Civic Intelligence

Colorado Mountain Club Foundation

EIN 23-7319139 • 501(c)3 • Denver, CO

Profile

To raise, manage and distribute funds to support the stewardship, conservation, education and other programs of the Colorado Mountain Club and similar organizations.

1223 Race St 502Denver, CO 80206

www.cmcfoundation.net

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

1.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

98th percentile

93%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

97th percentile

217%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1455%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,015,670

Up $2,749,624 (+217%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$2,984,098

Up $2,430,131 (+439%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$1,031,572

Up $319,493 (+45%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,798,293

Up $2,618,382 (+1455%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$183,126

Up $84,494 (+86%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$2,615,167

Up $2,533,888 (+3118%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2019: $1,370,296Liabilities 2019: $787,022Net Assets 2019: $583,2742019Assets 2020: $1,322,585Liabilities 2020: $742,696Net Assets 2020: $579,8892020Assets 2021: $1,550,082Liabilities 2021: $868,535Net Assets 2021: $681,5472021Assets 2022: $1,014,831Liabilities 2022: $439,547Net Assets 2022: $575,2842022Assets 2023: $994,741Liabilities 2023: $409,137Net Assets 2023: $585,6042023Assets 2024: $1,266,046Liabilities 2024: $553,967Net Assets 2024: $712,0792024Assets 2025: $4,015,670Liabilities 2025: $2,984,098Net Assets 2025: $1,031,5722025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,015,670
Liabilities$2,984,098
Net Assets$1,031,572
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $198,640Expenses 2019: $149,358Net Income 2019: $49,2822019Revenue 2020: $160,208Expenses 2020: $181,384Net Income 2020: -$21,1762020Revenue 2021: $155,343Expenses 2021: $260,363Net Income 2021: -$105,0202021Revenue 2022: $141,536Expenses 2022: $513,294Net Income 2022: -$371,7582022Revenue 2023: $180,311Expenses 2023: $224,467Net Income 2023: -$44,1562023Revenue 2024: $179,911Expenses 2024: $98,632Net Income 2024: $81,2792024Revenue 2025: $2,798,293Expenses 2025: $183,126Net Income 2025: $2,615,1672025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,798,293
Expenses$183,126
Net Income$2,615,167
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,015,670
Liabilities
$2,984,098
Net assets
$1,031,572
Revenue
$2,798,293
Expenses
$183,126
Net income
$2,615,167
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.02$2.98$1.03$2.80$0.18$2.62
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.55$0.71$0.18$0.10$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.41$0.59$0.18$0.22$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.44$0.58$0.14$0.51$0.37
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.87$0.68$0.16$0.26$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.74$0.58$0.16$0.18$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.79$0.58$0.20$0.15$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 25, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,798,293
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To raise, manage and distribute funds to support the stewardship, conservation, education and other programs of the Colorado Mountain Club and similar organizations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,240,015$3,978,560▲ $2,738,545
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,031$37,110▲ $11,079
Total Assets$1,266,046$4,015,670▲ $2,749,624
Liabilities
Escrow Account Liability$551,562$2,982,413▲ $2,430,851
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,405$1,685▼ $720
Total Liabilities$553,967$2,984,098▲ $2,430,131
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$684,624$993,082▲ $308,458
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$27,455$38,490▲ $11,035
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$712,079$1,031,572▲ $319,493
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,266,046$4,015,670▲ $2,749,624

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$1,228,432$2,726,407▲ $177,630-$3,975,494
2023$966,376$116,040▲ $217,074-$1,228,432
2022$999,948$131,908▲ $45,052-$966,376
2021$1,503,164$103,259▼ $118,164-$999,948
2020$1,272,753$103,824▲ $323,304-$1,503,164
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sherry RichardsonPast President
Janice HeidelPresident
Greg LongVice President
Alice WhiteDirector
Cheryl BleakleyDirector
Jason KintzelDirector
John LacherDirector
John MillDirector
Linda LawsonDirector
Michael ReesDirector
Roger KilcoyneDirector
Rolf AsphaugSecretary
Linda LaRocqueTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,745,981
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$51,921
Other Revenue
$391
All Other Contributions
$2,745,981
Change in Net Assets
$2,615,167
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$168,600
Other Expenses$14,526
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$156,600--$156,600
Grants to Domestic Individuals$12,000--$12,000
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$8,998$0$8,998
Fees for Services Accounting$0$3,000$0$3,000
Insurance$0$1,261$0$1,261
Information Technology$0$35$0$35
Other Expenses$0$25$0$25
Total Functional Expenses$168,600$14,526$0$183,126
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Colorado Mountain ClubGolden, CO-General operations$85,000
Colorado Mountain ClubGolden, CO-Support/Staff/Education$41,600
Colorado Mountain ClubGolden, CO-Conservation stewardship$20,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Colorado Mountain Club Foundation
EIN
23-7319139
Phone
3032793080
Address
1223 RACE ST 502, DENVER, CO 80206

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Larocque
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3032793080
Signed
2026-01-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Janice Heidel
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
York Street LLC
Address
7596 W JEWELL AVE STE 306, LAKEWOOD, CO 80232
Preparer
Linda LaRocque
Phone
3032388200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Review process of Form 990”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is prepared by an accountant on contract. It is then submitted to the Board Treasurer and President for review. Questions and comments are addressed and changes are made to the tax form. Form 990 is then provided to all Board Members for a second round of review prior to submission with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board Members and Officers are asked to sign an acknowledgment of conflict of interest policy annually and disclose any occurrence of conflict of interest both explicit or in appearance. Participation and membership on the board is contingent on compliance with this policy. Board President is responsible for monitoring compliance with this policy. Board Members sign the acknowledgement of conflict of interest policy once a year.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Availability of governing documents”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Inquirers should contact the Foundation at www.cmcfoundation.net.”

Other

“Part IX, line 11f”

Other

“Investment management fees are paid to Gilpin Wealth Management, an entirely separate organization that is unrelated to the Colorado Mountain Club Foundation or Colorado Mountain Club.”

Pt XI

“Part XI Line 9: $2,295,674 of Revenue less expenses represents Escrow or custodial account liability.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt IV, Line 2B

“Escrow & Custodial Arrangements”

Pt IV, Line 2B

“The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation is a custodian of nine separate restricted endowments with the irrevocable beneficiary interest for the Colorado Mountain Club. The nine restricted endowment funds have the following activities in fiscal year 2025:”

Pt IV, Line 2B

“Beginning Balance: $551,562”

Pt IV, Line 2B

“Contributions Received: $2,484,091”

Pt IV, Line 2B

“Investment Gain/(Loss): $97,945”

Pt IV, Line 2B

“Distribution Made: ($146,600)”

Pt IV, Line 2B

“Administrative Expenses: ($4,586)”

Pt IV, Line 2B

“Ending Balance: $2,982,413”

Pt V, Line 4

“Intended Use of Endowment Funds”

Pt V, Line 4

“Colorado Mountain Club Foundation holds endowment funds for purposes consistent with the statement of purpose adopted by the founders of the Colorado Mountain Club in 1912. Endowment funds intended use are restricted by donor intent. The Foundation has funded conservation projects, research fellowship grants, and other projects that are in accordance with the intended mission of the CMCF.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation is in possession of a few restricted endowments with irrevocable beneficiary interest for the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC). Six grants were awarded to the CMC during fiscal year 2025. 1) Grants of $37,500 were awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Anchor Endowment Fund. The funds were given to the CMC for instructor and trip leader support, scholarship support, staff support, and general unrestricted support. 2) A grant of $2,500 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Eckart Roder Educational Fund. The funds were given to the CMC for education programs. 3) A grant of $1,000 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Steve Gladbach Endowment. 4) A grant of $600 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Mary Stockdill Education Fund. 5) A grant of $20,000 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the William D Piety Perpetual Conservation Endowment Fund. 6) A grant of $85,000 was given to the CMC in accordance with the provisions of the Rich McAdams CMC Fund.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Since 1982, the Colorado Mountain Club Foundation has awarded fellowships for research consistent with the statement of purpose adopted by the founders of the Colorado Mountain Club in 1912. The CMCF solicits applications from students enrolled in colleges and universities and awards grants ranging from $500 to $2,000, in disciplines such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, forestry, geography, geology, history, and law. Although fellowships are normally awarded to graduate students, undergraduates are also eligible. Fellowship grants are made to individuals only, for research under the direction of a faculty member of a institution of higher learning in Colorado. In 2025, 11 individuals were awarded $12,000 of fellowship grants in total.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation is a custodian of nine separate restricted endowments with the irrevocable beneficiary interest for the Colorado Mountain Club. The nine restricted endowment funds have the following activities in fiscal year 2025:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Beginning Balance: $551,562
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Contributions Received: $2,484,091
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Investment Gain/(Loss): $97,945
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Distribution Made: ($146,600)
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Administrative Expenses: ($4,586)
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Ending Balance: $2,982,413
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Intended Use of Endowment Funds
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Colorado Mountain Club Foundation holds endowment funds for purposes consistent with the statement of purpose adopted by the founders of the Colorado Mountain Club in 1912. Endowment funds intended use are restricted by donor intent. The Foundation has funded conservation projects, research fellowship grants, and other projects that are in accordance with the intended mission of the CMCF.
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