Colorado Chautauqua Association

Organization Overview

Colorado Chautauqua Association is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Colorado Chautauqua Association employed 123 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Chautauqua Association 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 12/2021, Colorado Chautauqua Association generated $9.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE, PERPETUATE, AND IMPROVE THE SITE AND SPIRIT OF THE HISTORIC CHAUTAUQUA BY ENHANCING ITS COMMUNITY AND VALUES THROUGH CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CULTURAL RESIDENCY: FORMED IN 1901, THE COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION IS STEWARD OF THE HISTORIC COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA. THE COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA WAS FOUNDED IN 1898 AND IS ONE OF A FEW SURVIVING PERMANENT CAMPUSES FROM THE HEIGHT OF THE CHAUTAUQUA MOVEMENT OF THE LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES. THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ARE NATIONAL AND LOCAL TREASURES, BOTH HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY. THE ROLLING 40-ACRE CAMPUS, NESTLED IN THE FOOTHILLS WEST OF BOULDER, IS DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND IS INCLUDED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA IS A LIVING, ORGANIC VILLAGE OF COTTAGES AND LODGES WHERE VISITORS CAN STAY OVERNIGHT OR A SEASON TO HAVE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.OVER THE AGES, THE SHARING OF A MEAL HAS FORGED BONDS AMONG PEOPLE IN WAYS NO OTHER SOCIAL INTERACTION HAS. THE CHAUTAUQUA DINING HALL, BUILT IN 1898, IS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS AND GUESTS MEALS IN A BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC SETTING. THE AMBIANCE OF THE COMMUNITY DINING ROOM AND THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE VIEW FROM THE EXPANSIVE COLUMNED PORCH COMBINE TO MAKE EVERY DINING EXPERIENCE A TREASURED MEMORY.


CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: EXPOSURE TO CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC DIVERSITY, AND IN FACT, DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT ITSELF, IS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CHAUTAUQUA EXPERIENCE. CHAUTAUQUA BRINGS AN ECLECTIC MIX OF DIVERSE MUSIC PERFORMANCES AND SPEAKERS YEAR AROUND. THE SILENT FILM SERIES BRINGS THE BEST FROM THIS HISTORIC AGE WITH LIVE ACCOMPANYING MUSIC "JUST LIKE THE OLD DAYS." THE LECTURE SERIES EXTENDS AN INVITATION TO RESIDENTS/VISITORS TO EXPLORE AND DEBATE ISSUES RELEVANT TO OUR LIVES AND COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY PROGRAMS. ALSO, THE COLORADO MUSIC FESTIVAL (CMF), AN UNRELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, HOLDS ITS ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL AT THE CHAUTAUQUA SITE. SINCE 1979, CMF HAS PRODUCED A SUMMER CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shelly Benford
CEO
$210,000
Sue Perkins
CFO
$132,550
Frank Bruno
Treasurer
$0
Dan Corson
Vice Chair
$0
Polly Fields
Secretary
$0
Star Waring
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Z2 Entertainment Llc
Ticketing Services
$553,231
B&m Roofing Of Colorado Inc
Construction
$197,851
Jani-king Of Colorado
Janitorial
$163,913
Expedia Inc
Accomadations
$102,987
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$30,790
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,253,692
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$559,098
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $13,452
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,843,580
Total Program Service Revenue$5,286,383
Investment income $18,082
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$732
Net Income from Fundraising Events $42,484
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $141,721
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,331,518

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Colorado Chautauqua Association has recieved totaling $51,141.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$18,339
The Community Foundation

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: General operating support

$13,124
Davidson Family Foundation

Louisville, CO

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$5,000
Morgan Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY HOUSE RENOVATION FUND

$5,000
Winslow Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: WINTERFEST ART IN THE PARK

$2,500
The Brian Ratner Foundation

Shaker Heights, OH

PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$153,519
Earnings$15,267
Other Expense$8,823
Ending Balance$159,963

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