Four Corners Office For Resource Efficiency, operating under the name 4core, is located in Durango, CO. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, 4core employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 4core 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, 4core generated $198.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $229.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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4CORE SERVES SOUTHWEST COLORADO BY PROMOTING RESOURCE CONSERVATION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND FOSTER A HEALTHY SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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4CORES (FOUR CORNERS OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY) KEY ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON INNOVATED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT BENEFITS INCLUDING HEALTHIER HOMES AND BUSINESSES, ENERGY AND WATER CONSERVATION TOOLS AND EDUCATION, AND A PATH TO REDUCING HARMFUL CO2 EMISSIONS. SINCE 2008, WEVE USED A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE FOCUS AREAS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT. 4CORE HAS A SUCCESSFUL HISTORY OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND DELIVER THAT PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MEASURABLE RESULTS. ACTIVITIES FROM OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS INCLUDE: --FOUR CORNERS CARBON OFFSET FUND IS AN INNOVATIVE METHOS FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OFFSET THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT, REDUCING THEIR GHG IMPACT BY CONTRIBUTING TO WWW.4CORNERSOFFSET.ORG. THIS FUND IS USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR LOCAL LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO INSTALL BENEFICIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES REDUCING THEIR FOOTPRINT AND SAVING THEM HUNDREDS OF DOLLAR UTILITY COSTS ANNUALLY.-- A GRANT PROVIDED TO 4CORE TO OFFER FREE EBIKES TO LOWER INCOME OLDER ADULTS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED IN CORTEZ, COLORADO.--EMOBILITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR THE UTE MOUNTAIN UTE TRIBE IN TOWAOC, COLORADO THAT WILL SUPPORT THE TRIBE IN TRANSITIONING TO ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FROM K-12 AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY THROUGH LISTENING SESSIONS.--GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION- WE ARE PROVIDING THE GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 BUSINESSES PER YEAR WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF DURANGO FOR COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION THAT AWARDS BUSINESSES WHEN THEY REDUCE WATER USE, REDUCE WASTE AND BECOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. THE CERTIFICATION WILL ALSO ENSURE A BUSINESS CREATES A JUST AND EQUITABLE WORKPLACE. --WE PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION THAT CREATES LASTING BEHAVORIAL CHANGES THROUGH CONSULTATIONS WITH RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH TWO ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS- CARE (COLORADO AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY) PROGRAM FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED RESIDENTS FOR FREE WEATHERIZATION UPGRADES AND ENERGY SMART COLORADO FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES.--LAUNDRY TO LANDSCAPE PROGRAM: AWARDED A GRANT THROUGH COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD FOR OUR HOME H2O PROGRAM TO CREATE THE CODES FOR SAFE AND LEGAL FIRST GRAYWATER REUSE IN LA PLATA COUNTY THROUGH OUR LAUNDRY TO LANDSCAPE PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY , WE OFFER AN ANNUAL GROUP BUY FOR RAIN BARRELS AT 50% OFF RETAIL PRICE TO ENCOURAGE WATER SAVINGS THROUGH RAINWATER HARVESTING.
--RECHARGE COLORADO- IN RURAL AREAS OF COLORADO THAT LACK PUBLIC TRANSPORATON OPTIONS, MOST COMMUNTING OCCURS WITH ONE PERSONAL VEHICLE. WORKING LARGELY IN RURAL, DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED AREAS, WE ASSIST WITH THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN, ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION. TRANSPORTATION IS THE LARGEST SECTOR CONTRIBUTING TO CARBON EMISSIONS IN OUR REGION. WE ASSIST BUSINESSES, TOWNS AND GOVERNMENTS WITH DEVELOPING EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH GRANTS AND EDUCATION
CARE- COLORADO AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY PROGRAM- THROUGH ADMINISTERING THE CARE PROGRAM, WE SERVE BETWEEN 25-33 LOWER INCOME RESIDENTS PER YEAR FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. OF THOSE RESIDENTS 72% ARE OLDER ADULTS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE LOCATED IN LA PLATA AND ARCHULEA COUNTIES. IN 2022, THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS AND THE DIRECT CORRECLATION TO INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND COMFORT IS ONLY POSSIBLE THROUGH THESE KINDS OF HOME SUPPORT SERVICES AND INSTALLATIONS.
PARTNERING WITH REGIONAL ELECTRIC UTILITY, LA PLATA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, ON A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE BENEFICIAL ELECTRIFICATION UPGRADES AND HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS FOR 20-30 INCOME QUALIFIED RESIDENTS WITH DETAILED REPORTING AND THE MOST EFFECTIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES THROUGH ENERGY OUTREACH COLORADOS CARE PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION THAT CREATES LASTING BEHAVIORAL CHANGES THROUGH CONSULTATIONS WITH RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laurie Dickson Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $60,500 |
Doug Fults Member At Large | Trustee | 2.25 | $0 |
Rob Galin Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Imogen Ainsworth Member At Large | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kelsey Morales Member At Large | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Darcy Hitchcock Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $31,971 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,837 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $81,808 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $114,806 |
Investment income | $72 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,222 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $198,908 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,100 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $48,290 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,065 |
Payroll taxes | $8,839 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,780 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,309 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,823 |
Office expenses | $1,416 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,073 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,799 |
All other expenses | $2,743 |
Total functional expenses | $229,070 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,468 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,713 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,738 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $775 |
Total assets | $84,694 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,732 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $43,732 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,890 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,072 |
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 | $84,694 |