Black Packers Llc, operating under the name Blackpackers, is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (N99) the organization is classified as: Recreation & Sports N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Blackpackers employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blackpackers 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 03/2022, Blackpackers generated $312.8k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.0k during the year ending 03/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLACKPACKERS' EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO: 1.) ADDRESS ECONOMIC INEQUITIES IN OUTDOOR RECREATION AND 2.) INCREASE PARTICIPATION NUMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS IN THE OUTDOOR RECREATION INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING FREE OR SUBSIDIZED GEAR, ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATION TO THE MOST ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SNOW SPORTS EXCURSIONS - THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION AND A PARTNERSHIP WITH ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA, BLACKPACKERS HOSTED 4 SKI DAYS, BRINGING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 100 PARTICIPANTS TOGETHER FOR SKIING LESSONS AND FELLOWSHIP.
THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE, BLACKPACKERS HOSTED 4 CAMPING EVENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 87 PARTICIPANTS. CONNECTING BIPOC INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH PUBLIC LANDS IS A PRIMARY GOAL OF BLACKPACKERS. ED PATRICIA CAMERON ALSO PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING TO BECOME CERTIFIED AS A WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER, INCREASING THE SAFETY FOR PARTICIPANTS.
THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLORADO SPRINGS HEALTH FOUNDATION, BLACKPACKERS HOSTED SWIMMING LESSONS FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MEMBERS OF AREA FAMILIES. BIPOC INDIVIDUALS HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN EXCLUDED FROM SWIMMING POOLS AND LESSONS, AND AS A RESULT, HAVE HIGHER RATES OF DROWNING. REDUCING INEQUITIES IN OUTDOOR RECREATION, INCLUDING ADVERSE OUTCOMES, IS A KEY GOAL OF BLACKPACKERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Kruger President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Rebecca Doyle Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Rickey Frierson Vice President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Adrian Ackles Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Kyle Fulmer Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jenna Celmer Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,856 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $301,697 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $311,553 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $28 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,198 |
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 | $312,779 |
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. | $2,606 |
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 | $83,867 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,860 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,552 |
Fees for services: Legal | $750 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,250 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,038 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,318 |
Office expenses | $4,279 |
Information technology | $7,432 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,249 |
Travel | $6,209 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,817 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,840 |
All other expenses | $7,957 |
Total functional expenses | $220,015 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,209 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,639 |
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 | $1,700 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,498 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $210 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,321 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $135,577 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,805 |
Total liabilities | $2,805 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $127,848 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $4,321 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $603 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $135,577 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Black Packers Llc has recieved totaling $9,700.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Colorado Springs Health Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | | $9,700 |
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