THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB

EIN: 840410760 501(c)(3) Environment

GOLDEN, CO

Total Revenue
$2,672,717
Total Expenses
$2,866,407
Total Assets
$5,811,727
Net Assets
$5,250,281
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1912
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
MADELINE BACHNER LANE
Phone
3032793080
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB, founded in 1912, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,485,679 Revenue: $2,077,206

REGISTRATION FEES COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB (CMC) HOSTS A VARIETY OF INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS RELATED TO MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION. THESE EVENTS SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE...

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REGISTRATION FEES COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB (CMC) HOSTS A VARIETY OF INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS RELATED TO MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION. THESE EVENTS SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ADULT AND YOUTH CENTERED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. EVENTS INCLUDE TICKETED EVENTS, FILM FESTIVALS, SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS, FUNDRAISING DINNERS, AND BANQUETS EACH YEAR. THESE EVENTS PROMOTE THE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION OF THE COLORADO MOUNTAINS. ANNUAL BANQUETS ARE REQUIRED BY THE GROUP'S CHARTER.

Program 2
Expenses: $253,944 Revenue: $335,053

MEMBERSHIP DUES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP BASED ACTIVITIES. CMC PROVIDES VARIOUS BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS FOR ITS MEMBERS INCLUDING: OUTINGS, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL EVENTS, ACCESS TO CMC-MAINTAINED...

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MEMBERSHIP DUES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP BASED ACTIVITIES. CMC PROVIDES VARIOUS BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS FOR ITS MEMBERS INCLUDING: OUTINGS, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL EVENTS, ACCESS TO CMC-MAINTAINED BACK COUNTRY HUTS, MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $295,562 Revenue: $371,308

ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES REVENUE CMC CARRIES A LINE OF GUIDEBOOKS, ACTIVITY HANDBOOKS, AND CMC LOGO MERCHANDISE FOR SALE. THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS IS INTENDED TO FURTHER THE CMC MISSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,003,458
Program Service Revenue $1,182,236
Investment Income $87,603
Other Revenue $399,420
TOTAL REVENUE $2,672,717

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,296,819
Fundraising Expenses $153,940
Program Expenses $2,035,185
Other Expenses $1,569,588
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,866,407

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,672,717 $2,449,772 +0.1%
Expenses $2,866,407 $2,746,372 +0.0%
Net Income $-193,690 $-296,600 -0.3%
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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
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
39
Volunteers
518

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
$118,447
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MADELINE BACHNER LANE CEO 40.00
Officer
$118,447 $0 $118,447
PETER HAMILTON PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL ROBERTS TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH RILEY SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT ROBBY VAUGHN VICE-PRESIDE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERYL LAMPERT AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SANDERS AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER HUANG AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL LAKIN AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY MITCHELL AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER NELSON AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN VAUGHN AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN KELLEHER AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ANTIN AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE ANDERSON AT LARGE MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN FLETCHER AT LARGE MEM 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 $2,672,717 $2,866,407 $5,811,727 $-193,690
2024 $2,449,772 $2,746,372 $6,194,492 $-296,600
2023 $2,498,625 $2,735,034 $4,045,415 $-236,409
2022 $2,941,644 $2,897,643 $4,396,115 $44,001
2021 $2,109,373 $2,007,975 $5,004,087 $101,398
2020 $2,105,877 $2,237,097 $4,659,368 $-131,220
2019 $2,563,429 $2,676,628 $4,472,630 $-113,199
2018 $2,300,799 $2,344,945 $4,572,788 $-44,146
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