Protect Our Winters is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Protect Our Winters employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Protect Our Winters is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Protect Our Winters generated $6.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 38.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Protect Our Winters has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $348,303. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POW HELPS PASSIONATE OUTDOOR PEOPLE PROTECT THE PLACES AND LIFESTYLES THEY LOVE FROM CLIMATE CHANGE. WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF ATHLETES, SCIENTISTS, CREATIVES, AND BUSINESS LEADERS ADVANCING NON-PARTISAN POLICIES THAT PROTECT OUR WORLD TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE MOBILIZE A POWERFUL AUDIENCE THAT INCLUDES PASSIONATE YOUNG PEOPLE, WELL-KNOWN ATHLETES, AND BUSINESSES. WE EDUCATE, CONNECT, AND ACTIVATE THEM INTO EFFECTIVE CLIMATE ADVOCATES. POW ORGANIZED CLIMATE-FOCUSED EVENTS FOR THE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY, WORKED WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO INTEGRATE CLIMATE CHANGE TOPICS INTO INDUSTRY EVENTS, AND FOUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY ON CLIMATE.
WE TAUGHT MEMBERS OF OUR ALLIANCE (ATHLETES, CREATIVES, CEOS, AND BRAND STAFF) TO BECOME MEGAPHONES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MESSAGING. WE PREPARED KNOWLEDGEABLE PARTNERS TO HELP GROW OUR BASE AND INSPIRE ACTION ON SPECIFIC ASKS FROM THE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY PERTAINING TO POW'S INITIATIVES. WE TRANSFORMED ATHLETES, INFLUENCERS, AND CEOS INTO EFFECTIVE CLIMATE ADVOCATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mario Molina Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $188,000 |
Torrey Udall Interim Exec | Officer | 40 | $136,500 |
Jeremy Jones President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Erin Sprague Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Daniel Stiles Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Donna Carpenter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
High Camp Llc Events | 12/30/22 | $125,863 |
Deep Communications Public Relation | 12/30/22 | $110,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,406,034 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,406,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$155 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $190,316 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,599,185 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $282,175 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $73,750 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $285,635 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $324,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,170 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,687,071 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $227,405 |
Payroll taxes | $158,149 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $34,493 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $74,918 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $583,303 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,004,167 |
Office expenses | $47,929 |
Information technology | $255,580 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,159 |
Travel | $131,180 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $401,567 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,338 |
Insurance | $8,747 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,972,275 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,629,211 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $104,950 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,915 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $116,159 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,117 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,341 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $113,984 |
Total assets | $6,010,677 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $235,016 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $40,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $31,274 |
Total liabilities | $306,290 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,599,437 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $104,950 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,010,677 |
Over the last fiscal year, Protect Our Winters has awarded $282,175 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ASU PURPOSE: MAPPING OUTREACH | $22,075 |
NOVA UKRAINE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
FULL CIRCLE EXPEDITIONS PURPOSE: ADVENTURE & ADVOCACY | $40,000 |
GRIFFIN POST PURPOSE: ADVENTURE & ADVOCACY | $20,000 |
37 LAINES LLC PURPOSE: ADVENTURE & ADVOCACY | $40,000 |
NATIVES OUTDOORS PURPOSE: ADVENTURE & ADVOCACY | $25,000 |