COOL GROUND INC

EIN: 274464297 501(c)(3) Human Services

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT

Total Revenue
$256,962
Total Expenses
$332,682
Total Assets
$-2,914
Net Assets
$-2,914
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
Will Hurd
Phone
8024978178
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

COOL GROUND INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $257K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $333K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

Wildlife conservation with communities in the Omo Valley Ethiopia.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $256,962
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $256,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $229,808
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $332,682
Other Expenses $102,874
TOTAL EXPENSES $332,682

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $256,962 $259,507 0.0%
Expenses $332,682 $288,719 +0.2%
Net Income $-75,720 $-29,212 +1.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$98,000
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lakew Berhanu Biodiversity Expert 40.00
Officer
$0 $30,000 $30,000
Will Hurd Executive Director 60.00
Officer
$0 $68,000 $68,000
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
2025 $256,962 $332,682 $-2,914 $-75,720
2024 $259,507 $288,719 $82,037 $-29,212
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