Lighthawk
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
- Founding
- 04/1982
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 84-0852104
Organization Overview
Lighthawk is located in Grand Junction, CO. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Lighthawk employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthawk 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 03/2022, Lighthawk generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACCELERATE CONSERVATION SUCCESS THROUGH THE POWERFUL PERSPECTIVE OF FLIGHT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: 41% OF THIS FISCAL YEAR WAS SPENT WORKING WITH PARTNERS LIKE THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AUDUBON, SURFRIDER FOUNDATION, US FISH AND WILDLIFE AMONG OTHERS, AS WELL AS LEGISLATORS AT ALL LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. LIGHTHAWK FLIGHTS PROVIDED THE CATALYTIC AERIAL PERSPECTIVE THAT ALLOWED DATA COLLECTION, SURVEYS, MONITORING, MEDIA OUTPUT AND CRITICAL LEGISLATIVE DECISION MAKERS TO EVALUATE CURRENT CONDITIONS AS WELL AS SET FUTURE CONSERVATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT: LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE: 37% OF THIS FISCAL YEAR. LIGHTHAWK FLIGHTS SUPPORTED LAND TRUST OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE US THROUGH EASEMENT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF LAND FOR ACQUISITION FEASIBILITY AND PROVIDING COMPLIANCE AND OTHER INFORMATION OTHERWISE NOT ACCESSIBLE. LIGHTHAWK FLIGHTS INFORMED RESEARCH STUDIES ON COASTAL SEA LEVEL CHANGES, AND OTHER MAJOR WATER AREAS LIKE THE DELAWARE AND COLORADO RIVERS. LIGHTHAWK FLIGHTS PROVIDED OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE DATA TOWARD ANNUAL COUNTS OF SALMON, VARIOUS ENDANGERED BIRD SPECIES, ALGAL BLOOMS AND INVASIVE PLANT GROWTH, AND RIPARIAN WATER RIGHTS ISSUES.
WILDLIFE TRANSPORT: 22% OF THIS FISCAL YEAR. WHEN COVID SHUT DOWN ALMOST ALL COMMERCIAL AVIATION, IT ALSO HALTED THE SPECIES TRANSPORT THAT SOME OF THE MAJOR AIRLINES ASSISTED IN. THIS PAST YEAR SAW UNPRECEDENTED NEED FOR MOVING ENDANGERED ANIMALS LIKE MEXICAN WOLVES, MASKED BOBWHITE QUAIL AND WHITE ABALONE. FOR WOLVES, REDENNING PUPS FROM CONSERVATION BREEDING CENTERS TO NEW FOSTER MOTHERS IN THE WILD IS A CRITICALLY TIMED EVENT AND LIGHTHAWK FLIGHTS WERE CRUCIAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THESE RELOCATION EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michele Rutledge CEO (outgoin | Officer | 40 | $114,386 |
Cynthia Hartmann CFO (outgoin | Officer | 40 | $45,152 |
Josh Marvil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Eckert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Becker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Kent Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $160,115 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,494,890 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $793,998 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,655,005 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,081 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,656,086 |
| 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. | $188,513 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,635 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $458,952 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,930 |
| Other employee benefits | $100,469 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,572 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,836 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,232 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,075 |
| Office expenses | $14,879 |
| Information technology | $14,018 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,036 |
| Travel | $6,558 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $88 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $347 |
| Insurance | $58,718 |
| All other expenses | $7,274 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,863,579 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $380,574 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $507,978 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $641,821 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $31,662 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,174,266 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,736,301 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,154 |
| 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 | $200,000 |
| Total liabilities | $229,154 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $453,979 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,053,168 |
| 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 | $2,736,301 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lighthawk has recieved totaling $110,095.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Volgenau Foundation Mclean, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: AERIAL RESOURCES FOR COASTAL CONSERVATION | $25,000 |
Wyncote Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $95 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,127,487 |
| Earnings | $46,779 |
| Ending Balance | $1,174,266 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO | $6,156,193 | $13,024,526 |
Environment America Inc Denver, CO | $45,550,735 | $14,481,282 |
Grand Canyon Trust Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $35,143,090 | $9,915,125 |
Badger Creek Corporation Stilwell, KS | $26,149,568 | $5,167,986 |
Housing Resources Of Western Colorado Grand Junction, CO | $12,341,486 | $4,804,755 |
River Network Boulder, CO | $3,721,825 | $4,468,341 |
Compatible Lands Foundation Inc Claremore, OK | $1,764,355 | $3,589,470 |
Summit Land Conservancy Park City, UT | $8,589,642 | $4,445,147 |
Tucson Audubon Society Tucson, AZ | $6,162,054 | $3,148,032 |
Coalitions And Collaboratives Inc Lake George, CO | $744,071 | $2,427,870 |
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc Wood River, NE | $12,726,786 | $1,705,315 |
Mountain Studies Institute San Juan Mountains Colorado Silverton, CO | $837,750 | $2,011,165 |