Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition Inc

EIN: 311503651 501(c)(3) Environment

Lexington, KY

Total Revenue
$261,488
Total Expenses
$170,118
Total Assets
$1,124,319
Net Assets
$1,074,880
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
Jake Ellis
Phone
8596288413
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition Inc, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $261K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 71% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $91K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

The Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition, Inc. is dedicated to securing and protecting open, public access to rock climbing in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky and promoting conservation of the environment on the lands we climb.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,465 Revenue: $0

ACCESS & ACQUISITIONS: Negotiating and maintaining access to private land. Advocacy for access to public lands - USFS & State land. Acquisitions of existing or new climbing land.

Program 2
Expenses: $43,512 Revenue: $9,315

CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT: Identifying and setting conservation & stewardship initiatives. Management of RRGCC property. Working with the USFS on existing trails & crags in the Daniel Boone...

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CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT: Identifying and setting conservation & stewardship initiatives. Management of RRGCC property. Working with the USFS on existing trails & crags in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Organizing & leading trail days/work projects.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,369 Revenue: $1,333

EDUCATION, DEI & OUTREACH: Conservation & stewardship promotion & education. Gym to Crag program. Diversity, equity & inclusion programs. Leave No Trace education.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $187,816
Program Service Revenue $530
Investment Income $74
Other Revenue $73,068
TOTAL REVENUE $261,488

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $69,907
Fundraising Expenses $23,120
Program Expenses $122,740
Other Expenses $100,211
TOTAL EXPENSES $170,118

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $261,488 $152,869 +0.7%
Expenses $170,118 $89,337 +0.9%
Net Income $91,370 $63,532 +0.4%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
2
Volunteers
250

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
5
$52,254
Total Directors
13
$52,254
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
William Simek Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$52,254 $0 $52,254
Jacob Ellis President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Briana Blanchard Vice-President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Fronek Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Ogawa Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtis Gale-Dyer Land Manager 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amber Garvey Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cat Runner Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Colin Howell Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtis Rogers Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jereme Ransick Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicholas Hart Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam North Director 10.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $261,488 $170,118 $1,124,319 $91,370
2022 $152,869 $89,337 $1,029,377 $63,532
2021 $174,275 $69,595 $965,738 $104,680
2020 $92,844 $54,356 $918,395 $38,488
2019 $125,248 $73,889 $827,620 $51,359
2018 $131,929 $51,732 $827,186 $80,197
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