High Country News

Organization Overview

High Country News is located in Paonia, CO. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, High Country News employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Country News 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 09/2021, High Country News generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INFORM AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE WEST'S DIVERSE NATURAL AND HUMAN COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PUBLICATION OF HIGH COUNTRY NEWS, A MAGAZINE AND WEBSITE COVERING THE WEST'S SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECOLOGICAL ISSUES. HIGH COUNTRY NEWS COVERS 12 WESTERN STATES, REACHING 36,000+ SUBSCRIBERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Hanscom
Executive Director
$134,523
Paul Larmer
Senior Development Officer
$132,393
John Belkin
President
$0
Estee Rivera Murdock
Vice President
$0
Seth Cothrun
Treasurer
$0
Laura Helmuth
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,792
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,195,348
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $126,573
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,208,140
Total Program Service Revenue$856,711
Investment income $4,941
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $130,498
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,357,816

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that High Country News has recieved totaling $71,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$50,000
Dennis A Otoole Family Foundation

Portsmouth, NH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$11,000
Turnip Top Foundation

Santa Fe, NM

PURPOSE: SUPPORT 501C3 ORGANIZATION

$5,000
Washakie Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FUNDS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG JOURNALISTS TO LEARN THE CRAFT

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$139,695
Net Contributions$62,912
Ending Balance$202,607

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