Ride Nature General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Ride Nature Primary Contact First Name Mark Primary Contact Last Name Koch Address 2464 Second Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone (239) 220-5857 Organization E-mail info@ridenature.com Web Site www.ridenature.org Facebook http://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/ridenature Twitter http://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/ridenature At A Glance Year of Incorporation 2010 Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Charity Type I Supporting Organization Organization EIN# 27-2763553 1
Statements & Search Criteria Mission Our mission is plain and simple To bring board sports and the Truth to EVERYONE around the world. Whatever the cost, the commitment, or the investment, we are willing to go to all lengths to make this dream come true. As we work toward making a difference around the world by bringing boards and the Truth we are always seeking the support of others. In fact, without the support of other individuals the majority of the work we do would be impossible. How can YOU get involved? Join us on a trip(http://ridenature.com/travel/). Volunteer(http://ridenature.com/get-involved/volunteer/). Become a monthly sponsor(http://ridenature.com/donate/). Email us today at getinvolved@ridenature to discover how you can help make a difference around the world with something as simple as a board. Background In November 2009, with a dream and vision to impact in the world in a large way.the Ride Nature Organization was born. With a mission and purpose to make a difference in the lives of individuals living in poverty, the organization was formed to bring the world of board sports alongside the Truth to change the lives of individuals around the globe. With a primary focus on third world countries and areas of extreme poverty, we are committed to bringing boards and hope to children everywhere. But not only are we involved internationally, but we are also working in multiple communities here in the U.S. to see to it that ALL children have the opportunity to Ride Nature. Where did the idea of our name Ride Nature come from? Well, it actually came from nature itself. Nature is the fuel and the source for almost all board sports. Without nature, many of them would be IMPOSSIBLE. By harnessing this force; the wind, the waves, snow, gravity we discover something completely unique. A sport. A lifestyle. A passion. AN OPPORTUNITY to Ride Nature! Needs With new ideas developing every day, our vision and dream for this organization is just beginning to come together. Our goal is to continue growing each year, traveling to more locations, bringing more boards, and continue impacting lives of individuals around the world. Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Served FL - City of Naples FL - Immokalee FL - North Naples FL - Golden Gate FL - East Naples Geographic areas served in Collier County We work primarily in areas with action sports venues. Skate parks, beaches, cable parks, and various others. Service Catergories Alliances & Advocacy Christianity Community & Neighbourhood Development 2
Programs Programs International Trips Description As we travel around the world to distribute boards, bring hope, invest in community projects, and meet the general needs of individuals living in extreme poverty, we invite you to join us on a trip that you ll never forget. Our international mission trips are focused around sharing the Gospel in current, innovative, and unique ways through surf/skate outreach techniques and community projects. With a mission to bring board sports to children living in poverty and a purpose to share with them the Truth, we encourage you to take part in a life changing experience on a Ride Nature trichristian Skaters, Walking on Water, Skate Bible, Little Ones Ministries, Las Olas de Dios, One Rhythm Projects, and many others, we invited you to be a part of sharing the Truth through video showings, local projects, beach evangelism, and surfing and skate contests around the globe. We firmly believe in discipleship and the continued work in the lives of the children and youth we have an impact on. Because of this we have partnered with organizations around the globe that are based in those countries and continue to poor into the lives of those individuals year round. We would love to invite you to join us on a trip like none other with the Ride Nature organization. If you would like to join us on an upcoming trip or if you are interested in having Ride Nature lead you on an international Surf and Serve or Skate and Serve mission trip with your school, youth group, or even your friends please contact us at travel@ridenature.com. Check out the list of our International destinations and read about our ministry and impact that we are making in each country as well. Examples of Long-Term Success Target Population 1 Target Population 2 Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.) Children Only (5-14 years) 3
Impact Goals What are your organization's long-term strategic goals? The focus and vision for the organization is to both; launch new action sports ministries that will reach out to the youth through action sports outreach; and also to come alongside existing ministries to provide them with the needed wisdom, assistance, and resources to use effectively use action sports as a tool to share the Gospel of Christ. Through surf, skate, wakeboard, and snowboard outreach and evangelism, short-term mission trips, internships, and new ministry plants individuals worldwide are hearing the Truth of Jesus and are being plugged in for long-term discipleship. Strategies What are the major strategies you will do to accomplish your goals? The focus and vision for the organization is to both; launch new action sports ministries that will reach out to the youth through action sports outreach; and also to come alongside existing ministries to provide them with the needed wisdom, assistance, and resources to use effectively use action sports as a tool to share the Gospel of Christ. Through surf, skate, wakeboard, and snowboard outreach and evangelism, short-term mission trips, internships, and new ministry plants individuals worldwide are hearing the Truth of Jesus and are being plugged in for long-term discipleship. Capabilities What are your organization s capabilities for doing this? We currently have six full time staff members and three part time staff members. We've produced two full length films and run a variety of websites. All our efforts are for one goal, to know God and make Him known. Indicators What indicators do you use to measure progress? Ride Nature is able to gauge its progress through the response to our weekly and yearly events both nationally and internationally. Progress What have and haven t you accomplished so far? Over the past several years we have been working in multiple countries throughout Central and South America including; Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, and Peru. We have also helped to send teams and materials to Egypt and Ethiopia and have helped build and established 3 international skateparks, one in Guatemala and one in Panama and one in Egypt. In 2013 we are currently planning on launching new ministries in India and Africa, and will be building a forth international skatepark in Costa Rica. We have also recently finished up a full length evangelistic film that features 33 professional athletes along with Francis Chan in a project that will be going out worldwide and made available for free and in multiple languages. It truly is a blessing to see the Lord working through Ride Nature and using it all for his Kingdom and glory! 4
Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair John Ashford Board Members Name Affiliation Status John Ashford Board Member Voting Ralph Bressler Ride Nature Voting Greg David Board Member Voting Shannon Koch Ride Nature Voting Carlos Lampion Ride Nature Voting Ken Main Ride Nature Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 0 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 0 Female 0 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 2 Years Board Term Limits 3 Board Meeting Attendance % 0 Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Under Development Under Development Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 5
Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Mark Koch Term Start Nov 2009 Email mark@ridenature.com Experience Growing up in Christian home in the mid-west and moving from Ohio to Kansas, to Colorado, and then eventually to Florida, Mark was always an outgoing individual with a love for excitement and adventure. His many adventures include stories of skydiving, road tripping across the U.S., being a contestant on the Price is Right, teaching snowboard lessons in Vail, CO, running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and the stories just keep going. In between the travels and the pursuit of the next best thing, Mark graduate college from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2008 with a B.A. Degree in Communication and Graphic Design. Shortly after graduating and realizing the greatest pursuit in life comes only through an intimate relationship with the Creator of it all, Mark met his wife Shannon who shared an equal passion for the world and a desire to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through missions. In Nov. of 2009 Mark and Shannon were married and soon felt the Lord laying it on their hearts to start the ministry, Ride Nature. With a vision to utilize their passions and a dream to partner those alongside their ultimate passion, Jesus Christ, the Ride Nature organization was born. Staff Full Time Staff 4 Part Time Staff 2 Volunteers 0 Plans Organization has a Strategic Plan? Under Development 6
Financials Current Fiscal Year Jan Fiscal Year 2015 Projected Revenue $200,000.00 Projected Expenses $200,000.00 Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011 Total Revenue $142,842 $98,460 -- Total Expenses $118,259 $90,532 -- Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011 Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 -- Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 State $0 $0 Local -- $0 Unspecified $0 $0 Individual Contributions $147,199 $102,530 -- Indirect Public Support $0 $0 -- Earned Revenue $0 $0 -- Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 -- Membership Dues $0 $0 -- Special Events ($4,357) ($4,070) -- Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 -- Other $0 $0 -- Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011 Program Expense $0 $0 -- Administration Expense $0 $0 -- Fundraising Expense $0 $0 -- Payments to Affiliates -- -- -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses 1.21 1.09 -- Program Expense/Total Expenses 0% 0% -- Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% -- Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011 Total Assets $32,511 $7,928 -- Current Assets -- -- -- Long-Term Liabilities -- -- -- Current Liabilities -- -- -- Total Net Assets $7,928 -- -- 7
Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal $0.00 State Charitable Solicitations Permit Permit? Exempt 0 Created 09.07.2018. Copyright 2018 8