THE STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE

EIN: 262096621 501(c)(3) Education

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

Total Revenue
$2,978,062
Total Expenses
$2,058,778
Total Assets
$4,491,924
Net Assets
$1,691,590
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CO
Phone
9704390741
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $919K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

THE STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE PROMOTES AMERICA'S FIRST PRINCIPLES AND INSPIRES ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEFENSE OF LIBERTY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,851,641 Revenue: $175,820

In 2025, Steamboat Institute continued a remarkable period of growth in the national reach and impact of its four major programs:Campus Liberty Tour:- 11 debates hosted on college campuses across...

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In 2025, Steamboat Institute continued a remarkable period of growth in the national reach and impact of its four major programs:Campus Liberty Tour:- 11 debates hosted on college campuses across America- 1,491 in-person attendees- 10,404 livestream viewers- 111,000 online views of full debate videos- 3 million online views of short video clips from the debatesSI Journalism Fellowship for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism:- Fellows completed 456 media appearances, including 256 on major networks (Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, MSNBC, News Nation)- 247 million viewers and listeners reached- 14th fellowship awarded to Carine Hajjar, member of the editorial board of the Boston GlobeEmerging Leaders Council (ages 20-29):- 45 members representing 15 states and Washington, D.C.- 4th Annual Leadership Summit hosted in May 2025 in Washington, D.C.- Members are becoming influential public speakers and writers, with pieces published in USA Today, TEDx Talks, and more- Members stepping into leadership roles in their local communities, states and Washington, D.C., including the U.S. Departments of Energy and Agriculture17th Annual Freedom Conference held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, in August 2025:- 340 registrants from across America- 34 scholarships awarded to allow young leaders to attend- 2 million online views of video clips of speakers and panels- Speakers included Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, Emmy Award-winning sports reporter Michele Tafoya, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and many moreIn 2025, Steamboat Institute successfully executed a campaign to raise $1 million for its Endowment for the Future of Liberty, part of a long-term goal to secure the financial future of the organization.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,772,866
Program Service Revenue $175,280
Investment Income $29,916
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,978,062

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,750
Salaries & Benefits $497,446
Fundraising Expenses $79,175
Program Expenses $1,851,641
Other Expenses $1,542,582
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,058,778

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,978,062 $2,337,985 +0.3%
Expenses $2,058,778 $2,096,985 0.0%
Net Income $919,284 $241,000 +2.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
5
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$173,063
Total Directors
11
$173,063
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER SCHUBERT-AKIN Chairman 40.00
Officer Director
$165,000 $8,063 $173,063
HADLEY MANNING EXECUTIVE VP 40.00
$111,750 $6,300 $118,050
RICK AKIN Vice Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER CUMMINGS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER DORF Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIDGETT G WAGNER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELYN COLE Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SPALDING PHD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL FRANKLIN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM H FRIESELL Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES S MCNEIL Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK A STEVENS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,978,062 $2,058,778 $4,491,924 $919,284
2024 $2,337,985 $2,096,985 $3,423,701 $241,000
2023 $1,910,370 $1,775,823 $1,218,807 $134,547
2022 $1,548,316 $1,501,393 $955,699 $46,923
2021 $1,199,363 $1,066,075 $782,897 $133,288
2020 $752,000 $615,419 $434,271 $136,581
2019 $701,489 $700,546 $259,204 $943
2018 $761,587 $757,770 $228,848 $3,817
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