Conservation Colorado
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0037131
Organization Overview
Conservation Colorado is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Conservation Colorado employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Colorado is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Conservation Colorado generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.
Since 2015, Conservation Colorado has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $3,879,043. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT COLORADO'S CLIMATE, AIR, LAND, WATER, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND ELECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES GERMANE TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS BY INFORMING THEM ABOUT LEGISLATIVE CONSERVATION AGENDAS, SENDING INFORMATION AND FACT SHEETS TO OUR MEMBERS, BUILDING LONG-TERM CAPACITY AND POWER FOR COLORADO'S ENVIRONMENT THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC OPINION ON A NON-PARTISAN BASIS ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: PUBLIC LANDS & WILDERNESS, CUTTING CARBON POLLUTION, CLEAN ENERGY, WATER QUANTITY & QUALITY, AND OTHER CONSERVATION ISSUES AND BROADENING THE BASE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS BY ENGAGING HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO INVOLVE CITIZENS IN CONSERVATION ISSUES.
EDUCATED AND LOBBIED COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE AND OTHER STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS ON CONSERVATION ISSUES-REGULATING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CARBON POLLUTION; THWARTING DETRIMENTAL IMPACTS OF OIL AND GAS DRILLING; IMPROVING STANDARDS FOR CLEAR AIR AND WATER; MANAGING OUR WATER SUPPLY; AND LEADING THE NATION IN OUR USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY -- INCLUDING HOLDING ELECTED LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE THROUGH TARGETED MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AND PUBLICATIONS LIKE OUR LEGISLATIVE CONSERVATION SCORECARD.
WORKED TO ELECT PRO-CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS TO THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE AND LOCAL OFFICE THROUGH DOOR-TO-DOOR GOTV AND PERSUASION EFFORTS, ADS, DIRECT MAIL, AND OTHER OUTREACH EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Nordini CEO | Officer | 15 | $71,364 |
Nikki Riedt VP Of Operations And Finance | Officer | 15 | $36,159 |
Helen Gemmill Chairman/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue Anderson Vice Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Christiansen Secretary And Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jw Postal Secretary & Teasurer/director | 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 | $1,825,889 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,825,889 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,337 |
| Investment income | $9,628 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $66,787 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,975,410 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $95,150 |
| 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. | $128,185 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,421 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $780,648 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,565 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,174 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,486 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,344 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,741 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $89,040 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,523 |
| Fees for services: Other | $418,365 |
| Advertising and promotion | $101,327 |
| Office expenses | $135,959 |
| Information technology | $31,922 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,067 |
| Travel | $1,712 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,953 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,174 |
| Insurance | $3,579 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,063,610 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $564,277 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $419,942 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,430 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $134,458 |
| 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 | $2,366 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,034 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $663,878 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,214 |
| Total assets | $1,793,599 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,677 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $143,677 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,162,165 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $487,757 |
| 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 | $1,793,599 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Colorado has awarded $87,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: WATER POLICY GRANT | $40,000 |
Sylva, NC PURPOSE: WATER POLICY GRANT | $30,000 |
KEEP DENVER STRONG PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION FOR NO ON 304 | $10,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROGRESSIVE VOTER GUIDE DISTRIBUTION | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Conservation Colorado has recieved totaling $3,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morsman Family Foundation Minnetonka, MN PURPOSE: GRASS ROOTS VOICE FOR CONSERVATION IN COLORADO. | $2,150 |
Michael P Dowling Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Western Conservation Action Denver, CO | $3,753,019 | $5,555,123 |
Civic Nebraska Lincoln, NE | $3,435,833 | $3,393,162 |
Conservation Colorado Denver, CO | $1,793,599 | $1,975,410 |
New Era Colorado Foundation Boulder, CO | $2,893,217 | $981,522 |
Bell Policy Center Denver, CO | $1,810,154 | $1,791,283 |
Center For National Independence In Politics Oro Valley, AZ | $3,904,159 | $1,391,939 |
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | $1,531,113 | $1,963,034 |
Progressnow Az Phoenix, AZ | $799,919 | $516,458 |
Poder Phoenix, AZ | $852,151 | $419,962 |
Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund Santa Fe, NM | $993,318 | $844,865 |