Aspen Center For Environmental Studies

Organization Overview

Aspen Center For Environmental Studies is located in Aspen, CO. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 10/2021, Aspen Center For Environmental Studies employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aspen Center For Environmental Studies 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 10/2021, Aspen Center For Environmental Studies generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 6 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ACES) IS A NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION.ACES INSPIRES A LIFE-LONG COMMITMENT TO THE EARTH BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES. WE HAVE THREE LOCATIONS: HALLAM LAKE, ROCK BOTTOM RANCH, AND CATTO CENTER AT TOKLAT. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ECOLOGICAL LITERACY, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, FOREST AND ECOSYSTEM HEALTH, LAND RESTORATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND THEY REACH OVER 140,000 INDIVIDUALS EVERY YEAR. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 60 PLUS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, ACES TEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DAILY IN SCHOOLS FROM ASPEN TO RIFLE COLORADO, PROVIDES DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER AND OVER SELECT HOLIDAYS, GUIDES ADULTS AND YOUTHS OF ALL AGES ON OUTDOOR NATURE CLASSES, GUIDED HIKES AND FIELD PROGRAMS. WE ALSO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY BY HOSTING PUBLIC LECTURES AND EVENTS ABOUT CUTTING EDGE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH LAND TRUSTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; ACES CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION "EDUCATING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY."


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chris Lane
CEO
$240,780
Wally Obermeyer
Treasurer
$0
Rachel Sherman
Secretary
$0
Maile Spung
Officer
$0
Daniel Shaw
Chair
$0
Ryan Elston
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Michael Fuller Architects Pc
Architect
$253,746
Louthis Custom Builders Inc
Contractor
$197,395
Pitkin County Community Development
Renovation Fees
$184,279
Michael S Marolt Cpa Pc
Accounting Services
$106,219
Stutsman-gerbaz Inc
Contractor
$125,802
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$222,982
Fundraising events$159,978
Related organizations$0
Government grants $26,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,295,606
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,704,566
Total Program Service Revenue$796,406
Investment income $16,998
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $142,355
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $15,918
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,676,243

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Aspen Center For Environmental Studies has recieved totaling $24,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
J & M Foundation

Salinas, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Chinook Charitable Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: TOKLAT PROJECT

$3,500
Kahle Foundation Inc

Vero Beach, FL

PURPOSE: FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITY

$500
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