Conservation Colorado Education Fund is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Colorado Education Fund 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 12/2023, Conservation Colorado Education Fund generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2017, Conservation Colorado Education Fund has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $1,476,210. 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 ORAGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION.
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; EDUCATE DECISION MAKERS ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Helen Gemmill Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Archuleta Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jw Postal Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Bryson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamra Debrady Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Fetcher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,201,233 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,201,233 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $160,122 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,992 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,351,363 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $194,115 |
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. | $261,930 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,235 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,880,388 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $53,549 |
Other employee benefits | $149,632 |
Payroll taxes | $175,739 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $43,027 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,893 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $69,641 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,142 |
Fees for services: Other | $391,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,741 |
Office expenses | $83,319 |
Information technology | $53,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,671 |
Travel | $37,787 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $116,437 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,087 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,660,226 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $365,482 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,668,258 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $896,911 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,497,411 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,428,062 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $714,496 |
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 | $714,496 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,913,014 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,800,552 |
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 | $7,428,062 |
Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Colorado Education Fund has awarded $174,000 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SOUTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION SUBGRANT | $56,000 |
COPIRG FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION SUBGRANT | $31,500 |
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION SUBGRANT | $17,500 |
EAGLE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL INC PURPOSE: ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF COLORADO RIVER DROUGHT TASK FORCE | $15,000 |
COLORADO FARM AND FOOD ALLIANCE PURPOSE: ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF COLORADO RIVER DROUGHT TASK FORCE | $15,000 |
CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY FOR THE REGION PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION SUBGRANT | $14,000 |