The Mountaineers is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Mountaineers employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountaineers 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 09/2022, Mountaineers generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE EXPLORE, CONSERVE, LEARN ABOUT AND ENJOY THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLISHING: INCLUDES MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS, SKIPSTONE, AND BRAIDED RIVER IMPRINTS. A LEADING PUBLISHER OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND CONSERVATION TITLES. BOOKS SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING EXPERT INFORMATION ON HUMAN-POWERED ACTIVITY, PRESERVATION OF WILD PLACES, AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AT HOME AND ON THE TRAIL. WE SUPPORT CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH OUTDOOR LITERATURE, HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, AND ADVENTURE NARRATIVE. SKIPSTONE TITLES ENCOURAGE BACKYARD ACTIVISM AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT. BRAIDED RIVER TITLES INSPIRE CITIZEN ACTION TO PRESERVE BIODIVERSITY IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA. WE DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN 550,000 BOOKS ANNUALLY. WE PRODUCE APPROXIMATELY 30 NEW TITLES PER YEAR AND OUR CATALOG OFFERS OVER 600 ACTIVE TITLES IN PRINT AND EBOOK.
THE MOUNTAINEERS ALSO OFFERS CONSERVATION AND ADVOCACY, MEMBERSHIPS, EVENTS AND ROOM RENTALS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL ADVENTURES.
YOUTH EDUCATION: OVER 3,100 VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZE 3,200 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRIPS RELATED TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS AND REACH SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATIONS SKILLS AND OUTDOOR ETHICS WHICH PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND LOW IMPACT TECHNIQUES. THE MOUNTAINEERS OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 OUTDOOR YOUTH EXPERIENCES THROUGH 3 PROGRAMS: SUMMER CAMP, A YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURING PROGRAM AND MOUNTAIN WORKSHOPS, AND A YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. WE ALSO OFFER NEED-BASED PRICING TO OVER 50% OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN OUR YOUTH OUTREACH. THESE PROGRAMS TEACH YOUTH SELF-RELIANCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY ACTIVE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE AS WELL AS GIVING THEM LIFELONG OUTDOOR SKILLS.
ADULT PROGRAMS: VOLUNTEER LED AND OUTDOOR FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS, TEACH SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION SKILLS AND OUTDOOR ETHICS WHICH PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND LOW IMPACT TECHNIQUES. SAME ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULT PROGRAMS AS YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gabe Aeschliman President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Manisha Powar Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
James Henderson VP Of Branches | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Matt Simerson VP Of Outdoor Centers | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Roger Mellum VP Of Governance | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Paul Stevenson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $782,983 |
Fundraising events | $444,554 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $77,449 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,159,382 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $163,167 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,464,368 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,214,772 |
Investment income | $73,407 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $26,287 |
Net Rental Income | -$265,617 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$525 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,930,209 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,541,842 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $325,252 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,890 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,419,332 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $54,275 |
Other employee benefits | $218,928 |
Payroll taxes | $250,332 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $155,641 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,484 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $25,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $687,301 |
Advertising and promotion | $180,663 |
Office expenses | $94,314 |
Information technology | $134,124 |
Royalties | $14,686 |
Occupancy | $208,292 |
Travel | $199,557 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,631 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,436 |
Insurance | $149,569 |
All other expenses | $84,781 |
Total functional expenses | $6,022,535 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $412,580 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,697,952 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $697,728 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,062,244 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $318,693 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,898,226 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,337,036 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $289,608 |
Total assets | $15,725,067 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $857,409 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $273,124 |
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 | $484,851 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,615,384 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,820,739 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $288,944 |
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 | $15,725,067 |