Conservation Colorado
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 30-0037131
Organization Overview
Conservation Colorado is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Conservation Colorado employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Colorado is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Conservation Colorado generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Conservation Colorado has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $4,249,043. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT COLORADO'S CLIMATE, AIR, LAND, WATER, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND ELECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORK TO BUILD LONG LASTING POWER IN COLORADO SO WE CAN ELEVATE OUR ISSUES TO A PRIORITY IN THE STATE - EDUCATE, ORGANIZE & MOBILIZE COLORADANS TO TAKE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE, STANDING UP FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, PROTECTING OUR LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE, AND STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY; AND BUILD COALITIONS TO DEMONSTRATE BROAD-BASED SUPPORT ON THESE ISSUES.
BUILDING LATINE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AND POWER TO HELP DRIVE CLIMATE, LAND, WATER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY FORWARD THROUGH PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND MOBILIZING AND ADVOCATING TO CHANGE POLICIES.
GOTV AND OTHER PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS TO GET PRO-CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS ELECTED TO LOCAL OFFICE AND STATEWIDE OFFICE.
EDUCATED AND LOBBIED ELECTED OFFICIALS ON ISSUES RELATED TO FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE, STANDING UP FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, PROTECTING OUR LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE, AND STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Helen Gemmill Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherin Archuleta Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jw Postal Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Bryson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamra Debrady Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Fetcher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,577,662 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $102,973 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,577,662 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $69,641 |
| Investment income | $12,043 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$14,729 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,644,617 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $36,462 |
| 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. | $133,729 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,370 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $603,434 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,384 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,160 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,229 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $43,573 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,651 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $111,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,103 |
| Fees for services: Other | $97,578 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,898 |
| Office expenses | $42,196 |
| Information technology | $21,159 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,181 |
| Travel | $8,201 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,024 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $783 |
| Insurance | $7,206 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,331,951 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $403,017 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $268,774 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $115,353 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $443,696 |
| 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 | $25,009 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,468 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $574,478 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,973 |
| Total assets | $1,838,768 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,482 |
| 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 | $121,482 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,034,851 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $682,435 |
| 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 | $1,838,768 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Colorado has awarded $370,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WESTERN COLORADO ALLIANCE PURPOSE: WATER POLICY GRANT | $20,000 |
VOCES UNIDAS DE LAS MONTANAS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $40,000 |
CONSERVATION COLORADO VICTORY FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $200,000 |
COLORADO FOR ALL 2023 PURPOSE: GOVERNOR'S INAUGURATION SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |