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First Descents

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-0539964

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 15, 2023

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3858 Walnut Street Suite 161Denver, CO 80205

(303) 945-2490

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

84th percentile

45%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$256,479

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

68th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$8,441,056

Up $1,333,583 (+19%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$7,152,592

Up $1,542,670 (+27%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$1,288,464

Down $209,087 (-14%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,632,014

Down $721,248 (-13%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,535,532

Up $249,259 (+11%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$2,096,482

Down $970,507 (-32%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th 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

2021

Assets$8,441,056
Liabilities$1,288,464
Net Assets$7,152,592
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th 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

2021

Revenue$4,632,014
Expenses$2,535,532
Net Income$2,096,482
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 15, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$5,063,055
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,451,302$5,068,569▲ $617,267
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,039,142$1,354,722▲ $315,580
Investments Program Related$435,500$1,032,280▲ $596,780
Accounts Receivable$919,821$0▼ $919,821
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$653,583▲ $653,583
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$226,844$234,530▲ $7,686
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$20,808$82,018▲ $61,210
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,772$15,354▲ $11,582
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$7,107,473$8,441,056▲ $1,333,583
Other Assets Total$10,284$0▼ $10,284
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,202,183$964,223▼ $237,960
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$275,911▲ $275,911
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$295,368$48,330▼ $247,038
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$1,497,551$1,288,464▼ $209,087
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,859,922$6,878,097▲ $2,018,175
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$750,000$274,495▼ $475,505
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,609,922$7,152,592▲ $1,542,670
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,107,473$8,441,056▲ $1,333,583

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$82,018$71,785$153,803
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Patrick O'DonoghueExecutive DirectorFT$213,178$43,301$256,479
Raymond SheddDirector of AdvancementFT$130,706$10,053$140,759
Adam SchusterChief Operating OfficerFT$117,916$9,541$127,457

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Debbie King FordBoard Chairperson
Dr Brandon Hayes-LattinVice Chairperson
Jean SmartBoard Mbr At Large as of 10/21
Ben DavisBoard Member At Large
Brad ReissBoard Member At Large
Brent GoldsteinBoard Member At Large
Joel AppelBoard Member At Large
Kammi ReissBoard Member At Large
Kip CrossBoard Member At Large
Michael GrossBoard Member At Large
Susan RaffertyBoard Member At Large
Tanum Davis BohenBoard Member At Large
Brad LuddenFounder & Board Member At Larg
Larry SmithMedical Director
Alix BerglundSecretary
Michael KantorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,825,394
Program Service Revenue
$121,637
Investment Income
$4,189
Other Revenue
$-319,206
All Other Contributions
$3,720,190
Change in Net Assets
$2,096,482

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
Securities Publicly Traded2$17,766-
Clothing and Household Goods-$11,714-
Other Non Cash Contri Table4$9,8980
Other Non Cash Contri Table18$5,5840
Works of Art5$691-
Other Non Cash Contri Table4$3180
Food Inventory20$250-
Other Non Cash Contri Table2$480
Total Noncash Contributions55$46,269-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,317,643
Other Expenses$1,217,889
Total Fundraising Expense$645,146
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$426,106$54,989$267,010$748,105
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$140,828$102,278$140,828$383,934
Fees for Services Other$98,740$7,781$30,831$137,352
Office Expenses$37,663$47,718$21,373$106,754
Payroll Taxes$43,000$11,603$30,715$85,318
Other Employee Benefits$37,291$8,133$25,195$70,619
Fees for Services Accounting$23,769$4,555$9,952$38,276
Advertising$25,897$10$8,075$33,982
Pension Plan Contributions$16,868$2,195$10,604$29,667
Information Technology$16,248$2,215$7,986$26,449
Travel$5,881$641$13,388$19,910
Depreciation Depletion$8,413$1,612$3,522$13,547
Insurance$6,651$1,274$2,787$10,712
Occupancy$4,412$845$1,847$7,104
Other Expenses$1,481$818$1,481$818
Fees for Services Legal$283$54$118$455
Total Functional Expenses$1,642,926$247,460$645,146$2,535,532
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$413,600
Fundraising Gross Income$108,547
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
FD Ball$625,381$108,547$225,959$-117,412
Tap Cancer Out$100,000-$276-
Total Events$813,845$108,547$407,001$-298,454
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
In Care Of
% ADAM SCHUSTER
Phone
3039452490
Address
3858 Walnut Street Suite 161, Denver, CO 80205

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Schuster
Title
COO
Phone
3039452490
Signed
2023-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ryan O'Donoghue
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
17
Volunteers
88

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
4999 Pearl E Circle Ste 300, Boulder, CO 80301
Preparer
Mary Jane Pieroni CPA
Phone
3034400399
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Other changes in net assets investment in subsidiary (506,594)”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,441,056
Liabilities
$1,288,464
Net assets
$7,152,592
Revenue
$4,632,014
Expenses
$2,535,532
Net income
$2,096,482
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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