Bison Foundation is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bison 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 12/2021, Bison Foundation generated $174.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $211.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE BISON FOUNDATION ACTS TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF CAUSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN A POSITIVE WAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BISON FOUNDATION ACTS TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF CAUSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN A POSITIVE WAY. OUR BOARD MEMBERS, ALONGSIDE VOLUNTEERS, RAISE AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND MONETARY FUNDS FOR NONPROFITS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT NONPROFITS THROUGH LOCAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, CHARITY WALKS OR BIKE RIDES, CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTS, AND WORD OF MOUTH. THESE EFFORTS ARE FUNDED BY BISON OIL & GAS II, LLC ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONATIONS. WE BELIEVE THAT BY BEING INVOLVED IN THESE ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MANY WITHIN OUR LOCAL AND STATE COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Austin Akers President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jesse Irvin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Abigail Wenk Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Gonzales Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $210,272 |
Related organizations | $7,500 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $217,772 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | -$43,149 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $174,931 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $209,999 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $81 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $211,922 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,340 |
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 | $9,340 |
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 | $33,994 |
Total liabilities | $33,994 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$24,654 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $9,340 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bison Foundation has recieved totaling $8,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Akers Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: AID TO COMMUNITY | $8,500 |
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Kathleen S Craft Foundation Tulsa, OK | $94,596,287 | $6,487,856 |
Joy To The World Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $19,682,188 | $4,242,361 |
Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program Inc Safford, AZ | $455,386 | $2,811,093 |
Another Round Another Rally Phoenix, AZ | $1,059,733 | $1,710,638 |
Phoenix Suns Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ | $1,755,436 | $2,395,370 |
Vivint Gives Back Provo, UT | $1,105,796 | $2,149,372 |
Early Milestones Colorado Denver, CO | $1,699,059 | $1,648,008 |
Saguache County Community Council Center, CO | $3,125,194 | $1,411,274 |
Faithworks Of The Inner City Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $3,919,739 | $1,885,777 |
Lubirds Light Foundation Denver, CO | $140,980 | $761,763 |
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $20,240 | $651,324 |
Sunshine Angels Peoria, AZ | $580,665 | $762,626 |