Nonprofit · EIN 84-4133618
THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC
Also known as CLIMBING INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $144,398 | $96,169 | $48,229 | $99,304 | $0 | $99,304 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $202,190 | $143,355 | $58,835 | $93,195 | $0 | $93,195 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,396
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $48,291
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $29,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,400
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $295
- Program services (functional)
- $48,291
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,878
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $51,075
- Total assets, end of year
- $99,304
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,304
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $99,304
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2
- Gross receipts
- $144,398
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Pagel | President Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Tyler Algeo | Secretary Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Ludivine Brunissen | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Pagel | President Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Tyler Algeo | Secretary Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Ludivine Brunissen | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4500 19TH ST LOT 251, BOULDER, CO 80304-0658
- In care of
- % SCOTT PAGEL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 2855 Rock Creek Circle Unit 104, Superior CO 80027
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Scott Pagel, 2855 Rock Creek Circle 104, Superior, CO 80027
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Scott Pagel, 1008 Dayton Ave, Dayton KY 41074
- Signed the 990
- Scott Pagel, President
- Phone
- (720) 655-2766
- Website
- climbinginitiative.org
- Return prepared by
- E THOMAS ASSOCIATES
Mission
The Global Climbing Initiative equips climbing communities worldwide with the knowledge and resources to thrive.
Program accomplishments
- Our Gear Distribution Program bolstered the success of 8 climbing organizations in Uganda, Morocco, Cuba, Ethiopia, Kurdistan, Brazil, Venezuela, Malawi, Columbia, the Philippines and the Dominican Republic this year. We distributed 149 pairs of climbing shoes, 52 harnesses, 20 carabiners, 8 quickdraws, 6 belay devices, 4 ropes, and more gathered from outdoor industry brands and individual donors. This equipment supported our global partners in their missions of increasing climbing access for underrepresented populations and preserving climbing environments.Expenses $15,459
- Compensation for programmatic workExpenses $14,800
- Climbing Leadership Fund-Through the Climbing Leadership Fund, we initiate projects hand-in-hand with local climbing communities to make a deep investment in the trajectory of their growth. In 2024, our two Climbing Leadership Fund projects took place in Malawi and the Philippines. In Malawi, local climbing leaders learned skills in climbing tourism development, specifically skills for scouting new crags and routes, as well as climbing videography skills. In the Philippines, 35 local climbing leaders participated in nonprofit development workshops covering topics such as mission and vision, goals and strategy, and building a strong team.Expenses $9,336
- In 2024, GCI's Community Grants Program helped bring the visions of local climbing communities to life. We awarded grants in the following categories: Environmental, Creative, Social Impact, and Economic Development. The grant projects focused on topical areas including bolting education, tourism development, crag rehabilitation, video storytelling, climbing festivals, and community events.Expenses $8,696
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-4133618
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $99,304
- Income (IRS master file)
- $144,398
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $144,398 | $96,169 | $99,304 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $202,190 | $143,355 | $93,195 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Scott Pagel | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-4133618).
Questions about THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC is 84-4133618.
- Is THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC 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 THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Scott Pagel.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE GLOBAL CLIMBING INITIATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $144,398, expenses of $96,169 and total assets of $99,304 at year end.
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