Colorado Foundation For Water Education, operating under the name Water Education Colorado, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Water Education Colorado employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water Education Colorado 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 06/2022, Water Education Colorado generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $893.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 7 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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WATER EDUCATION COLORADO ENSURES COLORADANS ARE INFORMED ON WATER ISSUES AND EQUIPPED TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT GUIDE OUR STATE TO A SUSTAINABLE WATER FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WATER EDUCATION COLORADO'S PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS SERVICE ARE INTEGRAL TO KEEPING COLORADANS INFORMED. THESE TRUSTED, TIMELY AND POLICY-NEUTRAL RESOURCES REACH ELECTED OFFICIALS, WATER SECTOR LEADERS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ------------------------- SEE SCHEDULE O -------------------------------
OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE TOURS, WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS, THE ANNUAL SUSTAINING COLORADO WATERSHEDS CONFERENCE, AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE STATEWIDE WATER EDUCATOR NETWORK, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF PUBLIC AWARENESS-BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO CULTIVATE A CONNECTED AND ENGAGED NETWORK OF INFORMED DECISION MAKERS, CONSTITUENTS AND PRACTITIONERS. ------------------------- SEE SCHEDULE O -------------------------------
OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, WATER LEADERS AND WATER FLUENCY, EQUIP LEADERS WITH THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX WORLD OF COLORADO WATER AND ADVANCE COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS. ------------------------- SEE SCHEDULE O -------------------------------
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jayla Poppleton Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $95,000 |
Lisa Darling President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Matlosz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dulcinea Hanuschak Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Werner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cary Baird Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $131,010 |
Fundraising events | $92,901 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $304,561 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $334,617 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $863,089 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $159,525 |
Investment income | $33 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$30,929 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $14,933 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,008,840 |
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. | $107,323 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,575 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $286,908 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,312 |
Other employee benefits | $19,701 |
Payroll taxes | $32,726 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,980 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $249,536 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $46,111 |
Information technology | $8,181 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,585 |
Travel | $34,396 |
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 | $13,148 |
Insurance | $4,369 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $893,928 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $395 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $450,654 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $48,200 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $34,991 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,275 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,996 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $22,164 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $581,675 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,644 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $12,100 |
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 | $7,444 |
Total liabilities | $102,188 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $419,559 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $59,928 |
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 | $581,675 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Colorado Foundation For Water Education has recieved totaling $13,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Johanna A Favrot Fund Houston, TX PURPOSE: WATER EDUCATION COLORADO PROVIDES RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY, AND IMPARTIAL WATER REPORTING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP ADVANCE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEMS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FUND 1) WECO FRESH WATER NEWS INITIATIVE; (2) ADDED CAPACITY FOR K-12 SUPPORT; AND 3) WECOS COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AMONG COMMUNITIES. | $13,500 |
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Water Research Foundation Denver, CO | $40,428,848 | $27,171,902 |
Ground Water Protection Council Oklahoma City, OK | $9,374,395 | $13,367,464 |
Fishchoice Inc Fort Collins, CO | $1,720,335 | $3,407,633 |
Beaver Lake Association Plattsmouth, NE | $4,439,045 | $2,814,452 |
Colorado Water Protective & Development Association Fowler, CO | $5,748,336 | $2,077,567 |
Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative Lake George, CO | $597,243 | $1,658,619 |
Animas-La Plata Operation Maintenance And Replacement Associ Durango, CO | $8,867,254 | $1,768,050 |
Little Thompson Watershed Coalition Lyons, CO | $67,820 | $1,355,470 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Lake Havasu City, AZ | $1,923,039 | $1,373,872 |
Lower Arkansas Water Management Association Lamar, CO | $24,072,938 | $1,711,322 |
Roaring Fork Conservancy Basalt, CO | $3,983,980 | $1,166,555 |
Colorado Foundation For Water Education Denver, CO | $581,675 | $1,008,840 |