Organizations Filed Purposes:
To unite the energy, interests and knowledge of the students, explorers and lovers of the mountains of Colorado, to collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky Mountains on behalf of science, literature, art and recreation, to stimulate public interest in mountain areas, and to encourage the preservation of forests, flowers, fauna and natural scenery.
To raise, manage and distribute funds to support the stewardship, conservation, education and other programs of the Colorado Mountain Club and similar organizations.
The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation awards grants for purpose consistent with the statement of purpose adopted by the founders of the Colorado Mountain Club in 1912. The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation awarded $15,000 to the Colorado Mountain Club as a general grant in 2020.
The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation is in possession of a few restricted endowments with irrevocable beneficiary interest for the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC). Four grants were awarded to the CMC during fiscal year 2020. 1) A grant of $15,000 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Piety Conservation Endowment fund. The funds were given to the CMC for conservation, trail maintenances, and stewardship projects. 2) A grant of $5,000 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Gehres Fourteener's Fund Endowment. The funds were given to the CMC for conservation, trail maintenances, and stewardship projects. 3) A grant of $93,500 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Anchor Endowment Fund. The funds were given to the CMC for trip leader support, IT Coordinator, adult education and scholarships, and Permits Coordinator. 4) A grant of $30,000 was awarded to the CMC in accordance with the endowment restrictions provided by the Quasi-Endowment Fund. The funds were given to the CMC for transition expenses.
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 Colorado colleges and universities and awards grants ranging from approximately $300 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 2020, 7 individuals were awarded $6,000 of fellowship grants in total. In addition, $1,660 was paid to fulfill the existing annuity obligation.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Linda Larocque | Director/Accountant | 1 | $2,400 |
| Cheryl Bleakley | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rolf Asphaug | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Landsberg | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Kurt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Art Hogling | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kent Groninger | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Gehres | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Cushing | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Bonowski | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Mintz | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Blackett-Schneider | Immediate Past President | 1 | $0 |
| Sherry Richardson | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Schwartz | President | 1 | $0 |
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