COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $3.7M · expenses $3.5M · assets $1.1M
- EIN
- 47-2144690
- Address
- 2432 S DOWNING ST 200, DENVER, CO 80210-5812
- Website
- CO-CO.ORG
- NTEE code
- C30
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2015
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
COCO, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES. COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES, INC. (THE CORPORATION) WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO IN OCTOBER 2014 AND COMMENCED OPERATIONS IN EARLY 2015. THE CORPORATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO FOSTER ON-THE-GROUND CONSERVATION EFFORTS THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE NATURAL RESOURCES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE NATION. TO ACHIEVE THE VISION OF A FUTURE WHERE ECOSYSTEMS THRIVE TOGETHER, FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET, COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES, INC. UNDERTAKES THE FOLLOWING MISSION DRIVEN ACTIVITIES: MENTORING PLACED-BASED COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDING FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND STAFF SUPPORT. EMPOWERING THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE ITERATIVE COMMUNITY- BASED APPROACH. INVESTING IN PEOPLE BY HELPING TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL GROUPS. ENGAGING AND EDUCATING LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEADERS ON SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING CONSERVATION ISSUES OF OUR TIME.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bruno | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2019-2024 | $133,599 | $667,702 | 1 |
| Esster Duke | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2024 | $115,679 | $115,679 | 1 |
| Carol Ekarius (former) | FORMER EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2015-2022 | $42,506 | $277,217 | 3 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
15 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Howell | CHAIR | 2015-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Mary Dawson | DIRECTOR | 2015-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Lisa Mcvicker | SECRETARY | 2015-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Madelene Mcdonald | VICE CHAIR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jen Kovecses | TREASUER | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mike Smith | DIRECTOR | 2016-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Mark Shea | DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Ch'Aska Huyhuaca | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Calabaza | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Idema (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Garald Barber (former) | TREASURER | 2018-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Al Tucker (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Dick Jeffries (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jason Lawhon (former) | director | 2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Brozo (former) | Treasurer | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2024 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $249K · 29 employees · 190 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BRUNO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $129,708 | $0 | $3,891 | $133,599 | 1 |
| ESSTER DUKE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $106,139 | $0 | $9,540 | $115,679 | 1 |
| MARY DAWSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MADELENE MCDONALD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEN KOVECSES | TREASUER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARK SHEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| CH'ASKA HUYHUACA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES CALABAZA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $113K · 32 employees · 187 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BRUNO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $109,334 | $0 | $3,280 | $112,614 | 1 |
| MARY DAWSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MADELENE MCDONALD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEN KOVECSES | TREASUER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARK SHEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2022 · 9 people listed · 2 paid, $155K · 27 employees · 8 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BRUNO | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $109,009 | $0 | $3,270 | $112,279 | 1 |
| CAROL EKARIUS | FORMER EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 20 | $42,506 | $0 | $0 | $42,506 | 3 |
| MARY DAWSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MADELENE MCDONALD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEN KOVECSES | TREASUER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARK SHEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2021 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $134K · 27 employees · 16 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BRUNO | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $95,259 | $0 | $3,644 | $98,903 | 1 |
| CAROL EKARIUS | FORMER EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 20 | $34,519 | $0 | $687 | $35,206 | 3 |
| MARY DAWSON | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM IDEMA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JEN KOVECSES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARALD BARBER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SMITH | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARK SHEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2020 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $136K · 24 employees · 16 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BRUNO | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $98,616 | $0 | $2,958 | $101,574 | 1 |
| CAROL EKARIUS | FORMER EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 20 | $34,218 | $0 | $0 | $34,218 | 3 |
| MARY DAWSON | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM IDEMA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JEN KOVECSES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARALD BARBER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SMITH | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARK SHEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2019 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $155K · 33 employees · 16 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BRUNO | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $105,932 | $0 | $2,801 | $108,733 | 1 |
| CAROL EKARIUS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 20 | $45,887 | $0 | $0 | $45,887 | 3 |
| MARY DAWSON | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM IDEMA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JEN KOVECSES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GARALD BARBER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SMITH | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2018 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 33 employees · 250 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL EKARIUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $49,787 | $0 | $0 | $49,787 | 3 |
| MARY DAWSON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM IDEMA | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JEN KOVECSES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GARALD BARBER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2017 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $44K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL EKARIUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $43,790 | $0 | $0 | $43,790 | 3 |
| MARY DAWSON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC HOWELL | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA MCVICKER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM IDEMA | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DICK JEFFRIES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2016 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $10K · 30 employees · 2,000 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Ekarius | Executive Director | 10 | $10,301 | $0 | $0 | $10,301 | 3 |
| Mary Dawson | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Eric Howell | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Lisa Mcvicker | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Idema | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Dick Jeffries | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Al Tucker | director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Jason Lawhon | director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIke smith | director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2015 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $16K · 30 employees · 2,000 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Ekarius | Executive Director | 10 | $15,522 | $0 | $0 | $15,522 | 3 |
| Mary Dawson | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Eric Howell | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Jim Brozo | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Lisa Mcvicker | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 1 contractor · $102K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE JENSEN | SPOKANE, WA | CONSULTING | $101,898 |
2019 · 1 contractor · $163K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEW WEST | DENVER, CO | TECHNICAL CONSULTING | $162,821 |
2015 · 1 contractor · $113K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Associates | Carbondale, CO | Construction | $113,296 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 30 grants to organizations · $973K
2023 · 43 grants to organizations · $1.4M
Listed grants add up to $1,421,774; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $1,523,484. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2022 · 39 grants to organizations · $1.2M
Listed grants add up to $1,174,772; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $1,218,467. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 32 grants to organizations · $867K
Listed grants add up to $866,725; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $894,131. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2020 · 18 grants to organizations · $354K
Listed grants add up to $353,679; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $367,844. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2019 · 7 grants to organizations · $133K
Listed grants add up to $132,841; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $160,293. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2018 · 2 grants to organizations · $21K
Listed grants add up to $21,136; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $42,936. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,743,920 | $3,508,373 | $1,077,448 | $470,068 | $3,273,073 | $468,011 | $133,598 | 29 | 190 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,362,630 | $3,588,027 | $483,087 | $229,034 | $2,608,943 | $753,248 | $112,614 | 32 | 187 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,153,514 | $2,950,232 | $984,542 | $454,431 | $2,214,855 | $935,844 | $112,279 | 27 | 8 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,427,870 | $2,382,180 | $744,071 | $251,149 | $1,535,226 | $892,563 | $128,337 | 27 | 16 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,059,843 | $1,938,802 | $424,674 | $205,459 | $1,172,884 | $886,884 | $135,279 | 24 | 16 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,755,804 | $1,826,125 | $327,617 | $84,418 | $1,070,856 | $684,766 | $154,620 | 33 | 16 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,709,041 | $1,636,649 | $332,270 | $154,739 | $1,217,184 | $491,655 | $44,531 | 33 | 250 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,483,958 | $1,421,704 | $315,079 | $82,347 | $814,957 | $668,960 | $49,124 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,104,061 | $1,059,692 | $136,279 | $20,093 | $257,406 | $846,655 | $16,728 | 30 | 2,000 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $923,663 | $947,939 | $113,659 | -$24,276 | $356,608 | $561,674 | $15,522 | 30 | 2,000 |
Funders of this organization
14 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,693,252 in all, tax years 2014 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIE AND IDA CROWN MEMORIAL | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES INC” | 2020-2024 | 5 | $875,000 | 2024 | $175,000 | show |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $199,973 | 2023 | $199,973 | show |
| UNITED STATES ENDOWMENT FORFORESTRY AND COMMUNITIES INC | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $149,551 | 2024 | $133,589 | show |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018, 2020 | 2 | $113,425 | 2020 | $26,175 | show |
| REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| HILLSDALE FUND INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES INC” | 2018, 2023 | 2 | $95,000 | 2023 | $45,000 | show |
| ARGOSY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES” | 2024 | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 | $50,000 | show |
| PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Fuzzy filed as “Coalitions and Collaboratives Inc” | 2017 | 1 | $48,375 | 2017 | $48,375 | show |
| SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $28,779 | 2019 | $28,779 | show |
| COLORADO WATERSHED ASSEMBLY | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 | $20,000 | show |
| WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Coalitions and Collaboratives Inc” | 2024 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| HUGH AND MICHELLE HARVEY FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Coalitions & Collaboratives Inc” | 2014 | 1 | $2,000 | 2014 | $2,000 | show |
| GORDON E AND BETTY I MOORE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES INC” | 2024 | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 | $1,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $149 | 2023 | $37 | show |
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| NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL INC | ME | C30 | $3,327,178 | $3,744,326 | Sr. Director of Communications | $139,506 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION INC | VA | C30 | $3,686,622 | $1,338,374 | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $836,713 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| HARRIS CENTER FOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION INC | NH | C30 | $2,850,196 | $1,449,337 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $99,378 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| CAPITAL REGION LAND CONSERVANCY INC | VA | C30 | $5,709,691 | $3,726,663 | EXECUTIVE DI | $113,524 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| LANDMARK CONSERVANCY INC | WI | C30 | $2,611,663 | $2,043,257 | EXECUTIVE DI | $117,541 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| HOMOSASSA RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT INC | FL | C30 | $3,900,228 | $3,860,307 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $3,508,373 spent · pay $1,561,251 · grants $979,787 · events $93,040
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,236,589 | $1,000,564 | $231,730 | $4,295 | 35.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $979,787 | $979,787 | - | - | 27.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $558,921 | $559,027 | -$106 | - | 15.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $133,598 | $106,878 | $26,720 | - | 3.8% | |
| Travel | $128,492 | $127,383 | $1,109 | - | 3.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $122,259 | $92,375 | $29,517 | $367 | 3.5% | |
| Office expenses | $82,489 | $80,405 | $2,084 | - | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT EXPENSE | $62,465 | $62,465 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Insurance | $56,497 | $45,924 | $10,475 | $98 | 1.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $54,473 | $37,015 | $17,373 | $85 | 1.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $30,575 | $30,575 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND DEVELOPMEN | $18,536 | $18,536 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Pension plan contributions | $14,332 | $9,463 | $4,754 | $115 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,600 | $10,600 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Occupancy | $9,100 | $9,100 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $5,077 | $5,077 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Fees: legal | $2,698 | $2,698 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $1,885 | $1,885 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $3,508,373 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $3,588,027 spent · pay $1,575,989 · grants $1,523,484 · events $3,594
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,523,484 | $1,523,484 | - | - | 42.5% | |
| Pay: disqualified persons | $1,272,665 | $976,506 | $264,408 | $31,751 | 35.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $307,115 | $303,129 | $3,986 | - | 8.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $118,736 | $92,297 | $23,353 | $3,086 | 3.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $112,614 | $86,095 | $23,680 | $2,839 | 3.1% | |
| Travel | $60,300 | $57,477 | $2,823 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $51,063 | $24,120 | $26,269 | $674 | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $48,793 | $21,343 | $26,860 | $590 | 1.4% | |
| Office expenses | $36,531 | $27,233 | $9,298 | - | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $20,911 | $14,049 | $6,152 | $710 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $12,000 | - | $12,000 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $10,135 | $9,328 | - | $807 | 0.3% |
| Occupancy | $8,665 | $2,800 | $5,865 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,477 | $2,465 | $1,012 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,400 | - | $1,400 | - | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT EXPENSE | $117 | - | $117 | - | 0.0% |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $21 | - | $21 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $3,588,027 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $2,950,232 spent · pay $1,412,999 · grants $1,218,467 · events $249
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,218,467 | $1,218,467 | - | - | 41.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,126,638 | $796,493 | $292,750 | $37,395 | 38.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $128,081 | $115,346 | $12,735 | - | 4.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $112,279 | $79,377 | $29,175 | $3,727 | 3.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $99,771 | $70,629 | $25,862 | $3,280 | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMNISTRATIVE SUPPORT | $91,472 | - | $91,472 | - | 3.1% |
| Other employee benefits | $57,315 | $45,247 | $11,181 | $887 | 1.9% | |
| Office expenses | $35,435 | $13,169 | $22,266 | - | 1.2% | |
| Travel | $22,713 | $18,667 | $4,046 | - | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $22,038 | - | $22,038 | - | 0.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $16,996 | $12,016 | $4,416 | $564 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $9,159 | $5,825 | $3,334 | - | 0.3% |
| Occupancy | $6,700 | $4,050 | $2,650 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $2,053 | $2,053 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $866 | $866 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $249 | - | $249 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,950,232 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $2,382,180 spent · pay $1,260,883 · grants $894,131 · events $138
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,009,074 | $729,144 | $250,183 | $29,747 | 42.4% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $894,131 | $894,131 | - | - | 37.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $128,337 | $128,337 | - | - | 5.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $114,444 | $98,337 | $16,042 | $65 | 4.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $94,112 | $67,306 | $24,297 | $2,509 | 4.0% | |
| Insurance | $58,223 | $22,244 | $35,640 | $339 | 2.4% | |
| Office expenses | $21,362 | $13,205 | $8,157 | - | 0.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $19,072 | $15,163 | $3,834 | $75 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,550 | - | $10,550 | - | 0.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $10,288 | $9,552 | - | $736 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $7,690 | - | $7,690 | - | 0.3% |
| Occupancy | $5,400 | - | $5,400 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $3,661 | $2,460 | $1,201 | - | 0.2% |
| Travel | $2,320 | $1,497 | $817 | $6 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $2,295 | $1,296 | $999 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $1,083 | - | $1,083 | - | 0.0% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $138 | $32 | $106 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,382,180 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $1,938,802 spent · pay $1,290,722 · grants $367,844 · events $114
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $994,380 | $831,580 | $147,616 | $15,184 | 51.3% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $367,844 | $367,844 | - | - | 19.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $151,027 | $151,027 | - | - | 7.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $135,279 | $123,333 | $11,382 | $564 | 7.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $88,571 | $66,120 | $21,218 | $1,233 | 4.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $60,980 | $42,584 | $18,267 | $129 | 3.1% | |
| Insurance | $52,265 | $19,955 | $32,007 | $303 | 2.7% | |
| Office expenses | $36,721 | $13,971 | $22,750 | - | 1.9% | |
| Travel | $11,617 | $10,355 | $1,262 | - | 0.6% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $11,512 | $6,079 | $4,817 | $616 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,325 | - | $7,325 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | COST SHARE | $6,160 | $6,160 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Occupancy | $5,175 | - | $5,175 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $4,150 | $3,035 | $1,115 | - | 0.2% |
| Fees: legal | $2,464 | $2,464 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $1,712 | - | $1,712 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $1,506 | $596 | $910 | - | 0.1% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $114 | - | $114 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,938,802 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $1,826,125 spent · pay $1,141,029 · grants $160,293 · events $69,209
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $843,594 | $698,925 | $135,340 | $9,329 | 46.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $249,159 | $234,809 | $14,344 | $6 | 13.6% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $160,293 | $160,293 | - | - | 8.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $154,620 | $147,932 | $6,688 | - | 8.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $79,698 | $61,792 | $17,192 | $714 | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT EXPENSE | $67,543 | $67,543 | - | - | 3.7% |
| Travel | $51,000 | $50,143 | $857 | - | 2.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $49,845 | $49,165 | $668 | $12 | 2.7% | |
| Insurance | $49,118 | $40,593 | $8,422 | $103 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | LABOR AND EQUIP | $30,381 | $30,381 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Office expenses | $23,150 | $5,073 | $18,077 | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $18,980 | $18,980 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $13,272 | $8,011 | $4,989 | $272 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $9,226 | $9,161 | $65 | - | 0.5% |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $9,055 | $8,929 | $126 | - | 0.5% |
| All other expenses | $5,925 | $2,370 | $3,555 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,950 | - | $4,950 | - | 0.3% | |
| Occupancy | $4,650 | $2,325 | $2,325 | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,666 | $1,201 | $465 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,826,125 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $1,636,649 spent · pay $918,406 · grants $42,936 · events $5,749
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $752,770 | $600,854 | $96,453 | $55,463 | 46.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $486,444 | $454,991 | $28,603 | $2,850 | 29.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $61,767 | $43,484 | $16,814 | $1,469 | 3.8% | |
| Travel | $58,440 | $57,266 | $1,174 | - | 3.6% | |
| Insurance | $50,180 | $19,012 | $31,065 | $103 | 3.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $46,633 | $24,899 | $21,241 | $493 | 2.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $44,531 | $44,231 | - | $300 | 2.7% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $42,936 | $42,936 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Office expenses | $20,817 | $4,258 | $16,559 | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $16,707 | $10,557 | $6,150 | - | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $12,705 | $9,213 | $3,382 | $110 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $12,280 | $9,533 | $2,747 | - | 0.8% |
| Fees: legal | $7,066 | - | $7,066 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $6,875 | $5,046 | $1,829 | - | 0.4% |
| Occupancy | $4,875 | - | $4,875 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT EXPENSE | $4,300 | $4,000 | $300 | - | 0.3% |
| All other expenses | $2,638 | $1,568 | $983 | $87 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | COST SHARE | $2,491 | $2,491 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,449 | $1,056 | $143 | $250 | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $745 | $745 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,636,649 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $1,421,704 spent · pay $915,221 · grants $0 · events $7,579
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: disqualified persons | $762,559 | $638,286 | $96,441 | $27,832 | 53.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $319,586 | $303,156 | $16,430 | - | 22.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $62,589 | $52,181 | $8,057 | $2,351 | 4.4% | |
| Travel | $61,945 | $61,378 | $445 | $122 | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $50,750 | $50,750 | - | - | 3.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $49,124 | $36,259 | $10,020 | $2,845 | 3.5% | |
| Insurance | $40,202 | $22,628 | $17,158 | $416 | 2.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $27,999 | $16,974 | $9,263 | $1,762 | 2.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $12,950 | $11,081 | $1,686 | $183 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT OPERATION | $12,189 | $12,100 | $89 | - | 0.9% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,579 | $5,882 | $647 | $1,050 | 0.5% | |
| Office expenses | $6,309 | $3,517 | $2,792 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,975 | - | $5,975 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $1,948 | - | $1,948 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $1,421,704 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $1,059,692 spent · pay $863,967 · grants $0 · events $1,246
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $747,505 | $744,161 | $2,639 | $705 | 70.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $118,982 | $118,982 | - | - | 11.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $61,841 | $61,535 | $241 | $65 | 5.8% | |
| Insurance | $38,292 | $19,957 | $18,335 | - | 3.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $26,210 | $25,456 | $726 | $28 | 2.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $25,576 | $19,574 | $6,002 | - | 2.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $16,728 | $15,424 | $73 | $1,231 | 1.6% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $11,683 | $11,347 | $323 | $13 | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $4,568 | $4,399 | $57 | $112 | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $3,395 | $1,197 | $2,198 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | other expenses | $2,954 | $2,894 | $60 | - | 0.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,246 | $1,223 | $23 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Books & subscriptions | $663 | - | $663 | - | 0.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $49 | $49 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,059,692 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $947,939 spent · pay $675,476 · grants $0 · events $10,463
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $596,898 | $575,958 | $16,120 | $4,820 | 63.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $222,885 | $208,543 | $13,608 | $734 | 23.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $51,291 | $49,286 | $1,604 | $401 | 5.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $27,287 | $26,303 | $787 | $197 | 2.9% | |
| Fees: management | $15,522 | $12,360 | $3,162 | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $13,325 | $11,477 | $1,519 | $329 | 1.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $10,463 | $7,138 | $3,325 | - | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $3,895 | $3,233 | $545 | $117 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | small equipment | $2,235 | $1,855 | $313 | $67 | 0.2% |
| Information technology | $1,791 | $1,486 | $251 | $54 | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $735 | $610 | $103 | $22 | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $476 | $395 | $67 | $14 | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | $379 | $166 | $207 | $6 | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | bank fees | $335 | - | $335 | - | 0.0% |
| Other (as described) | donated materials | $250 | $250 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Other (as described) | equipment rental | $172 | $172 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $947,939 | 100% |