Choose Outdoors Inc
- Assets
- $745.3k
- Revenue
- $721.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 07/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-3822889
Organization Overview
Choose Outdoors Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (N01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choose Outdoors Inc 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, Choose Outdoors Inc generated $721.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $799.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 8 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
TO PROMOTE OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES THROUGH SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS; RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE; AND PROGRAMS CONNECTING AMERICANS TO THE OUTDOORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE 2023 US CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE FROM THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST IN WEST VIRGINA WAS THE TWELFTH YEAR CHOOSE OUTDOORS SERVED AS THE US FOREST SERVICE PRIMARY NONPROFIT. THE PROJECT IS A YEAR ROUND OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION ABOUT OUR NATIONAL FORESTS AND CULMINATES IN SEVERAL HIGH PROFILE EVENTS ALONG THE WAY FROM THE FOREST TO THE WEST LAWN OF THE US CAPITOL. THOUSANDS OF HAND MADE ORNAMENTS, QUILTED TREE SKIRTS AND LOCALLY PROVIDED REFRESHMENTS ALL HELPED TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE MANY BENEFITS OF OUR FORESTS.
AMERICAS FORESTS WITH CHUCK LEAVELL CAPTURES THE BREADTH OF OUR NATIONS WOODLANDS BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. WE FEATURE DIFFERENT STORIES THAT DEMONSTRATE HOW VITAL FOREST HABITATS ARE TO THE WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN THIS SERIES, WE PRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO EMBODY THIS PASSION FOR THE WOODS, FROM ARCHITECTS TO ARTISTS, FROM CLIMBERS TO CARPENTERS. WE CELEBRATE AMERICAS FORESTS AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CONSTRUCTIVE MANAGEMENT. WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN CENTERED ON A BROADCAST TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY SERIES FOR PBS AND MULTI-FACETED SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Ward President | Officer | 30 | $133,158 |
Tom Morton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Kelleghan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Suzanne Barkley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $323,042 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $397,978 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $721,020 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $49 |
| 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 | $721,069 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,062 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,106 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,171 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $402,856 |
| Advertising and promotion | $450 |
| Office expenses | $5,087 |
| Information technology | $800 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,450 |
| Travel | $67,805 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $881 |
| All other expenses | $11,084 |
| Total functional expenses | $799,202 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $677,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $67,915 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $745,348 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,095 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $27,095 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $718,253 |
| 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 | $745,348 |