FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC

EIN: 273657002 501(c)(3) Environment

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

Total Revenue
$1,214,603
Total Expenses
$1,049,299
Total Assets
$1,186,767
Net Assets
$1,023,618
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
LINDSEY MARLOW
Phone
9703677044
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.0M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL INTEGRITY OF THE YAMPA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, THROUGH STEWARDSHIP, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $219,196

YAMPA RIVER FUND, AN ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND MANAGED BY FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA. THE YAMPA RIVER FUND HAS ITS OWN BOARD AND STEERING COMMITTEE WHO MAKE DECISIONS ON...

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YAMPA RIVER FUND, AN ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND MANAGED BY FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA. THE YAMPA RIVER FUND HAS ITS OWN BOARD AND STEERING COMMITTEE WHO MAKE DECISIONS ON GRANT MAKING FOR WATER RELEASES, HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS AND MULTI-BENEFIT PROJECTS. FUNDS ARE GRANTED TO FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA, WHICH EXECUTES THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE FUND'S BOARD AND MANAGES GRANTED FUNDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $249,897 Revenue: $122,354

THE YAMPA RIVER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM (YSTEW) IS A PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM LED BY FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA AND SUPPORTED BY THE YAMPA RIVER COLLABORATIVE. USING RIVER HEALTH DATA AND...

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THE YAMPA RIVER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM (YSTEW) IS A PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM LED BY FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA AND SUPPORTED BY THE YAMPA RIVER COLLABORATIVE. USING RIVER HEALTH DATA AND STAKEHOLDER INPUT, YSTEW IDENTIFIES SPECIFIC WAYS TO MOVE THE YAMPA TO A HEALTHIER STATE THROUGH EMPOWERING LANDOWNERS, LAND MANAGERS, AND PRACTITIONERS TO IMPLEMENT RIVER RESTORATION PROJECTS AND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT RIVER HEALTH. SPECIFICALLY, YSTEW DOES THIS BY: 1) ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS TO DEFINE DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO MOVE EXISTING CONDITIONS TOWARD THIS VISION, 2) IDENTIFYING COMMON BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTING RIVER RESTORATION PROJECTS AND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND 3) PROVIDING LANDOWNERS, LAND MANAGERS, AND PRACTITIONERS WITH TRAINING ON HOW TO USE THE IDENTIFIED STRATEGIES, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $181,603 Revenue: $54,731

THE YAMPA RIVER AWARENESS PROJECT'S (YRAP) GOALS ARE TO: DOCUMENT THE UNIQUE RESOURCES AND VALUES OF THE WILD AND FREE FLOWING YAMPA RIVER. INFORM THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT THESE VALUES AND...

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THE YAMPA RIVER AWARENESS PROJECT'S (YRAP) GOALS ARE TO: DOCUMENT THE UNIQUE RESOURCES AND VALUES OF THE WILD AND FREE FLOWING YAMPA RIVER. INFORM THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT THESE VALUES AND WHAT COULD BE LOST IF A MAJOR DAM, DIVERSION OR DEWATERING PROJECT OCCURS ON THE YAMPA. INSPIRE PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE YAMPA RIVER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. YAMPA RIVER FESTIVAL WHICH RAISES AWARENESS OF THE YAMPA RIVER LOCATED IN COLORADO AND UTAH. THE EVENT COMBINES FEATURED SPEAKERS DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE YAMPA RIVER AS WELL AS RIVER RELATED COMPETETIVE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. YAMPA RIVER YOUTH CAMPS: THE MAIN GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO TRAVEL SAFELY IN WHITEWATER RIVER CONDITIONS WHILE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCES HERE IN THE YAMPA VALLEY. THIS CLASS WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF NORTHWEST COLORADO TO GET THEIR FOOT IN THE DOOR WITH NOT ONLY BEGINNER RIVER SKILLS BUT ALSO ON LOCAL RIVER KNOWLEDGE. THROUGH RIVER CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION YOUTH WILL COME AWAY AS AGENTS OF CHANGE AND STEWARDS TO OUR LOCAL RIVER AND ADJACENT AGRICULTURAL, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. PUBLIC RELATIONS DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE YAMPA RIVER AND IT'S TRIBUTARIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $999,542
Program Service Revenue $184,161
Investment Income $20,867
Other Revenue $10,033
TOTAL REVENUE $1,214,603

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $214,752
Salaries & Benefits $460,421
Fundraising Expenses $44,606
Program Expenses $848,868
Other Expenses $374,126
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,049,299

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,214,603 $675,824 +0.8%
Expenses $1,049,299 $741,219 +0.4%
Net Income $165,304 $-65,395 -3.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
13
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$92,474
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDSEY MARLOW EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$89,179 $3,295 $92,474
JACKIE BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER VAN DE CARR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG HAMILTON VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ST JOHN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY KENNEDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE KILPATRICK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WELLMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN WOGSLAND PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CALDER YOUNG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,214,603 $1,049,299 $1,186,767 $165,304
2023 $675,824 $741,219 $1,002,626 $-65,395
2022 $519,990 $338,750 $955,438 $181,240
2021 $371,782 $244,812 $575,517 $126,970
2020 $267,201 $145,788 $454,024 $121,413
2019 $251,665 $87,705 $321,855 $163,960
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