Nonprofit · EIN 23-7319139
COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · GOLDEN, CO 80401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,798,293 | $183,126 | $2,615,167 | $4,015,670 | $2,984,098 | $1,031,572 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $179,911 | $98,632 | $81,279 | $1,266,046 | $553,967 | $712,079 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,745,981
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $51,921
- Royalties
- $391
- Other revenue
- $391
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $168,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,000
- Program services (functional)
- $168,600
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,526
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,266,046
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,015,670
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,984,098
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,031,572
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,978,560
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $38,490
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $993,082
- Gross receipts
- $2,798,293
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Richardson | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janice Heidel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Linda LaRocque | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rolf Asphaug | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bleakley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Long | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Mill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Kilcoyne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Lacher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Rees | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alice White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Kintzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Lawson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Richardson | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janice Heidel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Linda LaRocque | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rolf Asphaug | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Schwartz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bleakley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Cushing | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Long | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Mill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Kilcoyne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Lacher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Rees | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alice White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15605 W 32ND AVE, GOLDEN, CO 80401-1314
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JANICE HEIDEL, 2304 S DEVINNEY ST, DENVER, CO 80228
- Signed the 990
- LINDA LAROCQUE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (303) 279-3080
- Return prepared by
- YORK STREET LLC
Mission
To raise, manage and distribute funds to support the stewardship, conservation, education and other programs of the Colorado Mountain Club and similar organizations.
Program accomplishments
- The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation awards grants consistent with the statement of purpose adopted by the founders of the Colorado Mountain Club in 1912. The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation awarded a general grant of $10,000 to the Colorado Mountain Club in 2025.Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
- The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation is in possession of a few restricted endowments with irrevocable beneficiary interest for the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC). Six grants were awarded to the CMC during fiscal year 2025. 1) Grants of $37,500 were awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Anchor Endowment Fund. The funds were given to the CMC for instructor and trip leader support, scholarship support, staff support, and general unrestricted support. 2) A grant of $2,500 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Eckart Roder Educational Fund. The funds were given to the CMC for education programs. 3) A grant of $1,000 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Steve Gladbach Endowment. 4) A grant of $600 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Mary Stockdill Education Fund. 5) A grant of $20,000 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the William D Piety Perpetual Conservation Endowment Fund. 6) A grant of $85,000 was given to the CMC in accordance with the provisions of the Rich McAdams CMC Fund.Expenses $146,600 · grants $146,600
- Since 1982, the Colorado Mountain Club Foundation has awarded fellowships for research consistent with the statement of purpose adopted by the founders of the Colorado Mountain Club in 1912. The CMCF solicits applications from students enrolled in colleges and universities and awards grants ranging from $500 to $2,000, in disciplines such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, forestry, geography, geology, history, and law. Although fellowships are normally awarded to graduate students, undergraduates are also eligible. Fellowship grants are made to individuals only, for research under the direction of a faculty member of a institution of higher learning in Colorado. In 2025, 11 individuals were awarded $12,000 of fellowship grants in total.Expenses $12,000 · grants $12,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7319139
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C120)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,015,670
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,798,293
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $2,798,293 | $183,126 | $4,015,670 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $179,911 | $98,632 | $1,266,046 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $180,311 | $224,467 | $994,741 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2022 | $141,536 | $513,294 | $1,014,831 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7319139).
Questions about COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION is 23-7319139.
- Is COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names JANICE HEIDEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,798,293, expenses of $183,126 and total assets of $4,015,670 at year end.
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