Big City Mountaineers Inc
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Arvada, CO
- Founding
- 10/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 65-0200163
Organization Overview
Big City Mountaineers Inc is located in Arvada, CO. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Big City Mountaineers Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big City Mountaineers 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, Big City Mountaineers Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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
TO INSTILL CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS IN UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE WILDERNESS MENTORING EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS PROVIDES FREE, FULLY OUTFITTED AND PROFESSIONALLY LED, WILDERNESS MENTORING PADDLING EXPEDITIONS, BACKPACKING TRIPS, AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS FOR YOUTH FROM UNFAIRLY MARGINALIZED AND DISINVESTED COMMUNITIES. OUR MODEL REMOVES MATERIAL AND SOCIAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. WE OUTFIT OUR STUDENTS FROM HEAD TO TOE TO ENSURE THEY ARE WARM, DRY, AND SAFE. MANY OF OUR STUDENTS DO NOT SEE THEMSELVES IN POPULAR REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR CULTURE SO WE PROVIDE A COMMUNITY OF PEERS WITH WHOM THEY CAN SHARE THESE EXPERIENCES, WHILE SURROUNDING THEM WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. WE STRIVE TO INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW NATURAL SPACES ARE CONNECTED TO THEIR LIVES BACK HOME AND CAN SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR GREATER PERSONAL WELLBEING AND HAPPINESS. OUR EXPEDITIONS PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP TEAMWORK, AN INCREASED SENSE OF SELF, AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD, A PASSION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, AND A COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Taus Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $104,521 |
Paul Thompson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Carly Huey Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Drew Kern Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jessie George Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
John Andriola Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $22,762 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,158,271 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $119,114 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,181,033 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,600 |
| Investment income | $4,816 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $32,373 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $41,969 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,269,791 |
| 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. | $104,521 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,521 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $530,599 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,396 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,994 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $508 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,143 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,726 |
| Office expenses | $28,309 |
| Information technology | $31,707 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,451 |
| Travel | $38,180 |
| 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 | $6,783 |
| Insurance | $39,112 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,293,288 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $433,806 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,003 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $314,226 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $334,661 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $197,552 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $408,601 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,784 |
| Total assets | $1,798,133 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,401 |
| 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 | $31,093 |
| Total liabilities | $70,494 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $969,812 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $757,827 |
| 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 | $1,798,133 |