2017 Annual Report 2 Big City Mountaineers

2017 ANNUAL REPORT 2 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 3

A NOTE FROM BRYAN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Staff, Board, & our divides and build a consensus around the need for a healthy, vibrant communi- For 28 years we’ve been ties for all. The more that people interact National Council with each other one-on-one and focus helping youth to grow, to on furthering a common, agreed-upon Members heal, and to experience a purpose, the more they discover each other’s humanity and find a way forward sense of place. together. And what better activity to bring BOARD people together than walking a long trail, Kevin Hackett Samsonite Natalie Bybee Natalie Bybee Coaching paddling into the wilderness, or spending Ben Gipson DLA Piper LLP (US) 2017 was a watershed year for Big City a night under the stars? This is what BCM Andrew LeCuyer Dish Network Mountaineers and our movement. Jay Steere Timberland In this time of change, BCM forges on with does best. Whether it was introducing more youth Jeff Weidman Retired Outdoor Retail Executive confidence. We support strong leaders Georgina Miranda She Ventures to irreplaceable landscapes across the Within the pages of this annual report you Darren Josey Polartec and volunteer mentors through educa- country, deepening our relationships with Brian Jacobson Red Wing Shoes tion and training so they can execute will see the stories that bring our work Adam Craig Columbia the youth agencies with which we partner, to life. The people who support us, the Karen Francis Univ of San Francisco top notch programs in the field; we help or promoting new programs that allow Paul Thompson Hiebing reveal to our students the best versions volunteers who care so deeply about our Reyna Alishio Integer Group our students to take the first steps in their of themselves; we inspire our youth to kids, the partnerships we have formed, and Rachel Worth K&L Gates LLP career in the outdoors, we achieved some Drew Kern EWM Realty International engage deeply with their communities; most importantly, the youth whose lives Amy Fox Oculus VR of our most meaningful and significant we advocate for policies that ensure all have been transformed by their experi- accomplishments to date. Organization- NATIONAL COUNCIL Americans can enjoy our natural and ence with Big City Mountaineers. Matt Kaplan Outdoor Industry Association ally, we expanded our Board of Directors cultural heritage; and we are connecting Justin Welsh Matisia Consultants and established our National Council to For 28 years we’ve been helping youth to Jason Hanold Hanold and Associates the importance of the outdoors to the next grow, to heal, and to experience a sense of Michelle Fleming ensure we have more direct leadership in Stanley, A Division of PMI generation in ways that will last a lifetime. Justus Hyatt Therm A Rest the cities we serve. Moreover, BCM played place. Your involvement in our programs Carl Johnson Backbone Media and generosity as supporters make this Jeff Labonte JanSport a key role in important coalition efforts While not a panacea, I firmly believe that Porter Draper Pelley Group to advance the importance of diversi- experiences outdoors have the potential possible. Thank you for your partnership. Scott Schreifer XL Construction Gary Griffin Travelers ty, equity, and inclusion in the outdoor to heal much that ails us as a society. I Roberta Garrison Boeing community vis a vis public lands, cultural believe shared experiences in nature can Paul Andrews and Ciel Lawrence EverWest Ed Viesturs Professional Mountaineer experience, and environmental justice. play a pivotal role in helping to bridge Cassie Heppner Timberland PRO Deborah Beggan Waypoint Outdoor Chris Ball Cushman Wakefield Beth Cochran What’s UP PR

STAFF Megan Aranow Summit for Someone Coordinator Jackie Chill Program Assistant David Cutler-Kreutz Minnesota Program Manager Bix Firer Director of Programs Mike Gundlach Pacific Northwest Program Manager Dan Hernandez California Program Manager Bryan Martin Exeuctive Director Doug Sandok Corporate Relations Director Theresa Simcic Donor Relations Manager Kandace Soiland Director of Finance Lance Tsosie Colorado Program Manager Mark Travers Overnight Camp Manager 2 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 3

A NOTE FROM BRYAN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS

Mission, Leadership Overnight Camps Alumni Program • 8-12 year olds • Continued investment in BCM’s Vision, Laboratory returning students and rising stars • 1:4 mentor to youth ratio • Student-led expeditions • 24-48 hour camping experience Values • Leadership development • Instilling critical life skills: teamwork, increased sense of self, responsibility, • Deeper understanding of the personal respect for the outdoor world, and assets – internal and external – unique Mission curiosity about nature. to them Big City Mountaineers instills critical • Overnight programs maintain BCM’s • Meaningful growth opportunities for life skills in under-resourced youth model of working with partner youth the students who are aging out of our through transformative wilderness agencies to choose the kids who will traditional program. benefit most from the experience. mentoring experiences. Alumni • Alumni “try on” mentorship role Program on week-long expeditions with their Vision Week-long home agency. A nation transformed by youth connected Expedition • BCM’s Flagship Program to and empowered by nature. Leadership • 13-18 year olds Laboratory • 3-month training program designed • 1:1 youth to mentor ratio Values to enhance their professional develop- Youth – Youth possess power, potential, • 7-day backpacking or 8-day ment and job-readiness skills. canoeing trips and resilience. We make organizational • BCM serves as a connection point decisions based on what will be best for • Instilling critical life skills: character between many various professional our students. Week-long citizenship, self-esteem, self-efficacy, networks. goal setting, communication Nature – The outdoors restores, renews, Expedition • Cohorts participate in a student-led inspires, and teaches. To experience • Culturally relevant programming community project.

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS MODEL conducted in a safe and supportive nature is to unlock our own potential. • Students will increase their under- environment Community – Communities provide a standing of their professional network • Transferring learning and context that drives our work – to be and the resources available to them. breakthroughs back home inclusive, impactful, and meaningful. • Students walk away with very concrete • Every expedition includes multiple accomplishments and products that Collaboration – Partnership coaxes touchpoints such as family meetings, will support them in establishing a fresh perspectives and promotes creative day hikes, canoe trainings, reunions, career pathway. problem solving, enabling us all to succeed. and celebrations. Accountability – Transparency builds Overnight trust. Through a culture of communication we hold ourselves to the highest standards Camps of safety, stewardship of resources, and A nation transformed by youth connected program delivery. to and empowered by nature. 4 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 5

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS

PROGRAM NUMBERS PROGRAM DEMOGRAPHICS

Youth Adult Total Total Youth Adult Total Program Program Program Volunteer Ethnicity Age groups Participants Participants Participants Days Days Days Hours African 7-9 years American 21% 19% Week-long Expeditions 204 137 390 1,463 982 2,075 19,728 Asian American/ 10-12 years Pacific Islander 7% 34%

Overnight Camps 389 91 483 741 178 800 2,184 Caucasian 17% 13-15 years 21%

Hispanic/ 16-17 years Single Days/Family Nights/ Latino(a) 41% 21% Trainings 385 322 752 385 323 613 480 Middle Eastern/ 18+ North African 2% 8% Total 978 550 1,625 2,589 1,483 3,488 22,392 Native American 11%

Other 1%

Gang Guardianship Expeditions Activity 20%

Colorado 14 Both parents Homelessness 55% Colorado 12% Overnights 13

California 6 School Violence 23% Foster Parent(s) Pacific 1% Northwest 12

Minnesota 12 Qualifies for free or reduced 82% One Parent 40% Miami 2 Boston Overnights 1 Male 45% Expeditions Total: 46 Other Guardian 4% Overnight Camps Female Total: 14 55% 6 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 7

PROGRAM NUMBERS PROGRAM DEMOGRAPHICS

Overnight Camps 389 91 483 741 178 800 2,184 Caucasian 17% 13-15 years 21%

Other 1%

Gang Guardianship Expeditions Activity 20%

Colorado 14 Both parents Homelessness 55% Colorado 12% Overnights 13

California 6 School Violence 23% Foster Parent(s) Pacific 1% Northwest 12

Minnesota 12 Qualifies for free or reduced 82% One Parent 40% Miami 2 Boston Overnights 1 Male 45% Expeditions Total: 46 Other Guardian 4% Overnight Camps Female Total: 14 55% 8 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 9

LUZ’S STORY

When you talk with Luz about her out- As she journeyed into the backcountry point on the trip – it was on her summit door experiences and involvement with with BCM, she continued to worry about day, as they were climbing a rocky mountain various youth development organizations, pleasing others. She recalled of the BCM hillside. She thought to herself “this is she’ll tell you how grateful she feels that experience, “In the backcountry you’re in great, this is so awesome!” as she faced a she ended up in these positions. She a brand new place, no one around, phones challenge and conquered it by her own smiles and shakes her head as she de- and technology gone. It gives you time strength. She thrived so much in that scribes how she procrastinated on appli- to refocus and realize some things back situation that while she was charging cations and showed up late to interviews. home are just not as important as you up the hill she switched her focus to Last summer she even reflected that she once thought. You get to spend time with motivating others who were struggling used to be a “couch potato.” At home she yourself and determine what’s important with the ascent. Her encouragement of had negative influences that produced for yourself without other influences her peers caught the eyes of BCM staff stress. She would often struggle to make on you.” on the trip. The staff recognized budding decisions that were in her best interest leadership qualities within her and sug- Over the course of the week, as she deep- and instead carried the burden of trying to gested that she apply to be a BCM camp ened relationships and learned what she please others. instructor for elementary aged kids the was capable of, she started to display more following summer. When we were first introduced to Luz courage and determination. She remem- this stress was weighing on her mind. bers the moment she reached a turning

Luz returned home on a high, having found It inspires us to have seen Luz transform a new hobby she loved! In her words, it – in her own words – from a couch potato changed her “whole perspective on this into a great leader! She credits her expe- world.” Her passion and enthusiasm riences outdoors with this newly revealed In her words, landed her the position of camp instructor confidence and ability to trust her gut the next summer, to which she carried her because “in the outdoors, that’s what you it changed her budding confidence and leadership skills. have to do – follow your gut.” She is now In her new role, she used her past struggles pursuing a career in social work. We’re to identify with the students. looking forward to hearing about the “whole perspective lives Luz will continue to impact with At one of the camps, there was a young girl her expressions of empathy and desire whose mother had passed away. Luz relat- on this world.” to pay it forward, thanks in part to her ed because her mom passed away around adventures outdoors. the same age. The two bonded over their shared grief, and the girl left camp feeling comforted by Luz’s new friendship and understanding. In that moment, Luz recognized everything had come full circle – she was able to put a smile on the girl’s face just as so many mentors had done for Luz previously. 8 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 9

LUZ’S STORY

PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS & PLACES

BCM’s unique program model relies on three component parts – 2017 AGENCY PARTNERS People, Partnerships, and Places – coming together to effect positive • Denver Parks and Recreation Centers

change in the youth we serve. • I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County People Partnerships • Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver BCM Expeditions and Overnight Camps Collaborative partnerships with commu- • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado would not be the same without our vol- nity-based youth development agencies • Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation unteer mentors. Every year, caring adults allow us to target the youth that would • International Rescue Committee invest in building relationships with our benefit the most from BCM’s wilderness students using the outdoors as a perfect experiences. We have chosen this part- • Hope Communities backdrop for learning critical life skills. nership model to maximize ongoing youth • Northwest Passages High School impact and to work alongside agency staff • Cross Plains High School Their involvement ensures that our youth to develop curricula that advances goals Places receive the maximum support needed to • So How Are the Children BCM prides itself on the inspirational and objectives that the agency has for the achieve their personal goals and gain the places it conducts its trips. The journeys youth. BCM partners with agencies not • Red Wing Youth Outreach most they can throughout the experience. we take into the backcountry serve as often engaged in the outdoors — such • Waite House a catalyst for change. We visit amazing as organizations serving youth-at-risk, • Over 300 Volunteer Mentors and Youth • Pillsbury United Communities places such as the Flat Tops Wilderness Agency Leaders refugee placement groups, immigrant • Sisterhood Boutique Area, the White Mountains, the Wallowas welcome centers, transitional housing • 22,392 volunteer hours contributed in eastern Oregon, the Olympic Wilder- communities, and youth development • Touching Miami With Love • 68% volunteer return rate ness, Yosemite National Park, and Bound- community centers. Because of this, the • Oregon Zoo ary Waters Canoe Area. experience is profound. • Boys and Girls Club of Vancouver The length and depth of the experience is • Police Athletic League a key factor in our ability to effect positive • Project YESS change in the youth we serve. • Squashbusters

• East Oakland Boxing Association

• Canal Welcome Center

• College Track

• Denver Kids, Inc

• Jefferson Center for Mental Health The journeys we take • Denver City LAX into the backcountry • Environmental Learning for Kids serve as a catalyst for change. 10 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 11

PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS & PLACES

BCM’s unique program model relies on three component parts – 2017 AGENCY PARTNERS People, Partnerships, and Places – coming together to effect positive • Denver Parks and Recreation Centers

• East Oakland Boxing Association

• Canal Welcome Center

• College Track

• Denver Kids, Inc

• Jefferson Center for Mental Health The journeys we take • Denver City LAX into the backcountry • Environmental Learning for Kids serve as a catalyst for change. 12 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 13

MEASURING OUR IMPACT 40 Developmental Assets Scores Before and After Expedition

CHALLENGED POSITIVE VALUES Highlights VULNERABLE 4% 5% Overall, BCM demonstrates effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes across ADEQUATE 22% diverse demographics, with a few groups 33% 29% doing better than others across select THRIVING Pre Post outcomes. 49%

Reflecting previous years’ trends, BCM continues to demonstrate a positive im- 24% pact on positive youth development out- 34% comes through the Expedition Program.

To evaluate the impact of our Expedition Program on youth outcomes, we use the SOCIAL Developmental Assets Profile assessment COMPETENCY (DAP) developed by Search Institute. The 8% 5% DAP is psychometrically sound assess- 27% ment tool aimed at measuring growth in a 24% youth’s developmental assets considered Pre 42% Post important for positive youth development 31% across the contexts of personal, social, family, school, and community (Search those asset categories. There are four cat- over 50%. Moreover, your likelihood Institute 2005). Search Institute has iden- egories in which Search Institute places for engaging in violence drops from 34% 29% tified 40 positive supports and strengths students based on the number of assets a 60% to 34%. that young people need to succeed. Half of student reports having – Challenged, Vul- the assets focus on the relationships and 2. Moving from Vulnerable to Adequate nerable, Adequate, and Thriving. Our goal opportunities they need in their fami- reduces your likelihood of using drugs with each trip, and throughout the year POSITIVE lies, schools, and communities (external or engaging in problem alcohol behavior with our agency partners, is to move our IDENTITY assets). The remaining assets focus on the from 25% to a less than 10% chance. 10% students out of the Challenged and Vul- 13% social-emotional strengths, values, and Engaging in violent behavior drops to 24% nerable categories and into the Adequate commitments that are nurtured within a 14% likelihood. or Thriving categories. Of course, we also 38% young people (internal assets) which BCM want to maintain youth who are reporting 3. Youth with thriving levels of assets Pre Post programming is particularly adept at in- 35% 28% Adequate and Thriving levels of assets. indicates a high degree of honesty, respon- fluencing positively. For more information sibility, self-esteem, and self-purpose. on the Search Institute and the DAP please These shifts are important because the visit www.search-institute.org longitudinal analysis of this data by 28% 4. Youth that score high on the 40DA 24% Search Institute has determined that: are typically more capable of effectively We take pre and post trip surveys of our interacting with others, making healthy students to determine the impact we have 1. Moving from Challenged to Vulnerable but sometimes difficult decisions, and had in growing the number of assets they reduces your likelihood of using drugs or believing in their own self-worth. hold as well as their relative strength in engaging in problem alcohol behavior by *p-value significant at 0.05; a: youth missing 10% or more data on their pre- and/or post test were excluded from analyses. **p-valuex significant at 0.01; b: one youth was missing scores for all items on this subscale. ***p-value significant at 0.001 12 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 13

MEASURING OUR IMPACT 40 Developmental Assets Scores Before and After Expedition

Reflecting previous years’ trends, BCM continues to demonstrate a positive im- 24% pact on positive youth development out- 34% comes through the Expedition Program.

Every year, people from across the country take on challenges of their own to support Big City Mountaineers. Be it through a guided Summit SFS CLIMBER LIST for Someone Climb or another personal challenge such as a thru-hike Summit or a local running race, these outdoor lovers use their own adventures to give back and help youth experience the power of the outdoors. David Woodbury Jesse Hallas Seth Coakley Angela Bakas Yvonne Rivera Brad Howard Scott’s story below is an example of how one person can impact the for Someone Kerry Hermann Elizabeth Fabio Josh Tracy lives of under-resourced youth while pursuing his own outdoor goals. Josh Tracy Andre Nanni Mendes William Pyne David McEachnie Marc Carson Schyler Drain Katie Wade Adam Muldoon Zig Lewon Ryan Gajewski Don Kettering Peter Carlson This was my second climb with SFS in less wouldn’t have the chance. It means a lot so worth it! You spend multiple days with Katie Tompkins JR McLain Tagish Reber than a year. I first learned of BCM and SFS to me knowing kids that wouldn’t have the climbers and guides and learn to trust Chelsea Daoust DanielCallahan Emily Waterman through a podcast called MtnMeister. On the chance to camp in the wilderness each other. When we made the summit on Jon Rosenberg Marc Carson Evan Farrell both trips I went solo not knowing anyone. under the stars can now experience that. the Grand Teton it was a feeling of great Jeff Popp Chelsea Daoust Jennifer Crouch-Bragaw I was a little nervous meeting new people As a kid I never camped or hiked, it’s not accomplishment. We climbed to 17,600 Deirdre Rosenberg Jon Rosenberg Jared Kochik and hoping I had the skills and strength what my family did. After I had open heart feet on Pico de Orizaba, 900 feet short of Parker Semin Ryan Gajewski Greg Fenati to keep up. The two climbs (Grand Teton surgery in 2015, I thought I would start the summit, we turned back due to icy Yvonne Rivera Jeffrey Suda Jon Kochik & Pico de Orizaba) combined I raised over climbing mountains. I fell in love with it conditions. It was really hard to turn back Alpine Loud Adam Danielson Bryan Martin $8,000 for SFS. The fundraising was a lot and continue to check off mountains. I but it was for our safety. I’m excited to go Vanessa Friedman Scott Thorsteinson Georgina Miranda of work but well worth it. Not only did I put a lot of time, money and training into back and finish Orizaba one day. Heidi Chapple Ken Hebb Jessica Hamel get to climb two mountains with hopes to each climb. There is so much that goes Rylan Griffin Ricky French Emma Walker reach the summit but I also helped raise into each climb on both sides (climbers/ - Scott Thorsteinson Steve Hill Neal Robinson Elizabeth Williams money to get kids outdoors that normally guides) but the friendships you make are Brian Pratt Nicole Popovich George Geist Alexa Henderson Matt Doubleday Megan Aranow Adam Chojnacki Pam McComas Paul Andrews Jackie Abreu Carly Lochmandy Joy Walsh Adam Goess Travis Weaver Jessica Desormeaux Kyle Adelman Thomas Mallon Paige Garlick Kevin Ravesi Lori Flint Gina Miller Alex Lambesis Lloyd Van Dyke Kelcey Hostetler Kristina Hartjens Gary Richards Koti Chen Jeff Brainard George Geist Liberty Glaser Michael Hartjens Cheryl Blevins Kipp Kramer Mark Starkey Michael Souza Terry Cekola Jeff Hester Sean Estep Steven Orlinick David Valino Kristian Randt

In 2017, over 100 climbers raised over $220,000 for BCM Programs.” 14 SFS CLIMBER PROFILE | SFS CLIMBER LIST BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 15

In 2017, over 100 climbers raised over $220,000 for BCM Programs.” 16 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 17

We outfit our kids from head to toe. As But our relationships with corporate such, we rely on strong partnership with partners does not stop there. We engage $50,000$50,000 + + outdoor-industry companies across the companies from all sectors to advance country to provide much needed tech- our mission. Whether through direct nical equipment so our youth can fully sponsorship of our trips, promotional Corporate engage in our programming. A first-time support at events, cause-related market- experience in the backcountry can be ing campaigns, volunteer engagement, challenging; providing high-quality out- or other in-kind professional services, Partnerships door clothing and gear ensures that our our partners are investing in the future kids have a safe, warm, dry, and enjoyable of the young people we serve and make $25,000 + time during their experience. Through the life-changing wilderness mentoring generosity of our outdoor industry part- experiences possible. We are grateful for ners, BCM received more than $217,000 of their belief in BCM and their generosity in in-kind product support in 2017! creating more opportunities for youth in the outdoors. $15,000 +

$10,000 +

$5,000 +

Less than $5,000 Fjallraven Fisher and Baker Xcel Energy Foundation Northwest River Supply TD Gulfstream Partners, LLC Toad & Co Golden

Deuter Light My Fire Three Saints Outdoor Benjamin Douglas Vinas & Deluca, PLLC Polar Bottle Consulting Gear Junkie Mountainsmith Pro Ski and Wonderful Giving BenAri Jewelers Mountain Service Brandlive PowderMonarch LLC Stay Involved, Inc. DBA BNI Zurixx LLC BNI Miami Dade Miami-Dade, Inc. 10 Barrel Brewing Bryan Cave Inc - BNI Success Link Exxel Outdoors WETFLY Company Leighton Paisner LLP T & S Roofing Evolucion Innovations Industrial Revolution Kind LLC Systems, Inc Mountain Safety Kaiser Permanente Fusionstorm Osborne Lumber Company Research Community Health Fund Conservation Resource Center Tender Corporation Olomomo Nut Company Chaos Google Inc KPMG Eventbrite IBEX Outdoor Clothing Picky Picky Picky GCI Outdoor Exped Law Offices McGuckin Hardware Mountain Khakis Surplus, Inc. of Alex Sirulnik Helly Hansen GSI Outdoors Pacific Gas & Electric Waterford Publishing Upslope Brewing Lowa Boots, LLC Josh Klontz - Rank One Computing Group, LLC Abide Brewing Notogroup Zipsprout Mercedes-Benz The Boeing Company Leta Kalfas - MtnStuff EWM Realtors of Coral Gables Travel Country Outfitters Apple Matching Davis Graham National Valuation MtnStuff Consultants Inc. Gifts Program & Stubbs LLP 16 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 17

$10,000 +

$5,000 +

Less than $5,000 Fjallraven Fisher and Baker Xcel Energy Foundation Northwest River Supply TD Gulfstream Partners, LLC Toad & Co Golden

2017 FINANCIALS ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $

ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 313,540 Foundation Investments 9,941 Contributions and Grants Receivable 176,692 Support Prepaid Expenses and Other 3,170 Inventory 267,636 • Caerus Foundation Property and Equipment, Net 119,225 • TJX Foundation

• The M.S. Grumbacher Foundation Investments - Endowment 103,091 • The Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation Total Assets $ 993,295 • Benson Family Foundation LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities 50,041 • Smartwool Advocacy Fund Net Assets Undesignated 394,076 • Denver Foundation Environmental Affinity Group Investment in Property and Equipment 119,225 • Peyback Foundation Temporarily Restricted 329,953 • Youth Philanthropy Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Permanently Restricted 100,000 • The Guardsmen Total Net Assets $ 943,254 • Clif Bar Family Foundation Total Liabilities and Net Assets • What Would Ward Do Memorial Fund $ 993,295 • Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation SUMMARY OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES Program Contributions 784,695 • Denver Mountain Parks Foundation Program Income 25,388 • The Colorado Trust Directed Contributions Program In-Kind Support 397,362 • The Grainger Foundation Other Income 99,932 • The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation $ 1,307,377 • The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation

• The Rifkin Foundation Summit For Someone Contributions 266,110 • Madison Community Foundation / In-Kind Support 177,434 Trevor Marsh Fund $ 443,544 • Brickyard Berridge Fund

• Colorado Parks & Recreation Association Expenses Program Services 1,080,144 • Mt. Hood Community College General and Administrative 91,928 • Rendle Family Charitable Foundation Fundraising Expenses 132,307 • Ryan Patrick Kautz Foundation

• Garrod S Post & Robert A Hill Fund Summit For Someone 332,911 • Paulsen Family Foundation Total 2017 Expenses $ 1,637,290 • Community First Foundation Change in Net Assets • Binning Family Foundation $ 113,631 18 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 19

2017 FINANCIALS ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $

• The Rifkin Foundation Summit For Someone Contributions 266,110 • Madison Community Foundation / In-Kind Support 177,434 Trevor Marsh Fund $ 443,544 • Brickyard Berridge Fund

Ann Daw Amanda Tweed Denise Ashley Brian Jacobson Andrew Overhiser George Geist Charles Clements Benjamin Corrie Paul Poirot INDIVIDUAL DONORS CONTINUED Darice Henritze Bessie Goggins Ashley Fathergill Eric & Susan Wiseman Brad & Melissa McQueen Gheorghe Ciorba Fred & Susan Foster Christopher Neves Gordon Freeman Betty Lawrence Marshall Taylor Individual Gina Torrisi David Cerio Paul Metaxatos Blythe Brenden Martha Tracy Kathy Parrette David Chad Shannon & Michael Link Bob & Elaine Lewon Mayra Rojas & Carlos Mendez Nancy Moore Donald Pachner William Rempe Donors Brad Wilmot Michael Arana Nathan & Katharine Gary Griffin Zachary Dibble Brenda Hernandez Michael Bross Knarreborg Gretchen McGill Nicole Popovich Brian Gold Michael Hamilton Peter & Kathleen Metcalf Harriet Blume Joseph palermo Carole Aizenman Michael Johnson Peter & Teresa Bourbonais Jake Cummins Peter Nowicki Carlson Christine Summers Michael Souza James A. Kern, Sr. Erika Luccia THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS Hoby & Lynn Douglass Conrad Anker Michael Ukropina Jennie Curtis Brad Cunningham WHO GAVE $250.00 OR MORE Thy Agustin Crystal Gatchel Monica Dockman Jennifer Stay Angela Bakas Winnie Kingsbury Daniel Sullivan Nancy Garcia Rocky & Laura Henderson Kimberley Curry Ashley Fortenberry Outdoor-enthusiast and ambitious inventor Skip Yowell was the spark that Rachel Gillette Daphne Hendricks Patricia Lytal Scott Thorsteinson Lawrence Wilner Alan Goggins started it all at BCM 20 years ago. The JanSport co-founder’s $100,000 dona- Brian Barakat Darci O’Connell Philip Emmanuele Jeff & Judy Weidman Lisa Rose Carole Dorn tion on behalf of his company completely transformed our organization at a Kat Jobanputra Douglas Adams Richard Stone critical time in its development. In Skip’s honor, donors can help fund BCM’s Mitch Campbell Mac & Theresa Tillman Carolyn Hardee Yvonne Rivera Elisabeth Brady Richard Walker future by joining the Skip Yowell Legacy Circle. Legacy Circle members Emily Waterman Mark Purington Dan & Heidi Hurdle Elizabeth Toma Elizabeth Vanderhoof Robby Vaughn donate $20 or more per month or make an annual gift of $1,000 or more.” Kelly & Mark Kraus Marty Cull David Valino Eric Raff Eric Tupler Roger Van Zele Blair Johnson Michael Wieck Mary Reber John Varel Ewa Matuszewski Sally Pratt John Graff Justin Nyberg Natalie Bybee & Matthew Texler Morten Gydesen Michelle & Steven Humes Seth Coakley Federico Grabiel Sherwood Chamberlain Andrew LeCuyer Katie Dill Neal Robinson Nate Simmons Patricia Rothman David Keeler George Hill Stephen Leonard Ann Daw Kelly and Mark Kraus Dennis Lewon Paul Gundlach Paul & Laurie Bunce Greg Fenati Gunnar Nilsson Thomas & Wendy Barney Ashley Fortenberry Lone Bryan Phyllis Sim Phil Clevenger Paula Lochmandy Schyler Drain Hank Jenkins Tristan MacDonald Ben Gipson and Olivia Cao Michael & Marianne Simcic Paul Andrews & Ciel Lawrence Reyna Alishio Ryan Yount Scott Schriefer Heidi Walker Vickie Estep Carly Lochmandy Richard Nyberg Vedaswi Singh Bill & Carol Sweasy Mitch Campbell Stasia Honnold Janet West Vincent Carosella John & Erin Telford Robert Kochik Michael Gundlach Bill & Mary Kay Stoehr Mitsuhiko Iwasaki Lauren Marks Jared Krefski William Pizzi Lori Flint Robert Warren John Butler Blair Johnson Nancy Moore Allen Spigelman Jason Burgess Ken Hebb Robert Winslow Miguel Mejia Brian Bass Natalie Bybee & Matthew Texler Brian Campbell Jennifer Fairlamb Bill & Carol Sweasy Ryan Budnick Michael & Marianne Simcic Brian Jacobson Nathan & Katharine Knarreborg Donald Kettering Jodi Tanner-Perkins Bill & Mary Kay Stoehr Ryan James Brad Lekang Carolyn Campion Paul Andrews & Ciel Lawrence Justin Griffin Joe Baker Carolyn Campion Sheila Gunter Peter & Laney Sachs Chelsey Emanuel Paul Poirot Lone Bryan John Farrell Matt Sherman Shirley Eigenbrot Timothy Metz Justin Nyberg Jon Westphal Chris and Cara Chandler Peter & Kathleen Metcalf Robyn Garrison Stanton Lewin Alexander Henkels Kayla Seaforth Jonathan C. Weeks Cindy Krum Peter & Teresa Bourbonais Carlson Ben Gipson & Olivia Cao Tyler Stableford Anita Rodgers EXTRA Sean LaRoque Joseph Anscher Eric & Susan Wiseman Rebecca Leung Chris & Cara Chandler Wade Fortin Brendan Houghton Whitney Pope Karan Geist Eric Cole Robyn Garrison Gregg & Julie Hosfeldt Zachary Russi David Roberts SPECIAL Alexander Honnold Kate Cronan Fred & Susan Foster Rochelle Comeaux John Graff Brian Bass Kim Crossley Overaa Avery Hoyt Kevin & Jane O’Neill George Haselton Rocky & Laura Henderson Scott Marcus Ryan & Roxanne Gajewski Paul Anderson THANKS TO Bailey Chauner Kurt Frehner Georgina Miranda Elizabeth Kovaciny Peppi Nitta Georgina Miranda Rose Eckhardt David Boersma Larry Roland Kevin Lyons Greg Letts Tony King SKIP YOWELL Gregg & Julie Hosfeldt Steve and Julie Rendle Paul Thompson Lewis Schwartz Jonathan & Laura Kochik Raymond Connor William Boilore Hale Sostock Thy Agustin Matt Doubleday Linda Bain Johnny Jesson T James Bourg Jr Joshua Patrick LEGACY CIRCLE Hoby & Lynn Douglass Vedaswi Singh Anthony Galletti Madoka Myers Tom Maceyka Josh & Jane Schultz Rachel Williams Jeff and Judy Weidman Winnie Kingsbury Alan & Sarah Goldenberg Mariano & Maite Martinez Blake James Hale Sostock Abbigail Lochmandy Jeff Hester Yvonne Rivera Jessica Puggi Mark Ford MEMBERS Andrew LeCuyer Sean Estep Alan & Maria McIntyre John and Erin Telford Daniel Serpico Mark Shope Adam Sher Christopher Ball Andrew & Laurel Rzepka 20 BIG CITY MOUNTAINEERS | ANNUAL REPORT 21

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