THE MOUNTAINEERS

EIN: 273009280 501(c)(3) Environment

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$7,845,869
Total Expenses
$7,695,494
Total Assets
$18,232,666
Net Assets
$16,068,249
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
THOMAS VOGL
Phone
2065216001
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE MOUNTAINEERS, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $7.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $16.1M represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MOUNTAINEERS MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE EXPLORE, CONSERVE, LEARN ABOUT AND ENJOY THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,856,499 Revenue: $1,521,091

THE PUBLISHING DIVISION OF THE MOUNTAINEERS IS A LEADING PUBLISHER OF RECREATION AND CONSERVATION TITLES AND GENERAL OUTDOOR LITTERATURE. PUBLISHING: INCLUDES MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS, SKIPSTONE, AND...

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THE PUBLISHING DIVISION OF THE MOUNTAINEERS IS A LEADING PUBLISHER OF RECREATION AND CONSERVATION TITLES AND GENERAL OUTDOOR LITTERATURE. PUBLISHING: INCLUDES MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS, SKIPSTONE, AND BRAIDED RIVER IMPRINTS. A LEADING PUBLISHER OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND CONSERVATION TITLES. BOOKS SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING EXPERT INFORMATION ON HUMAN-POWERED ACTIVITY, PRESERVATION OF WILD PLACES, AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AT HOME AND ON THE TRAIL. WE SUPPORT CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH OUTDOOR LITERATURE, HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, AND ADVENTURE NARRATIVE. SKIPSTONE TITLES ENCOURAGE BACKYARD ACTIVISM AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT. BRAIDED RIVER TITLES INSPIRE CITIZEN ACTION TO PRESERVE BIODIVERSITY IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA. WE DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN 550,000 BOOKS ANNUALLY. WE PRODUCE APPROXIMATELY 30 NEW TITLES PER YEAR AND OUR CATALOG OFFERS OVER 600 ACTIVE TITLES IN PRINT AND EBOOK.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,270,185 Revenue: $3,043,769

THE PROGRAMS DIVISION OF THE MOUNTAINEERS FOCUSES ON PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS WHILE DEVELOPING...

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THE PROGRAMS DIVISION OF THE MOUNTAINEERS FOCUSES ON PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS WHILE DEVELOPING SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION SKILLS AND OUTDOOR ETHICS, WHICH PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND LOW IMPACT TECHNIQUES. YOUTH EDUCATION: OVER 3,000 VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZE 3,200 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRIPS RELATED TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS AND REACH SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATIONS SKILLS AND OUTDOOR ETHICS WHICH PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND LOW IMPACT TECHNIQUES. THE MOUNTAINEERS OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 OUTDOOR YOUTH EXPERIENCES THROUGH THREE PROGRAMS: SUMMER CAMP, A YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURING PROGRAM AND MOUNTAIN WORKSHOPS, AND A YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. WE ALSO OFFER NEED-BASED PRICING TO OVER 50% OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN OUR YOUTH OUTREACH. THESE PROGRAMS TEACH YOUTH SELF-RELIANCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY ACTIVE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE AS WELL AS GIVING THEM LIFELONG OUTDOOR SKILLS.ADULT PROGRAMS: VOLUNTEER LED AND OUTDOOR FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS, TEACH SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION SKILLS AND OUTDOOR ETHICS WHICH PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND LOW IMPACT TECHNIQUES. SAME ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULT PROGRAMS AS YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.THE MOUNTAINEERS ALSO OFFERS CONSERVATION AND ADVOCACY, MEMBERSHIPS, EVENTS AND ROOM RENTALS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL ADVENTURES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,302,179
Program Service Revenue $2,954,693
Investment Income $168,259
Other Revenue $1,420,738
TOTAL REVENUE $7,845,869

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $137,788
Salaries & Benefits $3,892,765
Fundraising Expenses $928,426
Program Expenses $6,126,684
Other Expenses $3,664,941
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,695,494

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,845,869 $7,737,731 +0.0%
Expenses $7,695,494 $7,319,867 +0.1%
Net Income $150,375 $417,864 -0.6%
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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
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
129
Volunteers
3000

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
11
$453,464
Total Directors
32
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS VOGL CEO 40.00
Officer
$215,452 $7,708 $223,160
HELEN CHERULLO BRAIDED RIVER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Highest
$123,270 $11,431 $134,701
THOMAS HELLEBERG PUBLISHER 40.00
Officer
$112,629 $11,418 $124,047
BRIANNE VANDERLINDEN DIR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$106,780 $10,925 $117,705
WILLIAM BOOKER DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$102,978 $10,831 $113,809
RICHARD HEINE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$95,644 $10,613 $106,257
MANISHA POWAR PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH DRAVES VICE PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA PIRO VP OF BRANCHES 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK KERR VP OF OUTDOOR CENTERS 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER MELLUM VP OF GOVERNANCE 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL STEVENSON TREASURER 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRY PORTER SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GABE AESCHLIMAN PAST PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SERENE CHEN DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE FOONG DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HENDERSON DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYNNE KOSCIANSKI DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAKEO KURAISHI DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAYA MAGARATI DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX PRATT DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA SANDERS DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WALTER DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA WHEELER DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WHITE DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA WILKINS DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIANA WONG DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM SHAFERMEYER DIRECTOR - BELLINGHAM 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMKI PITCHUIYER DIRECTOR - EVERETT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ MCNETT CROWL DIRECTOR - FOOTHILLS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK GOODRO DIRECTOR - KITSAP 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE RILEY DIRECTOR - OLYMPIA 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD NEAR DIRECTOR - SEATTLE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE STRAUZ-CLARK YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH JOHNSTON DIRECTOR AT LARGE (UNTIL 12/2023) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT VANDAL DIRECTOR - EVERETT (UNTIL 12/2023) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE KRETZLER DIRECTOR - OLYMPIA (UNTIL (12/2023) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT SIMERSON VP OF BRANCHES (UNTIL 03/2024) 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
2024 $7,845,869 $7,695,494 $18,232,666 $150,375
2023 $7,737,731 $7,319,867 $18,103,207 $417,864
2022 $6,541,842 $6,022,535 $15,725,067 $519,307
2021 $6,430,077 $4,929,467 $15,961,748 $1,500,610
2020 $4,223,899 $4,604,886 $13,783,064 $-380,987
2019 $5,432,930 $5,955,996 $13,172,599 $-523,066
2018 $5,702,001 $5,955,567 $14,246,953 $-253,566
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