Civic Intelligence

First Descents

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 81-0539964

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 16, 2020

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3001 Brighton Blvd No 623Denver, CO 80216

(303) 945-2490

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

69th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$134,367

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

46th percentile

1.9%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-8.4%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,319,469

Up $60,972 (+1.9%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$2,543,064

Up $385,916 (+18%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$776,405

Down $324,944 (-30%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,585,157

Down $330,772 (-8.4%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$3,141,034

Up $24,045 (+0.8%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$444,123

Down $354,817 (-44%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $696,715Liabilities 2011: $67,734Net Assets 2011: $628,9812011Assets 2012: $811,375Liabilities 2012: $115,073Net Assets 2012: $696,3022012Assets 2013: $880,781Liabilities 2013: $50,070Net Assets 2013: $830,7112013Assets 2014: $1,373,518Liabilities 2014: $104,615Net Assets 2014: $1,268,9032014Assets 2015: $2,056,211Liabilities 2015: $594,046Net Assets 2015: $1,462,1652015Assets 2016: $1,764,806Liabilities 2016: $55,405Net Assets 2016: $1,709,4012016Assets 2017: $2,192,636Liabilities 2017: $54,398Net Assets 2017: $2,138,2382017Assets 2018: $3,258,497Liabilities 2018: $1,101,349Net Assets 2018: $2,157,1482018Assets 2019: $3,319,469Liabilities 2019: $776,405Net Assets 2019: $2,543,0642019Assets 2020: $7,107,473Liabilities 2020: $1,497,551Net Assets 2020: $5,609,9222020Assets 2021: $8,441,056Liabilities 2021: $1,288,464Net Assets 2021: $7,152,5922021Assets 2022: $9,193,462Liabilities 2022: $406,998Net Assets 2022: $8,786,4642022Assets 2023: $8,523,002Liabilities 2023: $473,234Net Assets 2023: $8,049,7682023Assets 2024: $13,122,329Liabilities 2024: $368,742Net Assets 2024: $12,753,5872024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$3,319,469
Liabilities$776,405
Net Assets$2,543,064
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $1,801,154Expenses 2011: $1,490,465Net Income 2011: $310,6892011Expenses 2012: $1,940,8222012Revenue 2013: $2,197,840Expenses 2013: $2,063,431Net Income 2013: $134,4092013Revenue 2014: $2,576,803Expenses 2014: $2,148,256Net Income 2014: $428,5472014Revenue 2015: $3,096,389Expenses 2015: $2,903,127Net Income 2015: $193,2622015Revenue 2016: $2,435,282Expenses 2016: $2,708,046Net Income 2016: -$272,7642016Revenue 2017: $3,428,253Expenses 2017: $2,999,416Net Income 2017: $428,8372017Revenue 2018: $3,915,929Expenses 2018: $3,116,989Net Income 2018: $798,9402018Revenue 2019: $3,585,157Expenses 2019: $3,141,034Net Income 2019: $444,1232019Revenue 2020: $5,353,262Expenses 2020: $2,286,273Net Income 2020: $3,066,9892020Revenue 2021: $4,632,014Expenses 2021: $2,535,532Net Income 2021: $2,096,4822021Revenue 2022: $4,698,091Expenses 2022: $3,978,589Net Income 2022: $719,5022022Revenue 2023: $4,687,860Expenses 2023: $4,618,131Net Income 2023: $69,7292023Revenue 2024: $8,875,854Expenses 2024: $4,486,181Net Income 2024: $4,389,6732024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$3,585,157
Expenses$3,141,034
Net Income$444,123
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 16, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$4,173,806
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

First descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$1,412,957-
Accounts Receivable$1,038,212--
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$974,408-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,024,352$567,389▼ $1,456,963
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$154,126$315,124▲ $160,998
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$31,523$38,715▲ $7,192
Total Assets$3,258,497$3,319,469▲ $60,972
Other Assets Total$10,284$10,876▲ $592
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,053,040$657,751▼ $395,289
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,309$118,654▲ $70,345
Total Liabilities$1,101,349$776,405▼ $324,944
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,033,060$1,325,861▲ $292,801
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,124,088$1,217,203▲ $93,115
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,157,148$2,543,064▲ $385,916
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,258,497$3,319,469▲ $60,972

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$38,715$71,746$110,461
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
PATRICK RYAN O'DONOGHUEExecutive DirectorFT$134,367$134,367
Bradford R LuddenFounderFT$106,867$106,867

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brent GoldsteinChairperson
Debbie King FordVice-chair & Secretary
Alix BerglundDirector
Brad ReissDirector
Dr Brandon Hayes-lattinDirector
Jeremy ShevlinDirector
Joel AppelDirector
Kip CrossDirector
Larry SmithDirector
Michael KantorDirector
Tanum Davis BohenDirector
Josh BehrTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,205,606
Program Service Revenue
$153,569
Investment Income
$24,856
Other Revenue
$201,126
All Other Contributions
$2,041,083
Change in Net Assets
$444,123

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table47$39,593Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table14$8,035Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table50$1,500Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions111$49,128-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,585,157
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$355,133
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,940,290
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,585,157
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,736,661
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,404,373
Total Fundraising Expense$648,863
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$1,119,836--$1,119,836
Other Salaries and Wages$516,076$118,106$310,825$945,007
Fees for Services Other$204,786$25,655$15,533$245,974
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$139,915$31,360$69,958$241,233
Other Employee Benefits$55,319$12,605$32,112$100,036
Payroll Taxes$53,697$12,235$31,170$97,102
Occupancy$34,733$19,375$42,332$96,440
Office Expenses$19,583$8,737$55,907$84,227
Travel$26,452$4,699$48,249$79,400
Advertising$33,718-$18,429$52,147
Information Technology$14,907$4,327$10,253$29,487
Pension Plan Contributions$11,611$2,645$6,739$20,995
Depreciation Depletion$9,436$1,808$3,951$15,195
Insurance$3,956$6,594$3,405$13,955
Total Functional Expenses$2,244,025$248,146$648,863$3,141,034

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,496,167
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,141,034
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,141,034
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$355,133
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$775,367
Fundraising Direct Expenses$576,034
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Oli Project$613,188$613,188$101,179$512,009
Fd Ball$933,120$131,072$266,312$-135,240
Total Events$1,939,890$775,367$576,034$199,333
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization's form 990 is reviewed by the chief operating officer and personnel responsible for financial accounting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Directors and officers must disclose all material facts concerning an actual or potential conflict of interest as soon as it is discovered. Disclosure shall be directed to the board of directors via the chairperson, chief executive officer or the secretary. If it appears that a conflict of interest exists, the board of directors or the chair of the relevant committee thereof shall appoint a non-interest person or a committee of the board of directors to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe that a director or officer has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall inform such person of basis for such belief and afford such person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If after hearing the response of the director or officer, and making further investigation, the board of directors determines that the director or officer has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate remedial action.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The organization conducted an analysis of nonprofit pay by region, job function, etc. In order to determine suitable compensation for its ceo, coo, directors and all staff. The proposed compensation was presented to the board for approval. This process was last conducted in december 2016.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents available to the public by request at its office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Descents
EIN
81-0539964
Phone
3039452490
Address
3001 BRIGHTON BLVD NO 623, DENVER, CO 80216

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Schuster
Title
Director of Finance/operations
Phone
3038006823
Signed
2020-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
PATRICK RYAN O'DONOGHUE
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
21
Volunteers
292

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
303 EAST 17TH AVENUE SUITE 600, DENVER, CO 80203
Preparer
David E Taylor CPA
Phone
3038301120
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization has not changed its oversight in this process.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“First descents is exempt from income tax under internal revenue code section 501c3. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america, a private entity is required to disclose any material uncertain tax positions that management believe does not meet a "more-likely-than-not" standard of being sustained under an income tax audit and to record a liability for any such income tax, including penalties and related interest expense. Management has not identified any uncertain tax positions that require the recording of a liability mentioned above or further disclosure. Income tax years ending december 31, 2016 through 2019 remain subject to examination by the internal revenue service.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,319,469
Liabilities
$776,405
Net assets
$2,543,064
Revenue
$3,585,157
Expenses
$3,141,034
Net income
$444,123
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.1$0.37$12.8$8.88$4.49$4.39
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.52$0.47$8.05$4.69$4.62$0.07
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.19$0.41$8.79$4.70$3.98$0.72
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.44$1.29$7.15$4.63$2.54$2.10
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.11$1.50$5.61$5.35$2.29$3.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.32$0.78$2.54$3.59$3.14$0.44
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.26$1.10$2.16$3.92$3.12$0.80
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.19$0.05$2.14$3.43$3.00$0.43
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.76$0.06$1.71$2.44$2.71$0.27
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.59$1.46$3.10$2.90$0.19
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.10$1.27$2.58$2.15$0.43
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.05$0.83$2.20$2.06$0.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.12$0.70$1.94
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.70$0.07$0.63$1.80$1.49$0.31