

NC

She Built This City

Charlotte

NC

Simple Gifts Fund

Clinton

NC

Suzano Pulp and Paper America, Inc

Fort Lauderdale

FL

Take Flight 21

McDonough

GA

The Exploris School

Raleigh

NC

The James Baldwin School

New York

NY

The Lawrenceville School

Lawrenceville

NJ

The Multicultural Academy Charter School

Philadelphia

PA

UNC Global Gap Year Fellowship

Chapel Hill

NC

Valor Collegiate Academy

Nashville

TN

Veterinary Management Group

Johns Creek

GA

Voyager Academy

Durham

NC

Warren Wilson College

Asheville

NC

William Jewell College

Liberty

MO

Westchester Elementary

Decatur

GA

Outward Bound taught me that it is possible to be present somewhere in every possible way. Without the distractions of technology, I was able to focus on the present moment.

- Qingyang L., Age 19

Board Chair Janet Legro

Ex-Officio Board Member William Barnhardt

Board Vice Chair David Hardy

Life Directors Arthur Blank Marjorie Buckley Rufus Dalton Nelson Schwab III Scott Perper

Board Members Charles Baker Amos Beason James Belikove Mitchell Breit Ann Brock Prater Bob Buckley Susan Buckley John Buford Amy Climer Dan Crocker Sonji Jacobs Scott Landis Daniel Leroy Scott Puritz Megg Rader Jay Roberts Kent Satterfield Leigh Schell Robert Schwartzberg Rosa Verdeja Nathan Vish Mitchell Wickham Tricia Wilson Patricia Woodson

Honorary Directors John Huie Dan Meyer

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