ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS

EIN 84-1483022 · Youth Development N.E.C. (O99)

What they do

RMYC ENGAGES and CHALLENGES YOUNG PEOPLE to MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEMSELVES and THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES and EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. RMYC STRIVES to MEET THE NEEDS of THE COMMUNITIES of NORTHWEST COLORADO BY OFFERING A VARIETY of PROGRAMS and SERVICES for YOUTH AGES 11-30. RMYC is AN ACCREDITED CORPS of THE CORPS NETWORK, THE 21ST CENTURY SERVICE and CONSERVATION CORPS, and THE COLORADO YOUTH CORPS ASSOCIATION. RMYC PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES for OVER 700 YOUTH and YOUNG ADULTS EACH YEAR to DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL, 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 WORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, and LIFE-SKILLS, PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, and CIVIC and SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $84.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

85.73%of revenue went to mission work84.5% of expenses · Program services

2.30%of revenue went to fundraising2.3% of expenses

$101.51spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

13.48%of revenue went to management and office costs13.3% of expenses

$1.27in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

62.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $79,422 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $163,490 for CHRISTINA LYNCH (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$5,246,032

Mission workProgram services$4,497,60485.73% of revenue84.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$707,33613.48% of revenue13.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$120,5142.30% of revenue2.3% of expenses

Total expenses$5,325,454101.51% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 84.5% mission · 13.3% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.51% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 84.6% mission · 13.1% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.49% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 83.9% mission · 13.8% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 77.00% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 83.3% mission · 14.5% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.71% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 85.1% mission · 12.7% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.21% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 87.8% mission · 8.9% management · 3.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.39% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 92.0% mission · 5.9% management · 2.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.41% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 90.8% mission · 6.2% management · 3.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.98% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$5,246,032

Expenses$5,325,454

Annual shortfall $79,422 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$4,497,604 · 84.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$707,336 · 13.3% of expenses

Fundraising$120,514 · 2.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$5,246,032

Expenses$5,325,454

Assets$6,744,052

Income$7,574,081

Contributions$3,290,516

Mission work (program services)$4,497,604

Fundraising$120,514

Grants given$119,876

Average grant$29,969

Management and general$707,336

Executive compensation (total)$127,236

Accounting fees$70,382

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CHRISTINA LYNCHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $163,490Base $145,191 · Other $18,299

RYAN BANKSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $156,180Base $149,493 · Other $6,687

MARK WERTHEIMERCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $131,967Base $114,227 · Other $17,740

JENNA GANNONCHIEF OF SATFF · 40 hrs/week $118,041Base $102,698 · Other $15,343

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

CHRISTINA LYNCHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

RYAN BANKSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MARK WERTHEIMERCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

JENNA GANNONCHIEF OF SATFF

ADAM ALSPACHDIRECTOR

AVROM FEINBERGDIRECTOR

FRANK MAYERPAST-PRESIDENT

JENNY CAREYPRESIDENT

LORETTA MCELLHINEYDIRECTOR

LUCAS MOUTTETVICE-PRESIDENT

MARGI BRIGGS-CASSONDIRECTOR

PAIGE BAKERDIRECTOR

PAUL SACHSSECRETARY

SCOTT WITHERDIRECTOR

TIM REDMONDDIRECTOR

WALTER FRANKTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1999
Location: 991 CAPTAIN JACK DR, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487
County: Routt
In care of: RYAN BANKS
Primary officer: RYAN BANKS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(970) 879-2315 Officer phone(970) 879-2135

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: WATSON COON RYAN LLC
NTEE classification: Youth Development N.E.C. (O99)
IRS tax category: Youth Development N.E.C.
Grant-giving organization: Yes