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ROADRUNNER PROSPECTORS CLUB INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860452068 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · roadrunnergold.com
revenue
$232K
expenses
$215K
net assets
$415K
employees
0
mission · from form 990

THE CLUB HAS OVER 1234 MEMBERS OF WHICH ABOUT 175 ARE ACTIVE. MONTHLY MEETINGS DISCUSS SEARCHING FOR MINERALS, USE OF EQUIPMENT AND LAND RESTORATION, SAFETY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND GOLD PANNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the science and art of gold prospecting and placer mining for its members. The club acquires and manages mining claims for exclusive member use, promotes responsible land stewardship, and operates under a structured governance model with elected officers and directors. Based in Arizona, it serves individual prospectors and their families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    THE CLUB PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GUEST SPEAKERS TO KEEP OUR MEMBERS INFORMED AND HELP THEM FEEL AT HOME IN THE DESERT AREAS TO PURSUE THEIR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Board Governance and Committees
Elected Board of Directors manages club operations, enforces rules, approves expenditures, and oversees action committees; board members serve on committees and are held to attendance and conduct standards
Claim Access Program
Provides members exclusive access to RRPC-managed mining claims for prospecting and placer mining, subject to 14-day use limits within any 30-day period and compliance with federal and state regulations
New Member Orientation
Encourages new members to attend an orientation meeting within their first year to learn about club bylaws, rules, regulations, and responsible prospecting practices
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Organized Member Prospecting Access 7 activities
    • Acquisition and Maintenance of Mining Claims
      Acquires and maintains over 280 active gold claims on more than 5600 acres for members to use for prospecting and placer mining, including paying over $55,000 annually in claims maintenance fees to the Bureau of Land Management.
    • Acquisition and Maintenance of Mining Claims
      Acquires and maintains over 280 active gold claims on more than 5600 acres for members to use for prospecting and placer mining, including paying over $55,000 annually in claims maintenance fees to the Bureau of Land Management.
    • Member Access and Information for Claims
      Provides members with access to claim maps, identification badges, and a members-only website, and negotiates and supplies all required permits and plans of operations for prospecting on club claims.
    • Member Access and Information for Claims
      Provides members with access to claim maps, identification badges, and a members-only website, and negotiates and supplies all required permits and plans of operations for prospecting on club claims.
    • Member Access and Support for Prospecting
      Provides members with access to claim maps, negotiates and supplies required permits and plans of operations, and maintains a "Gold Busters" list to connect members seeking prospecting partners.
    • Provision of member resources and communication tools
      Provides members with access to updated claim maps, a members-only website, identification badges, bylaws, operations plans, a monthly newsletter ("The Bird Tailings"), and a "Gold Busters" list to connect prospecting partners.
    • Provision of operational permits and regulatory support for prospecting
      Negotiates and supplies all required permits, plans of operations, dredge permits, and claim maps to enable legal and safe prospecting on club-managed claims.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 3 activities
    • Community and Social Events
      Hosts social events for members and their families, such as an annual family picnic, holiday party, and a fall metal detector coin hunt.
    • Community and Social Events
      Hosts social events for members and their families, such as an annual family picnic, holiday party, and a fall metal detector coin hunt.
    • Organizing Prospecting and Social Events
      Organizes various outings, including "Backhoe Digs," night digs, and reclamation events, as well as social gatherings like an annual family picnic, holiday party, and fall metal detector coin hunt.
  • Regular Member Lodge Meetings 2 activities
    • Office Operations and Public Meetings
      Operates an office open to the public every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and holds general meetings open to the public on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.
    • Public Office Hours and Meetings
      Operates an office open to the public every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and holds general meetings open to the public on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.
  • Financial Oversight & Compliance Management 1 activity
    • Cost-saving financial and administrative management
      Conducts cost-saving measures including negotiating reduced postage and credit card fees, bidding out insurance and office expenses, and conducting annual CPA-reviewed financial reviews.
  • Organized Community Litter Cleanups 1 activity
    • Reclamation Events
      Organizes several reclamation events throughout the year.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • Commitment to property acquisition and organizational investment
      Commits organizational funds to the purchase and maintenance of property and infrastructure that benefits the club and its members.
    • Educational Programs and Member Orientation
      Hosts regular educational programs, guest speakers, and new member orientations at monthly meetings to inform and train prospectors.
    • Educational Programs and Member Support
      Conducts regular educational programs, hosts guest speakers, and provides new member orientations at monthly meetings to inform and train prospectors. The organization also maintains a "Gold Busters" list to connect members seeking prospecting partners and publishes a monthly newsletter.
    • Hosting of annual social and family events
      Organizes annual family-oriented events including a family picnic, holiday party, and a fall metal detector coin hunt for all ages.
    • Hosting of public and member meetings with educational programming
      Holds monthly general meetings open to the public featuring guest speakers and educational programs, along with new member orientations and regular financial reviews made available to members.
    • Member Communication and Networking
      Publishes a monthly newsletter, "The Bird Tailings," with club information and maintains a "Gold Busters" list to connect members seeking prospecting partners.
    • Member Education and Orientation
      Provides new members with rules, regulations, bylaws, and operational plans, and hosts regular educational programs, guest speakers, and new member orientations at monthly meetings to inform and train prospectors.
    • Operation of public-facing club office
      Operates a club office open to the public every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for inquiries and member services.
    • Organization of prospecting events and member outings
      Hosts regular member events including backhoe digs, night digs, weekend outings following monthly meetings, and reclamation events to promote active prospecting and community engagement.
    • Organizing Prospecting Outings and Events
      Organizes various prospecting outings and events for members, including "Backhoe Digs," night digs, and general outings following monthly meetings, which guests are also welcome to attend.
    • Organizing Prospecting Outings and Events
      Organizes various prospecting outings and events for members, including "Backhoe Digs," night digs, and general outings following monthly meetings, which guests are also welcome to attend.
    • Public Engagement and Information Dissemination
      Operates a public office weekly, holds monthly general meetings open to the public, and publishes a monthly newsletter, "The Bird Tailings," with club information.
    • Reclamation Events
      Organizes several reclamation events throughout the year.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$232K
Contributions & grants$232K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$215K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$415K
Cash$180K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$415K
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • JEFFERY ROMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL MACH — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAMELA HASEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • A&B Prospecting Partner — Ryan Deshon, owner of A&B Prospecting, recommends customers to the club and provides advice to prospectors.
  • Arizona American Italian Club Partner — Hosts general meetings at their location.
  • Arizona American Italian Club Partner — Hosts the club's general meetings.
  • BLM Government — Deals with the Bureau of Land Management to keep claims in order.
  • Bureau of Land Management Government — Consulted for camping limits and permits organized club digs with an approved Notice of Intent (NOI).
  • Bureau of Land Management Government — Follows BLM guidelines for reclamation fines and adjusts Federal Mining Charge based on BLM fees.
  • Bureau of Land Management Government — Pays claims maintenance fees to the Bureau of Land Management.
  • Prescott National Forest Government — Deals with the Prescott National Forest to keep claims in order.
  • Prescott National Forest Government — Dredge size is limited on claims located within this forest.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Government — Complies with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Government — Members must abide by Section 404 (Clean Water Act) regulations.