ADVENTURE CREW

EIN: 474230979 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CINCINNATI, OH

Total Revenue
$812,189
Total Expenses
$814,560
Total Assets
$304,178
Net Assets
$297,191
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
KATIE KEMME-HAZLEWOOD
Phone
5132359700
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

ADVENTURE CREW, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $812K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 448% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF ADVENTURE CREW IS TO CONNECT CITY TEENS TO NATURE AND EACH OTHER THROUGH ENGAGING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. THROUGH ADVENTURE CREW, CITY TEENS DEVELOP THE COURAGEOUS SPIRIT TO STEP OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE AND DISCOVER NEW WORLDS OUTSIDE IN NATURE, AND INSIDE THEMSELVES. FOR 11 YEARS, ADVENTURE CREW HAS BEEN WORKING TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS MANY OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE FACE IN EXPERIENCING THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL WELLBEING GAINED FROM TIME SPENT IN NATURE AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES. THIS FISCAL YEAR, OVER 700 CREW TEENS TOOK ON FUN, NEW CHALLENGES THROUGH OUR 4-TIERED PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM FRAMEWORK, THE "CREW PATHWAYS". AT EACH LEVEL, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE PEACE, BEAUTY, AND INVIGORATION OF NATURAL SPACES, REDEFINING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTDOORS AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL RESOURCE AND A PLACE OF INCLUSION AND BELONGING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $348,769 Revenue: $32,803

SCHOOL-BASED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMDURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, ADVENTURE CREW PARTNERED WITH 21 CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND 6 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN KNETUCKY TO ENGAGE OVER 922 UNIQUE STUDENTS...

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SCHOOL-BASED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMDURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, ADVENTURE CREW PARTNERED WITH 21 CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND 6 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN KNETUCKY TO ENGAGE OVER 922 UNIQUE STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12, PROVIDING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FOR CITY TEENS AT NO COST. OUR ADVENTURES NOW INCLUDE KAYAKING AND CANOEING, HIKING, ROPES COURSES, SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING, ICE AND ROLLER SKATING, ROCK CLIMBING, CAMPING, AND CYCLING ON NATURAL AND PAVED TRAILS. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP IS WOVEN INTO OUR PROGRAMS, WHERE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE ECOLOGY OF LAND AND WATER HABITATS, CONSERVATION AND A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZED TOPICS SUCH AS ORNITHOLOGY, PLANT AND TREE IDENTIFICATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $149,050 Revenue: $540

COMMUNITY BASED ADVENTURE PROGRAMS:IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, ADVENTURE CREW PLANNED THE 23RD YEAR OF THE OHIO RIVER PADDLEFEST HELD THE FIRST SATURDAY IN AUGUST. PADDLEFEST IS THE NATION'S LARGEST...

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COMMUNITY BASED ADVENTURE PROGRAMS:IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, ADVENTURE CREW PLANNED THE 23RD YEAR OF THE OHIO RIVER PADDLEFEST HELD THE FIRST SATURDAY IN AUGUST. PADDLEFEST IS THE NATION'S LARGEST PADDLING EVENT, WITH OVER 1,850 KAYAKERS, CANOERS, AND STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDERS REGISTERING TO PARTICIPATE. CREW STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN PADDLEFEST AS VOLUNTEERS OR AS PADDLERS. THE EVENING BEFORE PADDLEFEST, ADVENTURE CREW HOSTS THE OUTDOORS FOR ALL EXP, WITH 80 VENDORS SPANNING THE OUTDOOR RECREATION, RETAIL, NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT SSECTORS, ALONG WITH LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, AND DRINKS.

Program 3
Revenue: $263,262

FUNDRAISINGIN THIS YEAR, ADVENTURE CREW HOSTED A RANGE OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS, INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE FALL EVENT, SUMMITS & HORIZONS, THE OUTDOOR GEAR SWAP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MADTREE BREWING, THE NO...

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FUNDRAISINGIN THIS YEAR, ADVENTURE CREW HOSTED A RANGE OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS, INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE FALL EVENT, SUMMITS & HORIZONS, THE OUTDOOR GEAR SWAP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MADTREE BREWING, THE NO MAN'S LAND FILM FESTIVAL, ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS, RAFFLES, AND AUCTIONS, AND DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGN FOR OUR END-OF-YEAR APPEAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $471,439
Program Service Revenue $34,843
Investment Income $16,243
Other Revenue $289,664
TOTAL REVENUE $812,189

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $420,581
Fundraising Expenses $157,257
Program Expenses $497,819
Other Expenses $393,979
TOTAL EXPENSES $814,560

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $812,189 $148,132 +4.5%
Expenses $814,560 $153,997 +4.3%
Net Income $-2,371 $-5,865 -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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
21
Volunteers
420

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
4
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHERINE KEMME-HAZLEWOOD BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER SPANBAUER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WHERRY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY SCHULTE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BENNETT ALLEN AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE FISCHER AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERRY SEAVO JAMES AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE KEATING AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BREWSTER RHOADS AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON SMITH AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SPANBAUER AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENS SUTMOLLER AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL SWANSON AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH WHITEHEAD AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $812,189 $814,560 $304,178 $-2,371
2023 $543,210 $670,628 $307,961 $-127,418
2023 $148,132 $153,997 $305,572 $-5,865
2022 $731,680 $553,387 $437,775 $178,293
2021 $410,753 $348,753 $299,313 $62,000
2020 $410,649 $407,492 $236,272 $3,157
2019 $514,488 $414,326 $191,520 $100,162
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