2013-11-15T08:04:54-08:00 2012-12-31 THPK PO BOX 773027 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 804773027 990 2012-01-01 841483022 ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS ROCK 9708792135 PO BOX 775504 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80477 GRETCHEN VAN DE CARR 2013-11-15 true Allison A Kusy P00653531 9708791787 2012 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z 1486306 false false X www.rockymountainyouthcorp.org X 1999 CO Rocky Mountain Youth Corps will be the leader in NW Colorado to provide diverse opportunities for youth to participate in outdoor based service and education for their growth, respect and responsibility to community and environment. We will do this through strong sustainable partnerships with project and funding sponsors and the creation of a youth development center. 11 11 174 105 -1139 -1139 395058 374630 828533 1099155 2743 8 -4308 -1139 1222026 1472654 0 0 780281 1038588 0 32155 436674 459773 1216955 1498361 5071 -25707 1121254 1102814 812143 816553 309111 286261 Rocky Mountain Youth Corps inspires youth to lead healthy, productive lives by achieving their strengths and potential through a unique connection to the outdoors. We teach responsibility for self, community and environment through teamwork, service and experiential education. false false 1287321 1099155 RMYC helps youth to develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom, the home, the workforce and everyday life through meaningful work, service to the community, and educational opportunities. Our programs harness the magic that happens internally to a young person when they are immersed into the outdoors for significant periods of time. Our organizational goals are 1) Provide opportunities for youth to personally connect to the outdoors; 2) Provide life skills training through a healthy lifestyles model; 3) Offer opportunities for academic success in youth/young adults; 4) Provide enhanced employment opportunities through job skills development; 5) Engage young adults in meaningful conservation projects; 6) Forge partnerships with land management agencies, local community services, and non-profit organizations; 7) Promote a sense of belonging to communities and environments; 8) Employ a diverse mix of ethnic, economic, and social backgrounds to reflect our service community; and 9) Promote civic and social responsibility.RMYC currently operates three programs: Conservation Corps, Yampa Valley Science School, and Service Learning Corps.Conservation Corps: In 2012, we served 188 youth/young adults ages 14-25 in a job-training and lifeskills development position. Participants live in groups of 8-10 for 2-28 weeks in the outdoors, completing priority conservation projects while engaging in a comprehensive education program. The curriculum includes job readiness, career development, leadership skills, lifeskills training, physical fitness, health care, nutrition, environmental education, and civic and social responsibility. In addition to all members earning a wage and learning excellent job skills, over 70 members also earned higher education AmeriCorps awards. One highlight of our 2012 CC program include the implementation of a Veterans Crew program, providing military veterans up to age 35 to gain skills and certification in the fire management field.Measurable Outcome from CC Program:Almost all of the corps members (92.9%) agreed or strongly agreed that their experience in the youth corps helped them consider future career options. Most corps members (96.1%) also agreed or strongly agreed that their experience provided them with valuable tools for obtaining future employment. Corps members surveyed demonstrated significant increases in self-esteem.Corps members surveyed demonstrated increases in social confidence and problem-solving skills.Corps members surveyed demonstrated significant decreases in their previous 30-day use of alcohol and marijuana. Additionally, youth under age 18 demonstrated significant increases in their perceptions of the health risks of cigarette use, regular and heavy alcohol use, and occasional and regular marijuana use.Yampa Valley Science School: Developed in 2000, YVSS serves all Routt County sixth grade students (about 250) and 50 high school students each year. Sixth grade students are immersed in this five-day residential, educational curriculum, culminating with a day-long community service project. Junior leaders (high school students) engage as mentors and facilitators of the education component which focuses on science but incorporates other academic disciplines such as math, writing, history and art. The residential experience provides for social and civic responsibility, adult mentorship, healthy nutrition and physical fitness, and other important social development aspects catered to that age group. RMYC is utilizing the connection of youth to the outdoors to attain the self-development assets they so greatly need at this transitional time. Students gain excitement for education and civic duty. Recent highlights include an upgraded curriculum with field trips on three of the five days, and paid environmental science specialists that work collaboratively with school teachers.Measurable Outcomes from the YVSS Program:Sixth grade participants demonstrated an increase in education understanding of 39% based on the pre-post education test results.100% of high school Junior Leaders felt that science school helped them to gain leadership skills.Service Learning Corps (formerly Institute): In response to the prioritization of necessary youth services as identified by the Routt County Youth Services Coalition, RMYC implemented this community service program for youth entering grades 6-9 in the summer of 2010. Mission: The Service Learning Corps enhances the sense of belonging and connectedness of youth to their communities through education and meaningful service projects for public benefit throughout Routt County. The program provides education about citizenship, volunteerism, and self-development. Youth participants complete service projects that benefit nonprofits and the general public in a crew-based format. In 2012, SLC served 42 youth in four sessions. We are currently full, with wait lists for all 5 crews. This YVCF grant would support the 2014 summer program, to continue to serve 50 youth. The program allows youth to engage in meaningful yet fun activities during the summer, at no cost to the parents a crucial element during these difficult financial times. The program continues through the school year on a limited basis, collaborating with organizations and schools to provide meaningful service experiences. Recent highlights include a collaboration with the Yampa Valley Autism Programs greenhouse project, and collaboration with the Community Youth Corps on projects and recreation activities.Measurable Outcomes from SLC Program:Over 85% of participants felt their SLC experience helped them to increase self-esteem, set goals for themselves, take responsibility for their own actions, and feel a greater sense of community value.RMYC has also taken the lead in creating a coalition of youth serving organizations and advocates in Routt County known as the Routt County Youth Services Coalition (YSC). Mission: Routt County Youth Services Coalition is a network of youth advocates and service providers committed to enhancing the quality of life for youth and young adults in our communities. Ultimately, the coalition strives to provide a comprehensive, single-point of contact for youth and families in Routt County, and has made significant progress on the needs assessment and feasibility of a centralized Youth Services Center. 1287321 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 false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 174 true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true true false X KARIN KOOP 9708792135 PO BOX 775504 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80477 DEB PROPER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RON FAMIGLIETTI 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JON FEIGES 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SALLY CLAUSEN 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL SACHS 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY ANN DUFFEY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KENT FOSTER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MELROSE KUUSINEN 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LYNDA STAHL 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GREG HENION 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHY WIEDEMER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GRETCHEN CAN DE CARR 40.00 0.00 X 80792 0 0 80792 0 false false false 0 12066 257609 104955 374630 FEES FOR SERVICES 1099155 1099155 1099155 8 8 0 0 6600 7739 -1139 -1139 -1139 0 5913 12066 5913 0 0 0 0 1472654 1099155 -1139 8 0 0 0 0 80792 16158 44436 20198 0 802027 727054 67488 7485 5933 4995 752 186 63765 54612 7566 1587 86071 72460 10912 2699 0 0 5931 5931 0 0 0 1800 1800 2725 1235 1490 6323 3500 2823 0 0 15063 15063 0 0 10037 5000 5037 25206 25206 0 32934 32934 65012 65012 SUPPLIES 34066 34066 TRANSPORTATION 35812 35812 FOOD SERVICE 37892 37892 VEHICLE EXPENSE 64368 64368 122604 117160 5444 1498361 1287321 178885 32155 161904 41585 4316 8016 0 77357 170310 0 0 0 0 0 1098560 238347 857525 860213 0 0 0 0 20152 22690 1121254 1102814 56498 43473 755645 773080 812143 816553 X 309111 286261 309111 286261 1121254 1102814 -25707 2857 X false true X true false X 360014 482149 497592 395058 374630 2109443 0 0 360014 482149 497592 395058 374630 2109443 91396 2018047 921 2000 6 2743 8 5678 0 0 2115121 0.95410 0.95150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4860 4860 736815 32064 704751 73327 2444 70883 281649 202104 79545 1909 1735 174 860213 1482775 2857 538 -6926 -3531 1486306 -13652 -13652 1472654 1505625 538 13652 14190 1491435 6926 6926 1498361 Part XII, Line 4b Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S EXPENSES POSTED IN INCOME $6926 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE $5913 RENT EXPENSES $7739 false SPECIAL EVENT - MOONSHINE 17979 12066 5913 5913 17979 12066 5913 5913 5913 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon Request Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a 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.RMYC's 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 average salaries are generally derived from the Colorado Association of Non-Profit Organizations Salary Survey results, and The Corps Network Salary Survey Results. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c 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 11b 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. 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.