Walking Mountains
- Assets
- $25.0m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $700.0k
- Employees
- 88
- Location
- Avon, CO
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 84-1436731
Organization Overview
Walking Mountains is located in Avon, CO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Walking Mountains employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Walking Mountains 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 06/2022, Walking Mountains generated $6.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.9% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO AWAKEN A SENSE WONDER AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUSTAINABILITY & STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS: A RESOURCE AND EDUCATION HUB TO INSPIRE ACTION FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL. SPECIFIC PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE: ENERGY SMART COLORADO (ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLES), ZERO WASTE (EVENTS OUTREACH), ACTIVELY GREEN (SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION), ECO-SCHOOLS (SUSTAINABILITY IN K-12 SCHOOLS) AND THE ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FILM SERIES. INTERNSHIPS SUPPORT FULL-TIME STAFF WORKING IN THESE AREAS. THESE PROGRAMS REACHED 327,293 PEOPLE LAST YEAR.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:FIELD SCIENCE PROGRAMS: THE HEART AND SOUL OF WALKING MOUNTAINS YOUTH PROGRAMMING. INCREASING SCIENCE LITERACY, PROMOTING SYSTEMS THINKING AND CREATING A SENSE OF PLACE WHILE FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. SERVED 5,084 K-12 STUDENTS IN EAGLE COUNTY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL AND STANDARDS-BASED FIELD SCIENCE PROGRAMS. INTRODUCED 3,596 PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN TO SCIENCE AND NATURE EXPLORATION IN-PERSON, ALL FOR FREE.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VISITORS OF ALL AGES THROUGH YEAR-ROUND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES, INTEGRATED FACILITIES, AND THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. WALKING MOUNTAINS INTERACTED WITH 45,572 PEOPLE THIS PAST YEAR AT OUR SCIENCE CENTER, THE NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER, THE VAIL NATURE CENTER, AND OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE VISITORS LEARN ABOUT LOCAL PLANTS, ANIMALS AND THE ECOLOGY OF THE AREA. A VARIETY OF LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND FIELD PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ADULTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patty White Vice President Of Developm | 40 | $148,426 | |
Markian Feduschak Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $132,240 |
Gabriella Matus Senior Business Operations | Officer | 40 | $100,429 |
Alan Danson Emeritus Director | Trustee | 1 | $44,000 |
Alix Berglund Advisory Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Sipes Advisory Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $814,738 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $687,408 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,509,287 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $80,071 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,011,433 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,172,915 |
| Investment income | -$244,666 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $398,520 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$107,566 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,417 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,247,641 |
| 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. | $315,176 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,883 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $2,204,338 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $113,583 |
| Other employee benefits | $186,026 |
| Payroll taxes | $198,435 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $358 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,624 |
| Advertising and promotion | $136,653 |
| Office expenses | $64,890 |
| Information technology | $68,518 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,408 |
| Travel | $26,027 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,006 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $474,041 |
| Insurance | $102,047 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,564,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,465 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,076 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,208,624 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $136,561 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $22,641 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $69,011 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,263,485 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,458,187 |
| Investments—other securities | $700,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $25,000,050 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $404,230 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $387,140 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $202,203 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $993,573 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,713,226 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,293,251 |
| 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 | $25,000,050 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Walking Mountains has recieved totaling $1,105,818.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tang Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $500,000 |
Kelly And Sam Bronfman Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $170,000 |
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $86,118 |
The Colorado Health Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES | $83,500 |
Vail Valley Foundation Inc Avon, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $72,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,050,422 |
| Earnings | $117,305 |
| Net Contributions | $600,668 |
| Ending Balance | $1,768,395 |
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