2019-05-29T09:47:00-07:00 2018-12-31 840773720 THPK PO BOX 773027 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 804773027 990 2018-01-01 841483022 ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS ROCK 9708792135 991 CAPTIAN JACK DR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80487 GRETCHEN VAN DE CARR Executive Direc 2019-05-29 true Allison Kusy P00653531 9708791787 2018 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z X 991 CAPTIAN JACK DR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80487 3075851 false false X www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org X 1999 CO Rocky Mountain Youth Corps will be the leader in NW Colorado to provide diverse opportunities for young people to participate in outdoor based service and education for their growth, respect and responsibility to self, community and environment. We will do this through strong sustainable partnerships with project and funding sponsors and the creation of a youth development center. 14 14 338 177 -3972 -3972 726961 898749 1499683 2073798 6245 -1554 -1957 9756 2230932 2980749 0 0 1480108 1928636 0 82206 625751 813192 2105859 2741828 125073 238921 2655176 2691543 918968 720577 1736208 1970966 Rocky Mountain Youth Corps engages young people in the outdoors, inspiring them to use their strengths and potential to lead healthy, productive lives. We teach responsibility for self, community and environment through teamwork, service and experiential education. false false 2490284 2071548 RMYC ENGAGES THE STRENGTH AND POTENTIAL OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND GROUP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. RMYC STRIVES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTHWEST COLORADO BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGES 11-25 YEARS. RMYC IS AN ACCREDITED CORPS OF THE CORPS NETWORK, THE 21ST CENTURY SERVICE AND CONSERVATION CORPS, AND THE COLORADO YOUTH CORPS ASSOCIATION. RMYC PROGRAMS FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY OUTCOMES: SUCCESSFUL YOUTH AND SUSTAINED ENVIRONMENT. RMYC PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR OVER 500 YOUTH EACH YEAR TO DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL, SELF-SUSTAINING LIFE SKILLS THAT LEAD TO PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. RMYC IS ONE OF A SMALL MINORITY OF CORPS ACROSS THE NATION THAT INCORPORATE AN INTENTIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR EACH AGE GROUP WE SERVE, FOCUSING ON JOB READINESS, RESUME BUILDING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE-SKILLS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, HEALTH CARE, NUTRITION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND CIVIC AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. RMYC IS UNIQUE IN THE WORLD OF SERVICE AND CONSERVATION CORPS IN THAT WE ARE THE ONLY CORPS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO THAT ENGAGES CORPS MEMBERS FOR EXTENDED (10 WEEKS +) 24/7 EXPERIENTIAL WORK AND LIVING OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH DEVELOP STRONG, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY WORKING ON MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT PROTECT HABITATS WHILE MAINTAINING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES THAT COLORADOANS ENJOY. WE PROVIDE UNIQUE PROJECT SERVICES AND TRAINING AROUND HIGHER LEVEL HARD SKILLS SUCH AS CHAINSAW CERTIFICATION, WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING CERTIFICATION, HIGH ALTITUDE SITES (COLORADO FOURTEENERS), INTRICATE ROCK WORK, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND WILDERNESS SPECIALTY WORK SUCH AS CROSS CUT SAW USE. WE PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE WORK FORCE FOR PUBLIC LANDS MAINTENANCE WITH TRAILS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, FIRE FUELS REDUCTION, BEETLE KILL MITIGATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL, AND MORE. ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER OF YOUTH IN NORTHWEST COLORADO. YOUTH CORPS PROGRAMS:SERVICE LEARNING CREW (SLC) IS A YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN CITIZENSHIP, VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT TO ROUTT COUNTY YOUTH AGES 11-13. SLC SESSIONS ARE TWO WEEKS, MONDAY THURSDAY, GENERALLY SEVEN HOUR DAYS, WITH A CAMPING EXPERIENCE ON THE LAST DAY. SLC PROVIDES ENTRY-LEVEL JOB SKILLS WHILE ENHANCING THE RESILIENCY SKILLS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND MEANINGFUL SERVICE PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT. SLC WAS CREATED IN 2010. COMMUNITY YOUTH CREW (CYC) SERVES NORTHWEST COLORADO LOCAL YOUTH AGES 14-15 ON LOCAL PROJECTS. MEMBERS ARE PAID A MODEST WAGE WHILE COMPLETING PRIORITY PROJECTS ON PUBLIC LANDS AND ENGAGING IN THE EDUCATION CURRICULUM. CYC SESSIONS ARE TWO WEEKS, MONDAY FRIDAY, WITH THE FIRST WEEK OPERATING FIVE 8-HOUR DAYS, AND THE SECOND WEEK OPERATING A RESIDENTIAL, 24/7 CAMPING EXPERIENCE. DURING THE SESSION, MEMBERS LIVE IN TENTS AND LEARN BASIC INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WHILE WORKING ON PUBLIC LANDS PROJECTS DURING THE DAY. CYC WAS CREATED IN 1994. REGIONAL YOUTH CREW (RYC) SERVES YOUTH AGES 16-18 FROM THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST COLORADO. MEMBERS LIVE AND WORK 24/7 FOR THE ENTIRE TWO-WEEK SESSION, BECOMING FULLY IMMERSED IN THE EXPERIENTIAL IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM. LIKE THE SLC AND CYC PROGRAMS, MEMBERS WORK FOR PUBLIC LAND MANAGERS ON SERVICE PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC. RYC MEMBERS ARE ALSO PAID A WAGE, AND SOME ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARDS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. RYC WAS CREATED IN 1993. YOUNG ADULT CORPS PROGRAMS:CONSERVATION CORPS (CC) SERVES YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-25 THROUGH CONSERVATION WORK PROJECTS WHICH FOCUS ON: TRAIL CREW, CHAINSAW CREW, HISTORIC PRESERVATION CREW, AND FIRE CREW. CONSERVATION CORPS MEMBERS ARE PAID A WAGE AND EARN AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARDS WHILE COMPLETING PRIORITY PROJECTS ON PUBLIC LANDS AND ENGAGING IN A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE LEARNING EDUCATION PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS LIVE IN GROUPS OF 8-10 FOR 4 TO 28 WEEKS IN THE OUTDOORS, AND WORK BUILDING AND MAINTAINING TRAILS, BRIDGES AND FENCES, FIRE FUELS REDUCTION, HABITAT RESTORATION, WILDFIRE REHABILITATION, AND MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE MITIGATION. CC WAS CREATED IN 1999.OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS:YAMPA VALLEY SCIENCE SCHOOL WAS DEVELOPED IN 2000 AND SERVES ALL ROUTT COUNTY SIXTH GRADERS AND 20-30 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EACH YEAR. STUDENTS ARE IMMERSED IN THIS FIVE-DAY RESIDENTIAL, EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM, CULMINATING WITH A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES CO DEPT. OF EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS IN SCIENCE, AS WELL AS SOCIAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, LEADERSHIP, HEALTHY NUTRITION, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. JUNIOR LEADERS (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) ENGAGE AS MENTORS AND FACILITATORS OF THE CURRICULUM WHICH FOCUSES ON SCIENCE BUT INCORPORATES OTHER ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES SUCH AS MATH, WRITING, HISTORY AND ART. THE RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE PROMOTES SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. RMYC UTILIZES THE CONNECTION OF YOUTH TO THE OUTDOORS TO ATTAIN SELF-DEVELOPMENT ASSETS THEY NEED AT THIS TRANSITIONAL TIME, WHILE IGNITING AN EXCITEMENT FOR LEARNING. YVSS WAS CREATED IN 2000. 2018 PROGRAM OUTCOMES:YOUTH CORPS AND CONSERVATION CORPS PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED INCREASES IN PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. YOUTH CORPS AND CONSERVATION CORPS PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT DECREASES IN THEIR PREVIOUS 30-DAY USE OF ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA. YOUTH CORPS AND CONSERVATION CORPS PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED INCREASES IN JOB-RELATED SKILLS. YOUTH CORPS AND CONSERVATION CORPS PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT INCREASED DESIRES TO ENGAGE IN CIVIC SERVICE IN THEIR FUTURE. YOUTH CORPS AND CONSERVATION CORPS PARTICIPANTS REPORTED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS AND EFFICACY.SIXTH GRADE YAMPA VALLEY SCIENCE SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED AN INCREASE IN EDUCATION UNDERSTANDING OF 60% BASED ON PRE-POST EDUCATION TEST RESULTS.95% OF SIXTH-GRADE YVSS PARTICIPANTS REPORTED THAT ATTENDING YVSS MADE THEM EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE. 2490284 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 338 true true true false false false false false true 1 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X CHRISSY LYNCH 9708792135 991 CAPTIAN JACK DR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80487 DEB PROPER President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAIGE BAKER Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GREG HENION Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAUL SACHS Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARGI BRIGGS-CASSON Past President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AVROM FEINBERG Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN PETERSEN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM ALSPACH Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK MAYER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DARCY OWENS-TRASK Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRI SWEERS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY NORTHCUTT Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT WITHER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HEIDI BARBEE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GRETCHEN VAN DE CARR Executive Direc 40.00 0.00 X 106850 0 0 106850 1 false false false 0 14302 526635 357812 26081 898749 FEES FOR SERVICES 2073798 2073798 2073798 1347 1347 0 0 6900 13728 10872 -3972 13728 9756 -3972 13728 64252 1650 64903 3900 -651 -2250 -2901 -2250 -651 15427 14302 15427 0 0 0 0 2980749 2071548 -3972 14424 0 0 0 0 106850 37398 42740 26712 0 1671041 1606443 40101 24497 11750 10827 546 377 138995 128515 6477 4003 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22900 22483 317 100 0 0 20063 16743 2000 1320 28370 27635 443 292 0 60252 58623 981 648 125923 117695 6984 1244 VEHICLE EXPENSE 139849 139803 28 18 FOOD SERVICE 99506 99506 FIELD OPERATIONS 55472 55472 SUPPLIES 47924 38365 9559 212933 130776 59162 22995 2741828 2490284 169338 82206 499896 558028 26514 30213 0 60163 93396 0 0 0 0 0 2362511 384058 2034591 1978453 0 0 0 0 34012 31453 2655176 2691543 18454 16694 899964 703883 550 918968 720577 X 1436208 1970966 300000 1736208 1970966 2655176 2691543 238921 -4163 X false true X true false X 458666 489197 1578445 726961 898749 4152018 0 0 458666 489197 1578445 726961 898749 4152018 191481 3960537 86 603 660 6245 1347 8941 0 0 4160959 0.95180 0.93720 X 330000 330000 1332586 139862 1192724 424198 31684 392514 269338 209017 60321 6389 3495 2894 1978453 2987458 -4163 10872 6709 2980749 2980749 2752700 10872 10872 2741828 2741828 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 RENTAL EXPENSES $10872 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S RENTAL EXPENSES $10872 false SPECIAL EVENT - MOONSHINE 29729 14302 15427 15427 29729 14302 15427 15427 15427 X 1 26081 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process ONCE RMYC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE 990 REPORT, SHE REVIEWS IT THOROUGHLY. SHE THEN PROVIDES THE RETURN TO THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE RETURN, MAKES COMMENTS, POSES CONCERNS, AND RECOMMENDS ANY REVISIONS BACK TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IF REVISIONS ARE RECOMMENDED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WORKS WITH THE 990 REPORT CREATORS TO ADJUST THE REPORT AS NECESSARY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Officers and directors are required to disclose conflicts of interest as they arise. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE RECOMMENDED SALARY INCREASES AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES ARE BASED ON THREE FACTORS:1.THE COST OF LIVING;2.RMYCS CURRENT FINANCIAL STANDING;3.PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF STAFF MEMBERS.SALARY SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE, NATURE AND GEOGRAPHY ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. THE RELEVANT SALARIES ARE GENERALLY DERIVED FROM THE COLORADO NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION ORAGNIZATIONS SALARY SURVEY RESULTS, AND THE CORPS NETWORK SALARY SURVEY RESULTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Annual Report, Financial Audit Report, and annual 990 are posted on the RMYC website. All other documents are available upon request.