2026-08-31T10:29:43-07:00 2025-12-31 200713860 James M Babic PC 6414 Sinclair Ave Berwyn IL 60402 990 2025-01-01 841512653 Adaptive Adventures ADAP 3036792770 9053 Harlan Street 34 Westminster CO 80031 Sauder Thomas President/Treasurer 2026-08-31 true James M Babic CPA P00237741 7083174091 X 2025 Sauder Thomas 2092857 false X adaptiveadventures.org X 1999 CO Provide progressive outdoor adventures to individuals with physical disabilities and their families, regardless of location, equipment needs, or economic status. 6 6 12 374 0 1813264 1980826 113722 103786 -6674 3301 11492 4944 1931804 2092857 0 0 976023 875853 0 233750 1175808 1073698 2151831 1949551 -220027 143306 1229755 1107482 876406 610827 353349 496655 Provide progressive outdoor adventures to individuals with physical disabilities and their families, regardless of location, equipment needs, or economic status. false false 1502637 Adaptive Adventures is redefining whats possible for individuals with children,adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families through inclusive, mobile, and family-centered outdoor recreation. Unlike traditional adaptive sports agencies, Adaptive Adventures serves as the inclusive and accessible side of the outdoor recreation industry, bringing the equipment, expertise, and community directly to those who need it most. Adaptive Adventures trains and equips local mentors, clinicians, outfitters, guides, and organizations to sustain programs and normalize adaptation in recreation. With more than 18 fully equipped trailers and satellite programs reaching over 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada, our team removes barriers to participation and ensures that every individual, regardless of ability, geography, or income, can experience the freedom of the outdoors.In 2025, our small but mighty staff delivered 635+ programs, serving 4,200+ unique participants with over 11,200+ experiences. Volunteers contributed 9,930+ volunteer hours. Across cycling, climbing, paddlesports, skiing, and more, more than 250 years of combined adaptive recreation expertise, including Paralympians, Olympic and Paralympic coaches, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, and individuals with lived experience of disability, enable our team to connect authentically with participants in their journeys of healing, independence, and joy. More than half of our staff live with a physical disability or serve as caregivers, creating a unique peer-to-peer culture of understanding that empowers others to thrive.Each program begins with connection and ends with transformation. Participants reportremarkable improvements across well-being indicators: 88% experienced improved mental health and expanded social connections, 84% experienced improved physical health and 75% reported increased confidence and optimism about the future. Thriving Score evaluations, developed with the University of Illinois Chicago, show significant gains in purpose, optimism, and belonging, with 4.75 out of 5 average satisfaction in instruction and 4.69 out of 5 in accessibility and accommodations. Nearly 30% of participants attend 20 or more programs, underscoring sustained engagement and long-term impact.For many, the impact extends far beyond sport, cycling becomes transportation back to work or school, climbing restores confidence after injury, paddlesports build family connection, and skiing rekindles a sense of freedom. One participant shared, I said Id never rock climbbut I do it anyway. Its all about what you can still do. Groups like Adaptive Adventures are so important because you get that sense of community. Its nice to have people who get it and understand what it takes to keep going. Im not sitting at home feeling sorry for myself. Im out doing something. And thats the point. Adam, U.S. veteran, Fort Collins, ColoradoAdaptive Adventures provides all programs free of charge to participants. In 2025, Adaptive Adventures laid the groundwork for the 2026 launch of its new app, designed to strengthen connections beyond individual programs, reduce isolation, and expand access to resources that help participants thrive.Adaptive Adventures leadership and impact continue to be recognized nationally and locally. In 2025, the organization was awarded the Best Nonprofit in Westminster Award, the City of Westminster Community Spirit Award, the State of Colorado Workplace Safety Recognition Award, the Bronze Award Winner for Anthem Awards Community Engagement, Defender Service Awards Finalist, Governors Excellence in Tourism Finalist and Impact100 Veterans Award. Across all programs, Adaptive Adventures fosters belonging through its guiding belief: Where adventure moves us, community holds us, joy heals us, freedom begins.Every mile pedaled, every paddle stroke, and every shared smile represents more than recreation; its a step toward freedom through mobility, physical and mental health, camaraderie, and human flourishing. Donor support sustains this life-changing work, ensuring thousands more individuals with disabilities across the nation can experience freedom through adventure. 1502637 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 false 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CO X X X Cynthia Peterson 3036792770 9053 Harlan Street Suite 34 Westminster CO 80031 X Elder Chelsea Executive Director 40.00 0.00 126186 0 0 Thomas Sauder Pres/Treas 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mervet Rodriquez VP/Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt Lucas Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Verrazono Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Cain Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 O'Connell Brian Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 126186 1 false false false 0 746205 1234621 1980826 Service and contract fees 103786 103786 103786 16 16 0 0 0 3285 3285 3285 3285 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 4944 4944 4944 2092857 112031 X 0 0 0 0 126186 42904 41641 41641 0 585192 417992 67384 99816 20521 13295 3145 4081 66091 42820 10129 13142 77863 50447 11933 15483 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20424 18382 2042 0 0 146527 131875 14652 0 0 0 23287 5963 17324 0 51090 51090 67238 63318 1706 2214 Contract labor 176349 171639 4460 250 Program equipment and supplies 139108 139108 Food and beverage 78464 74803 3661 Lodging 65368 65368 305843 213633 35087 57123 1949551 1502637 213164 233750 329236 305057 0 136395 117544 1272 1320 0 0 0 0 47065 66926 718168 536103 190466 182065 0 0 0 0 525321 434570 1229755 1107482 171583 128663 63783 51348 123301 517739 430816 876406 610827 X 193658 346655 159691 150000 353349 496655 1229755 1107482 143306 X false true X true false X 1859754 1520137 1852366 1816206 1980826 9029289 0 0 1859754 1520137 1852366 1816206 1980826 9029289 3373183 5656106 147 41 284 101 16 589 0 113239 152004 115497 112015 492755 9522633 0.59400 0.89140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 678830 501123 177707 39338 34980 4358 182065 Office lease security deposits 3754 Right of use lease asset 430816 434570 Right of use lease liability 430816 430816 X 2092857 2092857 2092857 1949551 1949551 1949551 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Adaptive Adventures is exempt from federal taxes under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Adaptive Adventures qualify as charitable contributions under Section 170(b)(1)(A). Adaptive Adventures is classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2). Adaptive Adventures' management has determined it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and therefore FASB ASC 740-10, which addresses accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, has no effect on its financial statements . Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer, Executive Director, and Finance Director before it is e-filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c On annual basis, all Board members and key employees are required to submit a written declaration as whether he/she is aware of any conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest should arise after the annual declaration is submitted, the Board member or key employee is required to notify the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Form 990 is available for public viewing on Candid.org. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Disclosure of governing documents, policies, and financial statements is made available to the general public upon written request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Air travel: Column (A) - Total = $41386; Column (B) - Program Services = $41386; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank and credit card fees: Column (A) - Total = $5337; Column (B) - Program Services = $255; Column (C) - Management & General = $5082; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e General resource developmnt: Column (A) - Total = $53071; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $53071 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Ground transportation: Column (A) - Total = $27481; Column (B) - Program Services = $27397; Column (C) - Management & General = $84; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Marketing and outreach: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Other: Column (A) - Total = $5807; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3807; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2000 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Professional development: Column (A) - Total = $24211; Column (B) - Program Services = $12965; Column (C) - Management & General = $11246; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Professional fees: Column (A) - Total = $10353; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $10353; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telecomm and techology: Column (A) - Total = $42035; Column (B) - Program Services = $35468; Column (C) - Management & General = $4515; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2052 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Vehicle fuel, repairs, maint.: Column (A) - Total = $65020; Column (B) - Program Services = $65020; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Venue access fee: Column (A) - Total = $30676; Column (B) - Program Services = $30676; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Volunteer expense: Column (A) - Total = $466; Column (B) - Program Services = $466; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets, Line 8 Prior Period Adjustments The underlying assumptions used to estimate the right-of-use asset and related lease liability were modified in 2024 and such modifications were applied retroactively to the right-of-use asset and related lease liability amounts as of December 31, 2023. The right-of-use asset and related lease liability originally reported as of December 31, 2023 was $814,387. The restated amount of these items as December 31, 2023 is $600,358. This change has no effect on net assets as of December 31, 2023, and has no effect on the increase in net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.