Cloud Ridge Naturalists
- Assets
- $140.5k
- Revenue
- $137.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ward, CO
- Founding
- 02/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-0919233
Organization Overview
Cloud Ridge Naturalists, operating under the name Cloud Ridge Naturalists and Cloud Ridge Publishing, is located in Ward, CO. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, 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. Cloud Ridge Naturalists and Cloud Ridge Publishing 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, Cloud Ridge Naturalists and Cloud Ridge Publishing generated $137.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $101.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
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CLOUD RIDGE NATURALISTS AND CLOUD RIDGE PUBLISHING PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES AND SUPPORT A BOOK PUBLISHING PROGRAM FOCUSED ON GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION ISSUES. WE UNDERWRITE AND PUBLISH BOOKS ON OUR OWN AND IN COOPERATION WITH MAINSTREAM PUBLISHING HOUSES, DONATING ALL ROYALTIES FOR BOOKS PUBLISHED IN COOPERATION WITH SASQUATCH BOOKS/RANDOM HOUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOOK 1: PACIFIC FLYWAY: WATER BIRD MIGRATION FROM THE ARCTIC TO TIERRA DEL FUEGO (2020, SASQUATCH BOOKS, SEATTLE); AUTHORS AUDREY DELELLA BENEDICT, GEOFFREY A. HAMMERSON, AND ROBERT W BUTLER. ISBN: 978-1-63217-134-4 (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS); NAUTILUS SILVER AWARD WINNER IN ENVIRONMENTAL NONFICTION. THE BOOK LAUNCH WAS HELD IN SEATTLE WITH PRESENTATIONS AT TOWN HALL AND THE BURKE MUSEUM IN FEBRUARY 2020. THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN RESULTED IN THE CANCELLATION OF ALL BOOK PROMOTIONAL TOURS AND ALL IN-PERSON BOOKSTORE SALES VENUES. THIS SITUATION CONTINUED IN 2021 AND WAS REFLECTED IN POOR SALES BOTH IN STORES AND ONLINE. NO ROYALTIES ARE PAYABLE FROM SASQUATCH BOOKS/RANDOM HOUSE UNTIL THE TOTAL ADVANCE AGAINST ROYALITIES PAYMENT OF $20,000 HAS BEEN REALIZED BY INCOME FOR BOOKS SOLD.
BOOK 2: SALISH SEA: JEWEL OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST (2015, SASQUATCH BOOKS AND CLOUD RIDGE PUBLISHING, SEATTLE AUTHORS AUDREY DELELLA BENEDICT (CLOUD RIDGE NATURALISTS) AND JOSEPH K. GAYDOS (SEADOC SOCIETY). ISBN: 978-1-57061-9 85-4 (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS). NAUTILUS GOLD AWARD WINNER. BY CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN THE AUTHORS AND SASQUATCH BOOKS, ALL ANNUAL ROYALTIES (AT 29%) ARE PAID TO THE SEADOC SOCIETY BY CLOUD RIDGE PUBLISHING. THE SEADOC SOCIETY IS PART OF THE KAREN C. DRAYER WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. REFER TO SEADOCSOCIETY.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. BOOK 3: EXPLORE THE SALISH SEA: A NATURE GUIDE FOR KIDS (2018, LITTLE BIGFOOT/PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, SEATTLE); AUTHORS: JOSEPH K GAYDOS (SEADOC SOCIETY) AUDREY DELELLA BENEDICT (CLOUD RIDGE NATURALISTS). ISBN: 978-1-63217-095-8 (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS). NAUTILUS SILVER AWARD WINNER. ALL ROYALTIES RECEIVED FOR SALES OF BOTH BOOKS, BY CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT, ARE PAID TO THE SEADOC SOCIETY.
BOOK 4: A NATURALIST GUIDE TO THE SOUTHERN ROCKIES: COLORADO, SOUTHERN WYOMING, AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY SIERRA CLUB BOOKS IN 1991; PRINTED AND RELEASED AGAIN BY FALCON PUBLISHING IN 2008; REVISED AND RE-PRINTED FROM 2010 TO PRESENT BY CLOUD RIDGE PUBLISHING). THIS 655 PAGE NATURAL HISTORY GUIDE TO THE SOUTHERN ROCKIES CONTINUES TO BE USED BY SEVERAL UNIVERSITIES AS A REQUIRED FIELD BIOLOGY TEXTBOOK AND REMAINS THE MOST POPULAR REGIONAL GUIDEBOOK FOR NATURE LOVERS AND RECREATION ENTHUSIASTS. SOLD TO UNIVERSITIES AT A 40% DISCOUNT. ISBN-13:978-0-9845257-1-3 (PBK) BOOK 5: VALLEY OF THE DUNES: GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE; AUTHOR: AUDREY DELELLA BENEDICT. PHOTOGRAPHERS: BOB ROZINSKI AND WENDY SHATTIL. ISBN: 978-0-9845257-0-6 (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS). ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY FULCRUM PUBLISHING IN 2005 IN (GOLDEN COLORADO); REVISED EDITION PUBLISHED BY CLOUD RIDGE PUBLISHING IN 2010. NO ROYALTIES PAID TO AUTHOR AUDREY DELELLA BENEDICT.
FOUNDER'S CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Clyde Lovett Director, Website Management And Special Projects | Trustee | 20 | $3,139 |
Don Van Wie Director And Book Team Partner | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Wendy Shattil Director, Photo Editor | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dr Joe Gaydos Director, Science Advisor | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jennifer Hahn Director, Science Educator Advisor | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Ann Douden Director, Book Team | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $123,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,221 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $137,221 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $672 |
| Office expenses | $613 |
| Information technology | $3,139 |
| Royalties | $6,221 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $86,467 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,625 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $101,912 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,488 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $140,488 |
| 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 | $35,309 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $105,179 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $140,488 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Cloud Ridge Naturalists has recieved totaling $35,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Forterra Nw Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP FOR EPIC JOURNEY BOOK PROJECT | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL/ANIMALS | $10,500 |
W W W Foundation South Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PUBLISHING/PRODUCTION SUPPORT FOR EPIC JOURNEYS: WATERBIRDS OF THE PACIFIC AMERICAS FLYWAY | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Outdoor Leadership School Lander, WY | $113,600,528 | $25,522,502 |
Teton Science Schools Jackson, WY | $52,431,834 | $15,385,429 |
National Energy Foundation Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | $10,298,854 | $12,769,820 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Colorado Outdoor Education Center Florissant, CO | $12,059,371 | $7,418,621 |
Colorado Outward Bound School Denver, CO | $6,624,704 | $5,229,358 |
High Country News Paonia, CO | $2,812,447 | $5,357,816 |
Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy Boulder, CO | $5,070,869 | $4,150,000 |
Canyonlands Natural History Association Moab, UT | $10,690,559 | $6,320,150 |
Savory Institute Org Inc Boulder, CO | $9,669,974 | $4,376,162 |
Colorado Garden Show Inc Lakewood, CO | $11,683,304 | $3,272,069 |
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | $32,605,715 | $6,676,243 |