High Country Conservation Center is located in Frisco, CO. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, High Country Conservation Center employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Country Conservation Center 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 12/2023, High Country Conservation Center generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION IN OUR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE WASTE REDUCTION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CLEAN ENERGY, WATER CONSERVATION, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jed Callen Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Fisher Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Keaton Morrison Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Saade Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jenny Hammock Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mike Nathan Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $137,149 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $332,616 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $469,765 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,018,443 |
| Investment income | $26,127 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $167,945 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $172 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,682,452 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $101,554 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $608,540 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $339,325 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,542 |
| Office expenses | $2 |
| Information technology | $25,839 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,889 |
| Travel | $8,836 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,275 |
| Interest | $1,636 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,522 |
| Insurance | $4,314 |
| All other expenses | $23,966 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,595,418 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $846,421 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $216,834 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,860 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $50,916 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $29,733 |
| Intangible assets | $67,762 |
| Other assets | $1,650 |
| Total assets | $1,221,176 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,333 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $59,500 |
| 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 | $86,289 |
| Total liabilities | $241,122 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $882,934 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,120 |
| 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 | $1,221,176 |
Over the last fiscal year, High Country Conservation Center has awarded $11,173 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: INTERN SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,139 |
SUMMIT COUNTY RESOURCE ALLOCATION P PURPOSE: SOLID WASTE MGMT SYS | $5,034 |