2026-06-02T18:54:35-04:00 2025-09-30 840524006 THE ADAMS GROUP LLC 6000 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD STE 115 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111 990 2024-10-01 840410760 THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB COLO 3032793080 15605 W 32ND AVENUE GOLDEN CO 80401 MADELINE BACHNER LANE CEO 3032793080 2026-06-01 true true JASON D ADAMS CPA P00280895 3037333796 2026-06-01 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MADELINE BACHNER LANE 15605 W 32ND GOLDEN CO 80401 2974735 false X WWW.CMC.ORG X 1912 CO UNITE THE ENERGY, INTEREST, AND KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS, EXPLORERS, AND LOVERS OF COLORADO MOUNTAINS. 15 14 39 518 0 770824 1003458 1527166 1182236 87603 151782 399420 2449772 2672717 0 0 1291842 1296819 0 153940 1454530 1569588 2746372 2866407 -296600 -193690 6194492 5811727 750521 561446 5443971 5250281 X 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. false false 1485679 2077206 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. 253944 335053 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. 295562 371308 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. TUITION FROM SCHOOLS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING CONDUCTED AT THE GROUP LEVEL. CMC PROVIDES CLASSES GEARED TOWARDS THE GOAL OF SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION OF COLORADO MOUNTAINS. CLASSES VARY FROM INTRODUCTION LEVEL TO ADVANCED TECHNICAL HIGH-ALTITUDE MOUNTAINEERING. CLASSES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BUT PARTICIPATION REQUIRES MEMBERSHIP. 2035185 true true false false false false false true false true true true false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 69 0 true 39 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 15 14 true false false false true true true true true false false false true true true true true true false false CO X THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB 5202355040 15605 W 32ND GOLDEN CO 80401 MADELINE BACHNER LANE CEO 40.00 X 118447 0 0 PETER HAMILTON PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 RACHEL ROBERTS TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH RILEY SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT ROBBY VAUGHN VICE-PRESIDE 3.00 X X 0 0 0 SHERYL LAMPERT AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID SANDERS AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROGER HUANG AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 PHIL LAKIN AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 JERRY MITCHELL AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER NELSON AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTIAN VAUGHN AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN KELLEHER AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 JASON ANTIN AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 LUKE ANDERSON AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN FLETCHER AT LARGE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 118447 1 false false false 457228 546230 1003458 TUITION FROM SCHOOLS 900099 521017 521017 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 335053 335053 REGISTRATION FEES 900099 326166 326166 1182236 59343 59343 28260 28260 28260 28260 95945 119861 -23916 281819 182157 99662 99662 OTHER 323674 323674 323674 2672717 1310158 383017 X 1296819 913538 249430 133851 456818 291006 165812 23391 22662 729 43719 30611 13108 89778 49841 35937 4000 132623 118122 9362 5139 177502 177255 19 228 4021 3920 101 3017 3017 231825 144561 77615 9649 113824 44087 69737 PROGRAM EXPENSES 150000 150000 MEMBERSHIP DUES 47268 37567 9472 229 MISCELLANEOUS 34212 12982 20386 844 BAD DEBT 21027 21027 40563 39033 1530 2866407 2035185 677282 153940 2143654 1611327 122968 264194 125315 108916 23300 223694 172385 30124 3806729 901759 2881796 2904970 548993 658843 148072 37668 6194492 5811727 282260 110360 168261 241249 150000 150000 150000 59837 750521 561446 X 4871292 4542435 572679 707846 5443971 5250281 6194492 5811727 -193690 X false true X true false X 1138882 1488977 1007417 770824 1003458 5409558 1130311 1794953 1755443 1895905 1560000 8136612 2269193 3283930 2762860 2666729 2563458 13546170 18950 13000 18696 13266 40563 104475 150374 67249 73560 291183 18950 13000 169070 80515 114123 395658 13150512 139588 17 276 59343 199224 139588 17 276 59343 199224 28935 70740 322674 422349 26035 26035 2434816 3283947 2792071 2737469 2945475 14193778 0.92650 0.96180 0.01000 0.01000 X PART III, LINE 12 26,035 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE A, PART III: THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2) AND COMPLETES SCHEDULE A (FORM 990), PART III. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ANALYZED SCHEDULE A (FORM 990, PART II AND ESTABLISHED THAT IT MEETS THE 33 1/3% PUBLIC SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), THUS IT QUALIFIES TO USE THE FIRST LISTED SPECIAL RULE FOR SCHEDULE B (FORM 990) REPORTING.) 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PIETY PERPETUAL CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT FUND (A PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT) WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE CMC'S CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING WILD LANDS AND ENGAGING CMC MEMBERS AND YOUTH IN STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS THROUGHOUT COLORADO. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, AND LONG-TERM CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICALLY RICH AND RARE LANDS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IS PARAMOUNT TO THE WILLIAM D. PIETY PERPETUAL CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT FUND. THE ANCHOR QUASI ENDOWMENT FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN IMPROVING THE INNER WORKING OF THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB OPERATION. SECONDARY FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN THE VOLUNTEER LEADER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. THE BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDING OPEN AUDIT PERIODS ARE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, AND THEREAFTER. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. GALA 95945 95945 119861 95945 95945 119861 119861 -23916 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D TUITION FROM SCHOOLS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING CONDUCTED AT THE GROUP LEVEL. CMC PROVIDES CLASSES GEARED TOWARDS THE GOAL OF SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION OF COLORADO MOUNTAINS. CLASSES VARY FROM INTRODUCTION LEVEL TO ADVANCED TECHNICAL HIGH-ALTITUDE MOUNTAINEERING. CLASSES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BUT PARTICIPATION REQUIRES MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 ROBBY VAUGHN CHRISTIANN VAUGHN VICE-PRES. AT LARGE MBR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB IS GOVERNED BY THE STATE BOARD. THE STATE BOARD IS MADE UP OF LONG TIME MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AND FIVE LOCAL GROUP CHAIRS. THE BOARD SELF-ELECTS THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE CLUB. BOARD MEMBERS GENERALLY SERVE A THREE YEAR TERM AND CAN SERVE UP TO TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A SEE THE EXPLANATION ABOVE FOR FORM 990 PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLUB'S CONSTITUTION, ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO SUCH CONSTITUTION MUST FIRST BE APPROVED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEN BE RATIFIED BY THE CLUB'S VARIOUS GROUPS ACROSS THE STATE (BOTH TOTALING IN NUMBER AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE GROUPS THEN ORGANIZED AND HAVING A TOTAL COMBINED MEMBERSHIP OF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE TOTAL CLUBE MEMBERSHIP) BEFORE SUCH AMENDMENT(S) BECOMES EFFECTIVE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE AND THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD TREASURER, AFTER WHICH IT IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, FOR THEIR REVIEW, PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY STAFF MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH YEAR. PARTICIPATION AND MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD, AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT OF KEY STAFF MEMBERS, IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WIHT THIS POLICY. THE BOARD PRESIDENT DISTRIBUTES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY ACCOUNT FOR AND REVIEW ALL COPIES OF THE SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, INTERESTED PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DELIBERATIONS AND ANY SUBSEQUENT BOARD VOTE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE CMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS, USES SALARY SURVEYS/STUDIES AND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS' FORM 990 TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPARABILITY DATA IS REFERENCED PERIODICALLY, AS NEEDED, WHEN THE POSITION IS FILLED, OR THERE IS A NOTABLE CHANGE IN COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS OFFERED. COMPARABILITY DATA IS NOT REFERENCED IN YEARS WHERE COMPENSATION DOES NOT CHANGE, OR ONLY A SMALL COST OF LIVING INCREASE IS GIVEN. THE EXCECUTIVE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS ALL COMPENSATION RELATED DISCUSSIONS, DELIBERATIONS, AND DECISIONS REACHED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. LINE 15B - NO OTHER OFFICERS ARE COMPENSATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THEREFORE, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN MARKED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 291,006 0 0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 165,812 0 TOTAL 291,006 165,812 0