Friends Of Dinosaur Ridge, operating under the name Dinosaur Ridge, is located in Morrison, CO. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Dinosaur Ridge employed 54 individuals. This organization is an itermediate organization (such as a geographic headquarters) for a national or regional group of organizations. Dinosaur Ridge 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 09/2023, Dinosaur Ridge generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE WONDER IN VISITORS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS ABOUT THE SCIENCE AND HISTORY OF THE FOSSILS AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOUND AT DINOSAUR RIDGE, TRICERATOPS TRAIL, AND RELATED PALEONTOLOGY SITES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE PRACTICE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT AND URGENCY TO PRESERVE THE FOSSILS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF DINOSAUR RIDGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. DINOSAUR RIDGE IS DESIGNATED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AS A NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK. OUR GOALS ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND THE EXHIBITION AND PRESERVATION OF FOSSILS. WE ALSO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DINOSAUR RIDGE. IN THE 12 MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, APPROXIMATELY 216,000 PEOPLE VISITED DINOSAUR RIDGE, APPROXIMATELY 50% OF WHOM CAME FROM OUTSIDE THE DENVER- BOULDER METRO AREA. OUR TWO LARGEST GUIDED PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE OUR SMALL, GUIDED SCIENCE BUS TOURS (APPROXIMATELY 23,000 RIDERS IN 2023) AND OUR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS(APPROXIMATELY 8,000 ATTENDEES IN 2023). IN ADDITION, WE THINK OF OUR SEVERAL DOZEN INTERPRETIVE SIGNS AS OUR MOST USED EDUCATION VEHICLE. THOUGH NOT GUIDED, APPROXIMATELY 100,000 VISITORS PER YEAR VIEW OUR SCIENCE-ORIENTED INTERPRETIVE SIGNS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeff Lamontagne Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $97,047 |
Stephen Strachan Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lorraine Alcott Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Donna Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Noble Trey Harrison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marsha Barber Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $16,952 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $613,394 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $375,693 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,370 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,006,039 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $538,977 |
Investment income | $3,552 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$567 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $60,549 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $289,976 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,920,637 |
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. | $140,917 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,292 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $831,184 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $98,714 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,412 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $762 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,251 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,669 |
Office expenses | $88,320 |
Information technology | $18,473 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $107,563 |
Travel | $953 |
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 | $79,450 |
Insurance | $36,384 |
All other expenses | $4,713 |
Total functional expenses | $1,679,793 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $176,508 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $189,421 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $95,033 |
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 | $62,231 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,413 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $855,449 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $91,001 |
Total assets | $1,493,056 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,887 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,870 |
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 | $17,785 |
Total liabilities | $87,542 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,208,996 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $196,518 |
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 | $1,493,056 |