Ogallala Commons Inc is located in Springfield, CO. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ogallala Commons Inc 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, Ogallala Commons Inc generated $527.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $486.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OGALLALA COMMONS INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TO BUILD VIBRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE GREAT PLAINS REGION, BY REINVIGORATING THE COMMONWEALTH WHICH FORM THE FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES. OUR REGION'S COMMONWEALTH CAN BE IDENTIFIED AS WATER AND MINERAL CYCLE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND RECREATION, THE ARTS, HISTORY, A SENSE OF PLACE, WILDLIFE, THE FOODSHED AND SPIRITUALITY. THESE ARE 12 ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY VITALITY. OGALLALA COMMONS FOCUSES ON 4 ACTIVITIES TO REGENERATE THESE COMMONWEALTHS: 1. BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK; 2. CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH; 3. FOSTERING A SENSE OF PLACE; AND 4. EMPOWERING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WORKFORCE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: IN 2022, OGALLALA COMMONS, INC., (OCI) CONTINUED OUR COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BY PROVIDING WORK EXPERIENCE, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL CAREER EXPLORATION FOR INTERNS AND APPRENTICES, CONSISTING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE AND OLDER ADULTS ACCROSS THE SERVICE TERRITORY. ADDITIONALLY, OCI ADDED AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE ALONGSIDE THE WORKFORCE & LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO INCREASE PLACE-BASED LEARNING AND WORKFORCE.
PROGRAMS TOTAL.
REBUILDING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS: OCI MAINTAINED ITS PROGRAMMING HOSTING LOCAL FOOD SUMMITS THROUGHOUT THE TERRITORY, AND EXPANDED ITS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR PRODUCERS.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: OCI CONTINUED ITS WORK IN YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS OFFERING PLACE BASED EDUCATION IN CAREER PATH DEVELOPMENT. OCI ALSO CONDUCTED COMMONWEALTH ACADEMIES, YOUTH ENTREPENEUR FAIRS AND A VIRTUAL E-CLUB TO FOSTER CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wes Spohr President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Bertha Mendoza Board Vice-P | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeff Ochampaugh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
William J Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tiana Suazo Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Calley Runnels Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $36,540 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $36,540 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $498,908 |
Investment income | -$8,350 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $527,098 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $50,472 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,851 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $59,674 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $486,920 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $243,797 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,786 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $120,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $584 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $420,167 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $420,167 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $420,167 |