Colorado Open Lands

Organization Overview

Colorado Open Lands is located in Lakewood, CO. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Colorado Open Lands employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Open Lands 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, Colorado Open Lands generated $34.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $30.3m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

COLORADO OPEN LANDS' MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE SIGNIFICANT OPEN LANDS AND NATURAL HERITAGE OF COLORADO THROUGH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATIVE LAND CONSERVATION, AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LAND CONSERVATION WE HAVE LED THE PROTECTION OF NEARLY 580,000 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE ACROSS COLORADO, THANKS TO FANTASTIC PARTNERSHIPS AND VISIONARY LANDOWNERS. THE PROTECTION OF THOSE 580,000 ACRES ENSURES THAT VALUABLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, PRODUCTIVE FARMS AND RANCHES, IRREPLACEABLE SCENIC VIEWS, AND VITAL WETLANDS AND RIVER CORRIDORS WILL BE THERE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE USE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AS OUR PRIMARY METHOD FOR PROTECTING LAND. A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT THAT ENSURES EACH PROPERTY'S UNIQUE CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.


COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COLORADO OPEN LANDS IS DEDICATED TO FORGING A REAL CONNECTION BETWEEN CONSERVED LANDS AND THE PEOPLE OF COLORADO. IT IS IN THAT SPIRIT THAT WE OFFER A SUITE OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO LAND AND ALL THE BENEFITS IT PROVIDES. WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: A CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP SERIES, EXPEDITIONS ON CONSERVED PROPERTIES, A DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM CONSERVED LANDS, AGRICULTURAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, FARM TO TABLE EVENTS, AND PROMOTION OF URBAN AGRICULTURE. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE A SEMI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER AS WELL AS MONTHLY EMAILS FULL OF INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO ENGAGE WITH CONSERVED LANDS. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.


STEWARDSHIP THE PURPOSE OF OUR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT THE CONSERVATION VALUES (FOR EXAMPLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, OPEN SPACE INCLUDING PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES) OF EACH CONSERVATION EASEMENT WE HOLD ARE PROTECTED FOREVER. BY DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT THE WISHES OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT DONOR AND THE PUBLIC'S TRUST ARE UPHELD. COLORADO OPEN LANDS MAINTAINS A MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM THAT IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO AND ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anthony Caligiuri
President &
$186,835
Paul Phillips
Chair
$0
Pete Leavell
Vice Chair
$0
Ford Frick
Treasurer
$0
Amanda Weaver
Secretary
$0
Don Aptekar
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Ecometrics Llc
Restoration
$246,221
Allan Beezley
Legal
$127,619
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$98,489
Related organizations$287,840
Government grants $12,483,325
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$21,461,145
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $17,309,008
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$34,330,799
Total Program Service Revenue$324,596
Investment income $79,739
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$80,252
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,149
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $34,650,733

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Open Lands has awarded $53,950 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER

PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP

$38,450

SAN ISABEL LAND PROTECTION TR

Org PageRecipient Profile

Westcliffe, CO

PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP

$15,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Colorado Open Lands has recieved totaling $151,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$100,000
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$50,000
Cbc Foundation

Novelty, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$656,691
Earnings$57,342
Other Expense$23,766
Ending Balance$690,267

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