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 |