Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
- Assets
- $10.4m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Durango, CO
- Founding
- 10/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-1474900
Organization Overview
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado is located in Durango, CO. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado 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, Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado generated $6.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.5% 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 2014, Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado has awarded 247 individual grants totaling $10,896,582. 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 DEVELOP AND INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING THAT CONNECTS DONORS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE SOUTHWEST COLORADO AREA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NONPROFIT SUPPORT - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS A ROBUST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN SW COLORADO. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND THEN WORK WITH LOCAL TALENT AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE STATE TO BRING HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT CAN BOLSTER CAPACITY AT OUR LOCAL NONPROFIT. OUR ORGANIZATION FEELS STRONGLY THAT OUR WORK TO MAKE A STRONGER NONPROFIT COMMUNITY WILL IN TURN CREATE A MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY. AS A COMMUNITY FACILITATOR, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SUCCESS FOR NONPROFITS AND MAXIMIZE EFFECTIVE GRANT MAKING FOR PHILANTHROPISTS TO MAKE SOUTHWEST COLORADO A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. ONE OF THE WAYS WE DO THIS IS BY ACTING AS A MATCHMAKER BETWEEN PHILANTHROPISTS' PASSIONS AND THE NONPROFITS DOING THE WORK.
FISCAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS GRANTS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS WHICH HAVE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY. ALL FORWARD ADVENTURE, BEAR SMART, CAFE AU PLAY, CANCER COALITION OF SW COLORADO, COMMUNITY TREEHOUSE, DAYBREAK SOLAR PROJECT,DURANGO DERAILERS, DUMPSTER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, NEW FACE PRODUCTIONS, PINE RIVER SHARES ARE ALL FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS.
EVENTS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONCERT SERIES AND THE 19TH HOLE CONCERT SERIES, SERVING LA PLATA AND ARCHULETA COUNTIES, BENEFITED 15 NONPROFITS. ALONG WITH OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS, WE CONDUCTED A COMPETITIVE REVIEW, SELECTED THE NONPROFITS AND ORGANIZED THE EVENT'S LOGISTICS AND MARKETING. THEN, THE NONPROFIT WENT TO WORK ON PR SPLITTING UP DUTIES AND WORKING TOGETHER. EACH NONPROFIT RECEIVED AT LEAST $1,000. THIS WAS A GREAT WAY TO PRACTICE GRANT WRITING, SHARE RESPONSIBILITY IN EVENT MARKETING AND PR AS WELL AS HAVE A LOW KEY EVENT FOR FUNDERS AND FRIENDS. RELATED FUND RAISING AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE G. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS CREAFTED THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE SPEAKER SERIES TO ALIGN WITH OUR CORE VALUES. WE COMMIT TO BRING IN NATIONALLY KNOWN SPEAKERS ANNUALLY TO TALK ABOUT THEIR PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Briggen Wrinkle Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $77,514 |
Mike French Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shawn Candelaria President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Moody Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nancy Bonnett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Debbie Pfeifer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $5,972,846 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,972,846 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $249,346 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,131 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,509,684 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,251,344 |
| 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. | $77,515 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,379 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $187,847 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,733 |
| Fees for services: Management | $222,816 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,178 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,874,167 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,642,564 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,676,234 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,000 |
| 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 | $7,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,158 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,340 |
| Total assets | $10,384,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,095 |
| 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 | $2,273,102 |
| Total liabilities | $2,280,197 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,029,597 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,075,002 |
| 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 | $10,384,796 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado has awarded $3,153,661 in support to 48 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL | | | $1,937,500 |
9R SCHOOL DISTRICT | | | $270,000 |
Durango, CO | | $90,344 |
MANNA | | | $73,750 |
Durango, CO | | $59,350 |
Durango, CO | | $52,900 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado has recieved totaling $218,912.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $68,330 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $42,081 |
The Colorado Health Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $35,078 |
Chinook Fund Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM & OPERATING SUPPORT | $24,000 |
Energy Outreach Colorado Denver, CO PURPOSE: ENERGY ASSISTANCE | $21,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $14,923 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, CO | $62,511,754 | $28,301,426 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $291,884,746 | $15,071,209 |
Impact Charitable Denver, CO | $10,724,494 | $21,202,015 |
Greater Salina Community Foundation Salina, KS | $322,187,245 | $17,442,186 |
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Manhattan, KS | $138,440,801 | $66,806,194 |
Jewishcolorado Denver, CO | $81,767,824 | $13,645,129 |
Community Foundation For Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | $172,311,447 | $35,644,345 |
The Community Foundation Boulder, CO | $79,799,287 | $19,282,047 |
Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY | $214,898,852 | $21,534,093 |
Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado Fort Collins, CO | $185,330,639 | $37,336,720 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | $157,844,908 | $29,193,344 |
Yampa Valley Community Foundation Steamboat Springs, CO | $51,851,485 | $30,806,242 |