Association For Challenge Course Technology Inc is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (U40) the organization is classified as: Engineering & Technology, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Association For Challenge Course Technology Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association For Challenge Course Technology Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Association For Challenge Course Technology Inc generated $518.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $601.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 ASSOCIATION FOR CHALLENGE COURSE TECHNOLOGY (ACCT) IS AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO STANDARDS, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, CREDENTIALING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVANCEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, INFORMATION IS PRESENTED AND DISSEMINATED THROUGH WORKSHOPS REGARDING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREAS OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION, FACILITATION, MANAGEMENT, AND INDUSTRY-WIDE STANDARDS.
MEMBERSHIP - ACCT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE CHALLENGE COURSE INDUSTRY. ACCT'S DIVERSE GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP OF OWNERS, OPERATORS, BUILDERS, INSTALLERS, COLLEGE EDUCATORS, CAMP DIRECTORS, PRACTITIONERS, STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS RECEIVE MANY MEMBER-ONLY PRODUCTS, SUPPORT, AND SERVICES. EXAMPLES ARE INDUSTRY UPDATES, TECHNICAL AND SAFETY NOTICES, A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, VOTING RIGHTS TO ELECT THE ACCT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITOR FEES TO THE ACCT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ETC.
THE INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WAS CREATED BY ACCT TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS NORTH AMERICAN REGULATORY DEMANDS. ACCT IS A NON-PROFIT TRADE ORGANIZATION SERVING CHALLENGE COURSE PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE. THE ASSOCIATION SERVES TO PROMOTE THE USE OF CHALLENGE COURSES AND TO SET MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COURSE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND INSPECTION. ACCT ALSO DEVELOPED AN ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOR PARKS, PROGRAMS, AND VENDORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shawn Tierney Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
Carson Rivers Bod Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rohan Shahani Bod Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Korey Hampton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cameron Annas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bahman Azarm Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $256,276 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $61,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $317,676 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $197,425 |
Investment income | $3,148 |
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 | $518,249 |
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. | $90,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $236,098 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $29,829 |
Payroll taxes | $27,511 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,340 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,795 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,295 |
Advertising and promotion | $247 |
Office expenses | $2,513 |
Information technology | $63,808 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,150 |
Travel | $5,741 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | -$1,500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $28,561 |
All other expenses | $8,947 |
Total functional expenses | $601,666 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,012 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $485,300 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $685,312 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,611 |
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 | $61,400 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $68,011 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $617,301 |
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 | $685,312 |
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