Conservation Colorado Education Fund
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 09/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-0614285
Organization Overview
Conservation Colorado Education Fund is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1991. 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. Conservation Colorado Education Fund 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, Conservation Colorado Education Fund generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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 2017, Conservation Colorado Education Fund has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $1,117,110. 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 EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AROUND PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS & WILDERNESS; CUTTING CARBON POLLUTION; LEADING THE NATION IN OUR USE OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY; MANAGING OUR WATER SUPPLY; AND THWARTING DETRIMENTAL IMPACTS OF OIL AND GAS DRILLING BY BUILDING LONG-TERM CAPACITY AND POWER FOR COLORADO'S ENVIRONMENT THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, SENDING INFORMATION AND FACT SHEETS TO MEMBERS, HOLDING TELE-TOWN HALLS ON SPECIFIC ISSUES, AND FOSTERING CONNECTIVITY WITH SUSTAINABILITY PIONEERS, OUTDOOR INDUSTRY LEADERS, COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS AND DECISION MAKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Nordini CEO | Officer | 24 | $110,978 |
Nikki Riedt VP Of Operations And Finance | Officer | 30 | $72,736 |
Sue Anderson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Hoffman Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Helen Gemmill Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Breddan Director | Trustee | 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 | $3,969,380 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,969,380 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35,707 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $220,012 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,225,099 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $245,872 |
| 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. | $212,423 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,853 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,284,823 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,284 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,031 |
| Payroll taxes | $111,346 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,930 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,253 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $55,338 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,796 |
| Fees for services: Other | $183,818 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,651 |
| Office expenses | $48,789 |
| Information technology | $45,864 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $77,666 |
| Travel | $9,129 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,442 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,133 |
| Insurance | $1,378 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,519,306 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $378,313 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,767,808 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $783,944 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,313 |
| 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 | $15,847 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,257,235 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,206 |
| Total assets | $7,218,666 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $311,420 |
| 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 | $16,133 |
| Total liabilities | $327,553 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,074,763 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,816,350 |
| 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 | $7,218,666 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Colorado Education Fund has awarded $225,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION POLICY GRANT | $57,000 |
WASTE NO MORE PURPOSE: WASTE NO MORE DENVER BALLOT MEASURE | $40,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION POLICY GRANT | $31,500 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: SIGNAL TECH COALITION GRANT | $25,000 |
WZI INC PURPOSE: METHANE REPORT | $20,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION POLICY GRANT | $17,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Conservation Colorado Education Fund has recieved totaling $2,269,832.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND WATER POLICY GAINS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND PROTECT COLORADO RIVER RESOURCES IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE. | $300,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $293,000 |
Catena Foundation Carbondale, CO PURPOSE: CLEAN ENERGY - COLORADO CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AND IMPLEMENTATION | $250,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $175,000 |
Innovo Foundation Boulder, CO PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $150,000 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS MADE AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF KATE BERMINGHAM. | $141,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $932,877 |
| Earnings | $186,432 |
| Ending Balance | $1,119,309 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |