Program areas at Blackpackers
Snow sports excursions - through a partnership with arapahoe basin ski area, Blackpackers hosted multiple ski days, bringing participants together for skiing lessons and fellowship.
Multiple camping and backpacking events. Connecting bipoc individuals and families with public lands is a primary goal of Blackpackers. Executive director, patricia cameron also participated in mountaineering training, increasing the safety and opportunities for participants.
Blackpackers hosted a gear locker, making outdoor equipment available to area residents.
Who funds Blackpackers
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| The Colorado Health Foundation | 2023-12 | Maintain Healthy Bodies; Strengthen Community Health; Matching Contribution To Support the Organization And/or Specific Programs As Identified By the Employee Or Board Member | $1,120,540 |
| Robert R Nathan Philanthropic Fund | 2023-12 | Create Economic Equity in Outdoor Education. Blackpackers Provides Free Or Subsidized Outdoor Experiences To Underrepresented and Economically Vulnerable Populations, As Well As Access To Outdoor Equipment, Outdoor Education and Skill Development To Remove Other Potential Barriers To Outdoor Recreation. Specific Activities Include: Camping Overnights for All Ages With Provided Gear, Food, and Transportation, If Needed; Gear Rentals/loans for Those Who Are Economically Vulnerable; Free Classes for Wilderness and Outdoor Recreation Skills; Access To Mentors in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation, and Sustainability for Future Employment Pipelines; Connecting Younger Participants From School Districts With Resources To Pursue Outdoor and Environmental Careers in Post-Secondary Education; Work With School Districts To Provide Outdoor Recreation Opportunities To Low-Income Families. | $90,239 |
| Give Pikes Peak | 2024-03 | General Operating Support | $16,681 |
| ...and 6 more grants received |
Personnel at Blackpackers
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Patricia Cameron | Executive Director | $85,894 | 2025-02-17 |
Financials for Blackpackers
| Revenues | FYE 03/2024 | FYE 03/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $400,735 | $404,514 | -0.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,552 | $289 | 783% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-5,642 | $-11,587 | 51.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $153 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $397,798 | $393,216 | 1.2% |
Organizations like Blackpackers
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Colorado Discover Ability | 501(c)(3) | Grand Junction, CO | $302,493 |
| Adaptive Sports Northwest | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $445,429 |
| Muskegon Sports Council | 501(c)(3) | N Muskegon, MI | $741,543 |
| Merrick County Health and Fitness Center | 501(c)(3) | Central City, NE | $369,028 |
| Swarthmore Recreation Association | 501(c)(3) | Swarthmore, PA | $566,295 |
| Dirt Concern - Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association | 501(c)(3) | Bozeman, MT | $184,663 |
| Bart J Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center | 501(c)(3) | Manchester Center, VT | $160,614 |
| Central California Adaptive Sports Center | 501(c)(3) | Shaver Lake, CA | $316,214 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | 501(c)(3) | Snowbird, UT | $1,596,489 |
| Dream Adaptive Recreation | 501(c)(3) | Whitefish, MT | $1,062,774 |
Data update history
April 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 27, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $41,883 from Give Campaign Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 339 E Pikes Peak Ave
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Metro area
- Colorado Springs, CO
- County
- El Paso County, CO
- Website URL
- blackpackers.org/Â
- Phone
- (719) 203-1166
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-3623825
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2019
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N30: Physical Fitness and Community Recreational Facilities
- NAICS code, primary
- 713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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