Onward A Legacy Foundation is located in Cortez, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Onward A Legacy Foundation employed 182 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Onward A Legacy Foundation 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, Onward A Legacy Foundation generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.8% per year over the past 8 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 2014, Onward A Legacy Foundation has awarded 113 individual grants totaling $2,042,265. 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
ONWARD! IS A TAX-EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ORGANIZED FOR PUBLIC CHARITY PURPOSES. ONWARD!'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE BASE THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE FOUR CORNERS' COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADMINISTRATION OF 35 FISCAL FUNDS. THE LARGEST FUNDS ARE RELATED TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY YOUTH, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CANYON LANDS PRESERVATION/EDUCATION AND ORCHARD RESTORATION.
ADMINISTRATION OF 6 DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS WHICH MADE GRANTS TO 17 NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS.
ADMINISTRATION OF 20 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WHICH PAID SCHOLARSHIPS TO 89 INDIVIDUALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles R Forth Jr Executive Director | 18 | $33,300 | |
David Coit Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mb Mcafee Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Samulski Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pete Montano President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Herrick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $6,500 |
Membership dues | $21,545 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,022,473 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,195,619 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,246,137 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $161,927 |
Investment income | $132,947 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $58,606 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,149 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,597,468 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $296,509 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $67,720 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,300 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $964,192 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,281 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $90,443 |
Fees for services: Management | $132,947 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,499 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $24,264 |
Information technology | $7,123 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,991 |
Travel | $77,044 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,520 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,314 |
Insurance | $16,143 |
All other expenses | $16,510 |
Total functional expenses | $2,572,635 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $899,475 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $72,071 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $281,741 |
Accounts receivable, net | $55,460 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $41,206 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,216 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,052,641 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,192,083 |
Investments—other securities | $81,484 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,000 |
Total assets | $5,693,377 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,122 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $481,974 |
Total liabilities | $591,096 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $287,254 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,815,027 |
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 | $5,693,377 |
Over the last fiscal year, Onward A Legacy Foundation has awarded $284,509 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CORTEZ ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: General operations | $10,000 |
BRIDGE EMERGENCY SHLTR PURPOSE: SUPPORT EMERGENCY SHELTER | $16,000 |
GRANTS 5000 AND UNDER PURPOSE: General operations and projects | $220,098 |
MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: General Operations | $10,000 |
THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER PURPOSE: General operations | $28,411 |