Colorado Mountain Club
“Unite the energy, interest, and knowledge of lovers of the Colorado mountains.”
The work
What they do
Outdoor recreation club with strong conservation advocacy program. Works on wilderness protections, public lands access, and trail stewardship in Colorado.
Every year they sign one sentence and file it with the federal government: “UNITE THE ENERGY, INTEREST, AND KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS, EXPLORERS, AND LOVERS OF COLORADO MOUNTAINS.”
Where the money went, FY2025
The work, and what it cost
Bringing people into the fight
$1.5MREGISTRATION FEES COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB (CMC) HOSTS A VARIETY OF INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS RELATED TO MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION.
Read it as they filed it
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.
IRS Form 990 Part III, fiscal year 2025, signed under penalty of perjury.
The work as filed
$296KALL 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.
Read it as they filed it
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.
IRS Form 990 Part III, fiscal year 2025, signed under penalty of perjury.
Bringing people into the fight
$254KMEMBERSHIP 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, MEMB...
Read it as they filed it
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.
IRS Form 990 Part III, fiscal year 2025, signed under penalty of perjury.
Bringing people into the fight
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.
Read it as they filed it
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.
IRS Form 990 Part III, fiscal year 2025, signed under penalty of perjury.
Follow the dollar
71 cents of every dollar goes to the work
Read it as a snapshot, not a scorecard. Splits move year to year with grants and campaigns, and healthy shops live all across this range.
$2,035,185 programs, $677,282 management, $153,940 fundraising. Form 990, FY2025.
The people
Who does the work
Honesty note: leadership comes from each year’s federal filing, so it can run a year behind. Orgs that claim their page can update it same-day. Work at CMC? Claim this page.
Those 518 volunteers are people who decided this ground was theirs to defend. If CMC is fighting for your place too, the matchmaker will find your way in.
Make it 519The filings
14 years of filings
14 years of filings
Total revenue by fiscal year, as filed. Point at the line for any year.
| Year | Revenue |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,138,459 |
| 2012 | $3,505,985 |
| 2013 | $1,847,334 |
| 2014 | $1,827,606 |
| 2015 | $1,844,932 |
| 2016 | $2,161,276 |
| 2017 | $2,225,129 |
| 2018 | $2,300,799 |
| 2019 | $2,563,429 |
| 2020 | $2,105,877 |
| 2021 | $2,109,373 |
| 2022 | $2,941,644 |
| 2023 | $2,498,625 |
| 2025 | $2,672,717 |
From $2.1M in 2011 to $2.7M in FY25, across 14 public filings.
The Colorado congressional delegation averages 60 of 100 on public lands. See the full scorecard
Ways in
How to help
71 cents of your dollar goes straight to the work above.
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114 years on the ground, 518 volunteers, 71 cents of every dollar on the line. That is who is holding it. There is room for one more.