Steamboat Institute is located in Steamboat Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Steamboat Institute employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Steamboat Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Steamboat Institute generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE PROMOTES AMERICA'S FIRST PRINCIPLES AND INSPIRES ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEFENSE OF LIBERTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE CONTINUED A REMARKABLE PERIOD OF GROWTH IN REVENUE AND IN PROGRAMS IN 2023:TOTAL REVENUE FOR 2023 (NOT INCLUDING ENDOWMENT GIFTS) WAS $1,795,983, COMPARED TO $1,545,934 FOR 2022.THE STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE ENDOWMENT FOR THE FUTURE OF LIBERTY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2023 WITH A $100,000 CHALLENGE GIFT FROM AN INDIVIDUAL DONOR.THE 15TH ANNUAL FREEDOM CONFERENCE, HELD IN BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO, IN AUGUST 2023, DREW HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE FROM ACROSS AMERICA, INCLUDING A RECORD 35 YOUNG LEADERS, AGES 20-29, ATTENDING ON SCHOLARSHIPS. FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDED DANA PERINO (CO-HOST OF THE FIVE ON FOX NEWS CHANNEL AND FORMER WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY UNDER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH), ECONOMIST STEPHEN MOORE, GERARD BAKER OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, RILEY GAINES (NCAA CHAMPION SWIMMER AND ADVOCATE FOR FAIRNESS IN WOMENS SPORTS), AND MANY OTHERS.STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE AWARDED ITS 2023-24 TONY BLANKLEY FELLOWSHIP FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM TO KAYLEE MCGHEE WHITE (WASHINGTON EXAMINER) AND GEORGE BOGDEN (NOTED WORLD HISTORY SCHOLAR AND WRITER), GROWING ITS RANKS OF CURRENT AND FORMER BLANKLEY FELLOWS TO 12.IN 2023, STEAMBOAT INSTITUTES TONY BLANKLEY FELLOWS REACHED APPROXIMATELY 1.6 BILLION VIEWERS AND LISTENERS WITH THEIR APPEARANCES ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL TV AND RADIO PROGRAMS. THESE MEDIA APPEARANCES HAD AN ADVERTISING VALUE EQUIVALENCY OF $14.8 MILLION.IN 2023, STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE RECEIVED A MULTI-YEAR GRANT FROM THE ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION TO EXPAND THE CAMPUS LIBERTY TOUR DEBATE PROGRAM. SI HOSTED DEBATES ON 8 COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN 2023, COMPARED TO FIVE IN 2022. THE PROGRAM IS POISED TO EXPAND TO 12 DEBATES IN 2024.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Schubert-Akin Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $133,750 |
Rick Akin Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Cummings Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristine L Bensler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bridgett G Wagner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roger Dorf Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,727,229 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $76,108 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,727,229 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $170,301 |
Investment income | $12,840 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,910,370 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $136,917 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $22,381 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,328 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,425 |
Advertising and promotion | $69,001 |
Office expenses | $14,251 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $150,698 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $1,085 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $172 |
Insurance | $2,571 |
All other expenses | $128,469 |
Total functional expenses | $1,775,823 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,057 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $179,113 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $581,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $93,276 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $574 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $76,108 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $156,679 |
Total assets | $1,218,807 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,222 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $651,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $724,222 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $494,585 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,218,807 |