The Mountaineers
- Assets
- $16.0m
- Revenue
- $6.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 74
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 01/2011
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 27-3009280
Organization Overview
The Mountaineers is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Mountaineers employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountaineers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Mountaineers generated $6.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE EXPLORE, CONSERVE, LEARN ABOUT AND ENJOY THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PUBLISHING: INCLUDES MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS, SKIPSTONE AND BRAIDED RIVER IMPRINTS. A LEADING PUBLISHER OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION TITLES. BOOKS SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF TE ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING EXPERT INFORMATION ON HUMAN-POWERED ACTIVITY, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AT HOME AND ON THE TRAIL, AND PRESERVATION OF WILD PLACES. WE PROMOTE MOUNTAIN CULTURE THROUGH HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, AND ADVENTURE NARRATIVE. SKIPSTONE TITLES ENCOURAGE BACKYARD ACTIVISM AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT. BRAIDED RIVER TITLES INSPIRE CITIZEN ACTION TO PRESERVE BIODIVERSITY IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA. WE DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN 300,000 BOOKS AND PRODUCE APPROXIMATELY 30 NEW TITLES ANNUALLY/ OUR CATALOG OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 600 ACTIVE TITLES, PRINT AND EBOOK.
YOUTH EDUCATION: OVER 3,100 VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZE 3,200 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRIPS RELATED TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS AND TEACH SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION SKILLS AND OUTDOOR ETHICS WHICH PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND LOW IMPACT TECHNIQUES. MOUNTAINEERS OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 OUTDOOR YOUTH EXPERIENCES THROUGH 3 PROGRAMS: SUMMER CAMP, A YEAR ROUND ADVENTURING PROGRAMS AND MOUNTAIN WORKSHOPS A YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. WE ALSO OFFER NEED BASED PRICING TO OVER 50% OF THEPARTICIPANTS IN OUR YOUTH OUTREACH. THES PROGRAMS TEACH YOUTH SELF-RELIANCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, PROMOTE A HEALTHY ACTIVE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE AND GIVE THEM LIFELONG OUTDOOR SKILLS.
ADULT PROGRAMS: VOLUNTEER LED AND OUTDOOR FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OUTDOORS, TEACH SAFE AND REPOSNSIBLE RECREATIONS SKILLS AND OUTDOOR ETHICS WHICH PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND LOW IMPACT TECHNIQUES. SAME ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULT PROGRAMS AS YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Vogl CEO | Officer | 40 | $152,854 |
Helen Cherullo Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $113,492 |
Thomas Helleberg Publisher | Officer | 40 | $93,793 |
Roger Mellem Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Vik Sahney President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Gabe Aeschliman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $735,712 |
| Fundraising events | $257,550 |
| Related organizations | $163,525 |
| Government grants | $1,296,062 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $922,463 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $147,762 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,375,312 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,301,728 |
| Investment income | $60,563 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $35,959 |
| Net Rental Income | -$316,574 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,292 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,896,971 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,430,077 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $388,185 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,043 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,996,489 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $225,649 |
| Payroll taxes | $203,484 |
| Fees for services: Management | $3,529 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $227,090 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,041 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $426,402 |
| Advertising and promotion | $202,653 |
| Office expenses | $73,875 |
| Information technology | $142,099 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $213,300 |
| Travel | $110,588 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,708 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,324 |
| Insurance | $123,745 |
| All other expenses | $20,345 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,929,467 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $665,335 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,943,955 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $932,440 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,301,443 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $266,303 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,635,260 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,972,226 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $243,286 |
| Total assets | $15,961,748 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $920,587 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $247,830 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $498,363 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,666,780 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,016,633 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $278,335 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $15,961,748 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that The Mountaineers has recieved totaling $498,851.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $216,763 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $91,812 |
Outdoor Alliance Washington, DC PURPOSE: Education and Public Land Policy Support | $50,000 |
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Lookout Foundation Inc Summerland Key, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $25,000 |
Eggnog Latte Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Islandwood Bainbridge Island, WA | $50,540,724 | $6,123,638 |
International Living Future Institute Seattle, WA | $963,361 | $5,297,800 |
The Mountaineers Seattle, WA | $15,961,748 | $6,430,077 |
North Cascades Institute SedroWoolley, WA | $10,023,485 | $4,600,745 |
Western Environmental Law Center Eugene, OR | $4,952,217 | $3,795,370 |
The Mazamas Foundation Portland, OR | $0 | $310,985 |
Re Sources Bellingham, WA | $2,864,199 | $2,250,942 |
Alaska Geographic Association Anchorage, AK | $3,284,633 | $2,376,291 |
Wave Foundation Portland, OR | $200,487 | $1,071,113 |
Mt Adams Institute Trout Lake, WA | $857,860 | $1,790,229 |
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Inc Sunriver, OR | $3,758,004 | $2,449,544 |
Methow Valley Sports Trails Association Winthrop, WA | $3,634,590 | $1,901,026 |