Deer Hill Foundation
- Assets
- $450.6k
- Revenue
- $154.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Mancos, CO
- Founding
- 03/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1449671
Organization Overview
Deer Hill Foundation is located in Mancos, CO. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deer Hill Foundation 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, Deer Hill Foundation generated $154.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $252.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS AND CROSS-CULTURAL SERVICE PROJECTS ON THE COLORADO PLATEAU; PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES IN THE FOUR CORNERS REGION; AND STAFF EDUCATION TO INCULCATE BEST PRACTICES IN THE DELIVERY OF THESE PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DEER HILL FOUNDATION (DHF) AWARDS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO PARTICIPATE IN WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS AND CROSS-CULTURAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. AWARDS ARE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED. THESE EXPERIENCES PROMOTE GREATER SELF AWARENESS, CULTURAL SENSITIVITY, AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT FOR HIGH POTENTIAL STUDENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD PROGRAM COSTS. FOR THE LARGEST, THREE-ELEMENT PROGRAM THERE WERE 32 STUDENTS AND $104,105 IN SCHOLARSHIPS. FOR THE TWO-ELEMENT PROGRAM THERE WERE 35 STUDENTS AND THEY WERE FROM OURAY, MONTEZUMA AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES.
THE DEER HILL FOUNDATION (DHF) SUPPORTS CROSS-CULTURAL PROJECTS IN NAVAJO, HOPI AND ZUNI COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO. DHF PROVIDES LOGISTICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT AS WELL AS TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES. NATIVE SERVICE PROJECTS FOR 13 YOUTH GROUPS, TOTALING 157 STUDENTS AVERAGED FOUR DAYS ON SITE FOR A TOTAL OF 4397 SERVICE HOURS. PROJECTS INCLUDED BUILDING FENCE; IRRIGATION; TREE PLANTING; COMMUNITY GARDEN; BUILDING A SHADE ARBOR; PLANTING AND TENDING CORNFIELDS; TENDING AND SHEARING SHEEP; RE-BUILDING STONE BREAD OVEN; AND CLAY WHITEWASH IN PREPARATION FOR KACHINA DANCES IN HOPI COMMUNITIES. CONSERVATION SERVICE: 3 YOUTH GROUPS, FOR A TOTAL OF 145 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS FROM 1-3 DAYS IN LENGTH FOR A TOTAL OF 1320 HOURS. PROJECTS INCLUDED TRAIL WORK AND SIGNAGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLM, AND GENERAL FARM WORK TO SUPPORT THE MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY IN CORTEZ, CO.
COVIDS IMPACT LESSENED IN 2022 BUT REMAINED CHALLENGING IN 2023 IN REGARD TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND BASIC NECESSITIES (E.G. FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION). WITH SO MANY FAMILIES ALREADY LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, NATIVE PEOPLES ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE. EVERY FAMILY HAS STORIES OF LOSS, EVEN DEATH DURING THE PANDEMIC. DHF CONTINUES TO SUPPORT NATIVE HOST FAMILIES WITH FOOD, LIVESTOCK FEED, TOOLS AND MATERIALS, AND CLOTHING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas Capelin Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $30,000 |
Nicol Gaffney Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Karpfen Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sarah Cobb Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $113,519 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $113,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $40,583 |
| 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 | $154,102 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $145,587 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,958 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,190 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,378 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,104 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,858 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10 |
| Information technology | $1,010 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,616 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,280 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $252,373 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,741 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $365,824 |
| 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 | $81,000 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $450,565 |
| 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 | $189 |
| Total liabilities | $189 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $450,376 |
| 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 | $450,565 |