Coalition For The Upper South Platte is located in Lake George, CO. The organization was established in 1998. 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. Coalition For The Upper South Platte 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, Coalition For The Upper South Platte generated $968.2k 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 (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CUSP SEEKS TO PROTECT THE WATER QUALITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE UPPER SOUTH PLATTE WATERSHED THROUGH THE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS OF STAKEHOLDERS WITH EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY VALUES AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOREST HEALTH AND FUELS MITIGATION - ASSESS & MITIGATE FUELS TO CREATE DEFENSIBLE SPACE & REDUCE THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRES & LOSS OF LIFE & PROPERTY. OPERATE FUELS REDUCTION PROGRAM & THREE SLASH DROP-OFF SITES SERVING THE WATERSHED AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES. ALSO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT & MANAGEMENT OF BURN SCAR REHABILITATION PROJECTS.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING - PERFORM SURFACE WATER & SOIL SAMPLING TO ASSESS RUN-OFF & IN-STREAM WATER QUALITY FOR LONG-TERMS STUDIES, INCLUDING MINE RUN-OFF ASSESSMENTS. ALSO PERFORM LONG-TERM STUDY OF FOREST MATERIAL DEGRADATION.
HABITAT - ACCOMPLISH HABITAT IMPROVEMENT WITH RIVER/STREAM & RIPARIAN AREA RESTORATION, EROSION CONTROL STUDIES & PROJECTS, TRAILS CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, AND NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jim Idema Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Drucker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynne Buchanan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Burri Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Geerdes Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Carol Ekarius Emeritus Executive Director | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Coalitions And Collaboratives Staffing And Admin Services | 12/30/17 | $695,612 |
P&a Tree Service Fuels Mitigation | 12/30/17 | $105,005 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $274,368 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $161,805 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73,228 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $436,173 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $519,274 |
Investment income | $12,795 |
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 | $968,242 |
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. | $92,718 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,835 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $793,186 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $26,508 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,556 |
Travel | $8,438 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $67 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,141 |
Insurance | $10,366 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,024,099 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,935 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,254 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,405 |
Accounts receivable, net | $336,901 |
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 | $60,850 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $73,228 |
Total assets | $497,573 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $260,675 |
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 | $121,368 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $382,043 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $110,020 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,510 |
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 | $497,573 |
Over the last fiscal year, Coalition For The Upper South Platte has awarded $7,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
US FOREST SERVICE - WHIP PURPOSE: DIRECT ASSISTANCE FOR MUSHROOM STUDY INOCULATIONS | $6,500 |
DENVER WATER PURPOSE: MATCH FOR BOOT BRUSH KIOSKS @ GILL TRAIL AND TRUMBULL | $500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Coalition For The Upper South Platte has recieved totaling $24,234.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $12,167 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $6,540 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $5,350 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $177 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Salt Lake City, UT | $25,303,976 | $8,874,385 |
Solar Energy International Paonia, CO | $2,037,567 | $3,804,835 |
Conservation Colorado Education Fund Denver, CO | $7,218,666 | $4,225,099 |
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc Denver, CO | $4,910,943 | $816,754 |
Arizona Municipal Water Users Assn Phoenix, AZ | $1,340,868 | $1,533,359 |
Iclei Local Governments For Sustainability Usa Inc Denver, CO | $4,317,617 | $4,620,960 |
Western States Air Resources Council Santa Fe, NM | $671,763 | $1,462,032 |
Wyoming Outdoor Council Lander, WY | $7,969,731 | $2,049,852 |
New Mexico Environmental Law Center Santa Fe, NM | $1,644,813 | $1,060,054 |
Coalition For The Upper South Platte Lake George, CO | $497,573 | $968,242 |
Friends Of The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Inc San Antonio, NM | $760,892 | $997,053 |
Womens Voices For The Earth Denver, CO | $1,369,343 | $1,329,340 |