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THE MOUNTAIN CLUB

MESA, AZ · EIN 860040446 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · arizonamountaineeringclub.net
revenue
$259K
expenses
$264K
net assets
$150K
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE OVERALL AESTHETICS OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Mountaineering Club is an all-volunteer organization that provides outdoor rock climbing education and training. It offers various climbing schools, including basic outdoor rock climbing, anchor building, and lead climbing, to its members. The club also organizes social events and advocates for land access related to mountaineering.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Anchors School
A course for AMC Outdoor Rock Climbing grads to learn how to safely and efficiently build trad and sport anchors for all aspects of climbing.
Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School
Training for new climbers, gym climbers transitioning to outdoor rock, or those wanting to fill knowledge gaps, covering best practices and self-rescue basics over 4 evenings and 3 all-day weekend sessions.
Land Advocacy
Efforts to protect and maintain the overall aesthetics of the community and ensure access for recreational activities.
Lead School
An advanced climbing class addressing all aspects of lead climbing with a strong emphasis on multi-pitch trad climbing, including gear, dynamics of lead falls, gear placement, rope management, and anchors.
Mountaineering
Provides opportunities for members to network with experienced alpine climbers and access professional training in rock and ice environments through partnerships with guide services.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Climber Safety & Skills Education 7 activities
    • Advanced climbing instruction: Anchors course
      Provides an "Anchors" course for graduates of its basic climbing school, focusing on the safe and efficient construction of trad and sport climbing anchors.
    • Advanced climbing instruction: Lead climbing class
      Offers an advanced "Lead" climbing class with emphasis on multi-pitch trad climbing, covering technical skills such as gear placement, rope management, lead fall dynamics, and mental/physical aspects of leading.
    • Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing instruction
      Offers a structured "Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing" school for beginners and transitioning climbers, consisting of 4 evening sessions and 3 all-day weekend outings that cover best practices, safety, and self-rescue techniques.
    • Deliver outdoor rock climbing education programs
      Has taught outdoor rock climbing for nearly 60 years through structured educational programs, including a "Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing" school covering best practices and self-rescue, an "Anchors" course for intermediate climbers, and an advanced "Lead" climbing class focused on multi-pitch trad climbing techniques, gear, and mental preparedness.
    • Longstanding outdoor rock climbing education
      Has been teaching outdoor rock climbing for nearly 60 years, establishing a sustained commitment to climbing education and safety.
    • Outdoor Rock Climbing Instruction
      Provides comprehensive outdoor rock climbing instruction, including a "Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing" school for new and transitioning climbers, an "Anchors" course for building trad and sport anchors, and an advanced "Lead" climbing class with a focus on multi-pitch trad climbing.
    • Outdoor Rock Climbing Instruction
      Provides comprehensive outdoor rock climbing instruction, including a "Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing" school covering best practices and self-rescue, an "Anchors" course for building trad and sport anchors, and an advanced "Lead" climbing class with a focus on multi-pitch trad climbing.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 5 activities
    • Facilitate member networking and alpine skill sharing
      Provides opportunities for members to network, share alpine skills and experience, and participate in social climbing events such as gym climbing gatherings, including scheduled events like one at Alta Scottsdale on April 22nd, 2026.
    • Member Engagement and Networking
      Hosts member meetings to engage participants in organizational activities, facilitate networking, and allow members to share alpine skills and experiences. This includes social gym climbing events.
    • Member Engagement and Networking
      Hosts member meetings to engage participants in organizational activities, provides opportunities for members to network and share alpine skills, and organizes social gym climbing events.
    • Member networking and alpine skills sharing
      Provides structured opportunities for members to connect, network, and share alpine climbing skills and experiences, enhancing peer-to-peer learning and community building.
    • Social gym climbing events
      Hosts social climbing events at indoor gyms, such as a scheduled event at Alta Scottsdale on April 22nd, 2026, to promote community engagement and accessible climbing participation.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 4 activities
    • Conduct board and member meetings for governance and engagement
      Regularly holds board meetings to manage organizational operations and governance, and conducts member meetings to engage participants in organizational activities and foster community involvement.
    • Organizational Governance
      Conducts board meetings to manage organizational operations and governance.
    • Organizational Governance
      Conducts board meetings to manage organizational operations and governance.
    • Organizational governance through board meetings
      Conducts regular board meetings to manage organizational operations and governance. These meetings are a consistent part of the organization's internal management structure.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Member engagement through meetings and events
      Holds member meetings and events to engage participants in organizational activities and foster community involvement in operations and programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$259K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$259K100%
Investment income$2030%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$264K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$271K
Cash$265K
Investments$0
Liabilities$121K
Net assets$150K
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 8
  • CHRISTINE WIRTHWEIN — DIRECTOR
  • DIANE FULWILER — DIRECTOR
  • FRED WITTE — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGE WEYERS — DIRECTOR
  • JIM POORE — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BUTLER — DIRECTOR
  • NELDA FETTERS — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT VERRI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • MemberClicks Government — Powered by MemberClicks platform for website and member management.