The Colorado Mountain Club

“The colorado mountain club is governed by the state board. The state board is made up of long time members of the club and five local group chairs. The board self-elects the board members of the club. Board members generally serve a three year term and can serve up to two consecutive terms.”

“See the explanation above for form 990 part vi, section a, line 6.”

“In accordance with the club's constitution, any proposed amendment(s) to such constitution must first be approved by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all members of the board of directors and then be ratified by the club's various groups across the state (both totaling in number at least two-thirds of the groups then organized and having a total combined membership of at least two-thirds of the total clube membership) before such amendment(s) becomes effective.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa firm and is reviewed in detail by the director of operations and finance and the excutive director. The return is then reviewed by the board treasurer, after which it is provided to all board members, for their review, prior to being filed with the irs.”

“Board members, officers, and key staff members are required to sign a conflict of interest policy each year. Participation and membership on the board, as well as employment of key staff members, is contingent on compliance wiht this policy. The board president distributes the conflict of interest policy and the president and secretary account for and review all copies of the signed conflict of interest policy. If a conflict of interest is determined to exist, interested parties are required to excuse themselves from the deliberations and any subsequent board vote.”

“The cmc executive committee, made up of independent board members, uses salary surveys/studies and other similar organizations' form 990 to determine the appropriate compensation of the executive director. Comparability data is referenced periodically, as needed, when the position is filled, or there is a notable change in compensation or benefits offered. Comparability data is not referenced in years where compensation does not change, or only a small cost of living increase is given. The excecutive committee documents all compensation related discussions, deliberations, and decisions reached in the meeting minutes. Line 15b - no other officers are compensated by the organization. Therefore, this question has been marked "no" in accordance with instructions.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on the website and upon request.”

“The cmc is organized to: unite the energy, interest and knowledge of the students explorers, and lovers of the mountains of colorado; collect and disseminate information regarding the rocky mountains on behalf of science literature, art, and recreation; stimulate the public interest in our mountain areas; encourage the preservation of forest flowers fauna, and natural scenery; and render readily accessible the alpine attractions of this region.”

“Tuition from schools adult education programming conducted at the group level. Cmc provides classes geared towards the goal of safe and responsible recreation of colorado mountains. Classes vary from introduction level to advanced technical high-altitude mountaineering. Classes are offered throughout the year, but participation requires membership.”

“Contractual services 192,203 122,817 9,375”

“Endowment contribution 106,941 cmcf income 87,259 gain in amc 2,427,700 loss on endowment -8,286 total 2,613,614”