Rocky Mountain Conservancy is located in Estes Park, CO. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rocky Mountain Conservancy employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rocky Mountain Conservancy 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, Rocky Mountain Conservancy generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY PROMOTES STEWARDSHIP OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK AND SIMILAR LANDS THROUGH EDUCATION AND PHILANTHROPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY TAKES PRIDE IN ITS SERVICE TO PUBLIC LANDS, AND PARTICULARLY ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, IN A WIDE VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING: A) PROVIDING INFORMATION TO MILLIONS OF VISITORS BY STAFFING VISITOR CENTERS, PROVIDING PUBLICATIONS, GIVING TRAVEL ASSISTANCE, AND ADVISING ABOUT SAFETY; B) ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PARTICULARLY REACHING APPROXIMATELY 10,000 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS ANNUALLY, WITH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY CONSERVATION CORPS AND THE NEXT GENERATION FUND; C) ACQUIRING PARCELS OF SIGNIFICANT LAND TO BE ADDED TO THE PARK AND NEARBY FORESTS; D) CONDUCTING MAJOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, IN BOTH TRAILS AND THE RESTORATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Esther Murdock Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $151,617 |
Howard Fry Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Ross President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Christina Kraft Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Walter Borneman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Cofas Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $195,683 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $554,119 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,858,781 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $547,486 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,608,583 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $394,342 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $202,309 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,796,924 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,143,663 |
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. | $178,049 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,955 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,290,972 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,533 |
Other employee benefits | $150,957 |
Payroll taxes | $113,027 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $42,546 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,841 |
Office expenses | $156,168 |
Information technology | $137,835 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $44,671 |
Travel | $51,679 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,200 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,667 |
Insurance | $59,395 |
All other expenses | $210,882 |
Total functional expenses | $4,388,628 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,317,249 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,456,610 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $474,724 |
Accounts receivable, net | $44,210 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $892,072 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $71,272 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,271,705 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,353,042 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,928 |
Total assets | $24,888,812 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $988,100 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $7,928 |
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 | $996,028 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,007,268 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,885,516 |
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 | $24,888,812 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Rocky Mountain Conservancy has recieved totaling $506,504.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Chapman Hanson Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $150,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $117,126 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $50,550 |
Daniel S Chillemi Charitable Fnd Eastchester, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
Justine & Leslie Bailey Charitable Tr Grand Junction, CO PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $17,380 |
Beg. Balance | $11,492,493 |
Earnings | $1,389,452 |
Net Contributions | $31,100 |
Other Expense | -$490,632 |
Ending Balance | $12,422,413 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Western National Parks Association Tucson, AZ | $16,969,884 | $10,617,011 |
Davis & Weber Counties Canal Co Sunset, UT | $75,121,489 | $8,211,591 |
Memorial Park Tulsa, OK | $30,425,611 | $5,086,019 |
Steamboat Health & Recreation Association Steamboat Springs, CO | $16,901,518 | $6,123,576 |
Rocky Mountain Conservancy Estes Park, CO | $24,888,812 | $7,143,663 |
Ramah In The Rockies Denver, CO | $14,278,108 | $2,853,813 |
Fort Lyon Canal Company Las Animas, CO | $20,042,880 | $3,412,269 |
Doney Park Water Flagstaff, AZ | $8,658,378 | $2,522,367 |
Bear River Canal Co Tremonton, UT | $6,239,998 | $2,499,568 |
Durango Municipal Recreation Inc Durango, CO | $1,828,686 | $1,727,631 |
Strawberry High Line Canal Company Payson, UT | $4,583,401 | $1,788,945 |
Denver Tennis Park Inc Denver, CO | $14,829,310 | $1,270,663 |