Otero Junior College Foundation

Organization Overview

Otero Junior College Foundation is located in La Junta, CO. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Otero Junior College 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 06/2021, Otero Junior College Foundation generated $301.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $234.0k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.9% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING OTERO COLLEGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF OTERO COLLEGE. THE COLLEGE HAS IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND PRODUCTION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS AN ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST CANDIDATES IN THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF NURSING, MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, HEALTH NAVIGATOR AND VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONS IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN COMPETITIVELY BASED ON COMMUNITY SERVICE, CITIZENSHIP, INTERVIEWS, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND DESIRE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THE FOUNDATION HAS EMBRACED THESE PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPED FUND RAISING EVENTS TO GENERATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.


THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS WITH FUND RAISING THAT SUPPORTS THE OTERO COLLEGE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS VIA DIRECT PROGRAM SUPPORT AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR STUDENT ATHLETES. MANY OF THE COLLEGE'S STUDENT ATHLETES ARE SUCCESSFUL ON THE FIELD OF PLAY OR COURT AS WELL AS IN THE CLASSROOM IN THAT THE COLLEGE HAS NUMEROUS ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS THAT ARE CHOSEN BY THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASED ON OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN THE CLASSROOM AND EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETIC CONTRIBUTIONS.


THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO DEVELOP NEW AND ENHANCE EXISTING FUND RAISING PROJECTS TO GENERATE FUNDS TO BENEFIT PRIMARILY STUDENTS ATTENDING OTERO COLLEGE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Betty Velasquez
Chairman
$0
Johnathon Fox
Vice-Chairman
$0
Dillon Martin
Foundation Manager
$0
John Knapp
Director
$0
Matt Heimerich
Director
$0
Sharon Kolomitz
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$247,370
Investment income $11,670
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $42,000
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 $301,040

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Otero Junior College Foundation has recieved totaling $54,036.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Colorado Community College System Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$24,709
Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$10,642
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$7,941
Colorado Community College System Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$6,654
Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation

Pueblo, CO

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$4,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$90
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