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First Descents

Public charity
DBA: % ADAM SCHUSTER
Other · DENVER, CO · EIN 81-0539964

About

First descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.

In care of ADAM Schuster

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
63
Volunteers

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$4.7M
Expenses
$4.0M
Assets
$9.2M
Liabilities
$407K

Financial history

$4.7M$2.3M$0
16171819202122
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2022: $4.7M · Avg: $3.8M
FIRST DESCENTS
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Address

621 Kalamath ST STE 175
Denver, CO, 80204-446

Governance

Voting board members16
Independent members15
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersNo
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