Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition Inc is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition 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 12/2021, Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition Inc generated $174.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE RED RIVER GORGE CLIMBERS' COALITION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SECURING AND PROTECTING OPEN, PUBLIC ACCESS TO ROCK CLIMBING IN THE RED RIVER GORGE AREA OF KENTUCKY AND PROMOTING CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE LANDS WHERE WE CLIMB.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACCESS, ACQUISITIONS, & RESEARCH: WITH THE HELP OF A GRANT FROM THE ACCESS FUND & EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, AN UPDATED ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY WAS CONDUCTED BY DR. JAMES MAPLES & DR. MICHAEL BRADLEY WHICH FOUND CLIMBERS SPEND AN ESTIMATED $8.7 MILLION IN THE REGIONAL ECONOMY ANNUALLY WITH OVER 102,000 CLIMBER VISITS PER YEAR. THE RRGCC WORKED WITH THE ACCESS FUND TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE USFS RED RIVER GORGE MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND COMPREHENSIVE RIVER MANAGEMENT PLAN IN WHICH WE ADVOCATED FOR TRAILS & ACCESS, SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, USFS PARTNERING WITH CLIMBERS, MANAGING CLIFFSIDE ACCESS, CLIFTY WILDERNESS FIXED ANCHORS, ROADS & PARKING, AND NEW CLIMBING ROUTES & AREAS. THE RRGCC EXTENDED THE LEASE ON THE PRIVATE LAND PORTION OF FOXTOWN BOULDERS. WE CONTINUED WORK ON NEW CLIMBING OPPORTUNITIES VIA LEASE, PURCHASE, AND DONATION. THE RRGCC MADE IT'S FINAL PAYMENT TO THE ACCESS FUND OF $20,219 SATISFYING MORTGAGE NOTE ON BALD ROCK RECREATIONAL PRESERVE.
CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT: AFTER HISTORIC FLOODING WREAKED HAVOC ACROSS KENTUCKY, OUR LAND MANAGEMENT TEAM GOT TO WORK ON REPAIRING ROADS, TRAILS, & BRIDGES ACROSS RRGCC PROPERTIES. A GENEROUS FUNDRAISING EFFORT BY EL CAP'S GYMS IN COLORADO COMBINED WITH OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS GOT OUR INFRASTRUCTURE QUICKLY BACK IN SHAPE. JATD RETURNED IN A MONTH-LONG FORMAT ACROSS JUNE WHERE WE COMPLETED A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT EROSION CONTROL AND TRAIL WORK PROJECTS. SPECIFIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: FLOOD REPAIRS ON MFRP ROAD, BRIDGES, AND TRAILS THROUGHOUT OUR PROPERTIES; NEW FOOTBRIDGES IN SORE HEEL; TERRACES AT CHOCOLATE FACTORY SLABS; BALD ROCK VAULT TOILET INSTALLATION; EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS AT LEFT FIELD, PLAYGROUND, SOLAR COLLECTOR, & HAZEL HOLLOW; TRAIL AND BELAY BASE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A SUSTAINABLE OPENING AT NEVERLAND.
EDUCATION, DEI & OUTREACH: GYM-TO-CRAG PROGRAM WHICH IS AN IN DEPTH DISCUSSION ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR FIRST TIME CLIMBING OUTSIDE. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: THREE GYM TO CRAGS EVENTS IN 2021; REVISED GYM TO CRAG PRESENTATION; RECEIVED AN EDUCATION GRANT FROM THE ACCESS FUND. CLIMB L8 IS A GYM INITIATIVE WHICH EXISTS TO REMOVE SYSTEMIC AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ENTRY INTO ROCK CLIMBING AND FACILITATE A SAFER SPACE IN THE ROCK CLIMBING GYM FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, LGBTQIA+, ADAPTIVE, FIRST TIME CLIMBERS, AND THOSE WITHOUT FINANCIAL MEANS. THE GOAL OF CLIMB L8 IS TO WORK TO BREAK DOWN THOSE BARRIERS IN CLIMBING AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER BY BUILDING COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING AND AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES, AND MAKING SPACE TO LEARN TOGETHER. CLIMB L8 OFFERS FREE ADMISSIONS AND RENTALS AT PARTNERING LOCAL CLIMBING GYMS FOR THE COMMUNITIES DESCRIBED ABOVE. CLIMB L8 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 14 EVENTS IN THREE STATES SERVING OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS; PARTNERING WITH CLIMB TIME OAKLEY, ROCK QUEST, NORTH; MASS BOULDER AND LEF CLIMBING; OVER $6,000 RECEIVED FROM ALE-8-ONE, MADTREE BREWING, CLIMBING 4 CHANGE, AND ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING; PRESENTED THE PROGRAM DURING THE ACCESS FUND; CLIMBING ADVOCACY CONFERENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Simek Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 23.5 | $21,372 |
Jereme Ransick President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Matthew Fronek Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jacob Ellis Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Briana Blanchard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jonathan Bruns Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $35,943 |
Fundraising events | $47,202 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $16,550 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $67,527 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,527 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,222 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,037 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $174,275 |
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. | $15,675 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,504 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $225 |
Payroll taxes | $1,207 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $35 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,931 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,544 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,335 |
Information technology | $5,214 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,640 |
Travel | $686 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $672 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,474 |
Insurance | $2,123 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $69,595 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,344 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $151,545 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,949 |
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 | $13,190 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $736,670 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $40 |
Total assets | $965,738 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,555 |
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 | $41,400 |
Other liabilities | $296 |
Total liabilities | $45,251 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $909,369 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,118 |
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 | $965,738 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition Inc has recieved totaling $66,814.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $64,404 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,210 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,000 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $200 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Openlands Chicago, IL | $37,602,836 | $9,254,791 |
Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | $11,176,423 | $6,128,085 |
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation Halifax, VA | $25,797,227 | $8,618,554 |
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $24,045,092 | $4,129,324 |
Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | $10,642,016 | $3,351,729 |
Lake Forest Open Lands Association Lake Forest, IL | $65,831,069 | $6,633,518 |
Ll Foundation Keytesville, MO | $2,819,800 | $2,090,334 |
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc Elizabeth, IL | $13,683,840 | $1,728,367 |
Wolf River Conservancy Inc Memphis, TN | $15,646,537 | $1,584,192 |
Green Umbrella Cincinnati, OH | $7,040,647 | $6,122,711 |
Acres Inc Huntertown, IN | $33,175,317 | $1,636,200 |
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust Annandale, VA | $2,932,035 | $1,308,098 |