Challenge Aspen is located in Snowmass Village, CO. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Challenge Aspen employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Challenge Aspen 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 05/2023, Challenge Aspen generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 05/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECREATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHALLENGE ASPEN'S REC DIVISION (RECREATION, EDUCATION, CULTURE) SERVES INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH COGNITIVE AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, OFFERING LIFE CHANGING WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SKILLS, FOSTER COURAGE AND BOOST SELF-ESTEEM, BROADENING LIFE AND HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES. DURING FISCAL YEAR JUNE 2022 THROUGH MAY 2023, CHALLENGE ASPEN'S REC DIVISION SERVED 324 PARTICIPANTS WITH 1994 ACTIVITY DAYS AND SUPPORTED PARTICIPANTS WITH $35,481 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR PROGRAMS. CHALLENGE ASPEN FOSTERS RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO CONTRIBUTE IN KIND SERVICES TO DIRECTLY IMPACT AND LOWER THE COST OF PROGRAMS. THE TOTAL OF THESE IN KIND SERVICE DONATIONS FOR JUNE 2022 THROUGH MAY 2023 WAS $1,442,522. WWW.CHALLENGEASPEN.ORG/REC
CHALLENGE ASPEN'S CAMO DIVISION (CHALLENGE ASPEN MILITARY OPPORTUNITIES) PROVIDES ADAPTIVE RECREATION AND WELLNESS EXPERIENCES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH SERVICE RELATED DISABILITIES. CAMO OFFERS PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECONNECT WITH OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES THAT CAN POSITIVELY AFFECT THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN CIVILIAN LIFE. DURING FISCAL YEAR JUNE 2022 THROUGH MAY 2023, CHALLENGE ASPEN'S CAMO DIVISION SERVED 185 PARTICIPANTS WITH 959 ACTIVITY DAYS. ALL PARTICIPANTS WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH VARIOUS GRANTS AND DONATIONS. TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUPPORT TO THE PARTICIPANTS WAS $205,958. WWW.CHALLENGEASPEN.ORG/MILITARY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jack Kennedy President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Mcmahon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ben Moss Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cameron Kennedy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Kraemer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Tierney Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $519,082 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $69,968 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,095,344 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73,431 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,684,394 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $278,340 |
Investment income | $129,423 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,376 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$145,575 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$5,217 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,936,589 |
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. | $35,481 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,008,193 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,511 |
Other employee benefits | $95,097 |
Payroll taxes | $85,066 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,833 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,667 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $48,807 |
Office expenses | $76,392 |
Information technology | $24,604 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,867 |
Travel | $131,151 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,528 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,313 |
Insurance | $30,969 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,996,769 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,323 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $190,989 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $27,985 |
Accounts receivable, net | $54,486 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $14,160 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,179 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,114 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,630,868 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $66,133 |
Total assets | $4,057,237 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,522 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,808 |
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 | $60,179 |
Total liabilities | $273,509 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,623,986 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $159,742 |
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 | $4,057,237 |