From public IRS filings
FIRST DESCENTS
DENVER, CO · Recreation & Sports
Mission
FIRST DESCENTS PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES TO YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY CANCER AND OTHER SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$4.7M
Total expenses
$4.6M
Total assets
$8.5M
Program expense ratio
71%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds FIRST DESCENTS
$6.7M in foundation grants on record from 105 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.4M | 4 |
| Tap Cancer Out | $500K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $477K | 4 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $458K | 4 |
| Wend Ii | $416K | 2 |
| Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004 | $375K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $341K | 5 |
| Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation | $251K | 2 |
| Michael Gross Family Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer Foundation | $175K | 2 |
Leadership
ADAM SCHUSTER — CHIEF OPERATING OFFI (Principal officer)
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