WHEAT RIDGE 2020 INC

EIN: 562550132 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WHEAT RIDGE, CO

Total Revenue
$677,733
Total Expenses
$896,837
Total Assets
$1,965,695
Net Assets
$1,749,303
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
DAVID KUETER
Phone
7202591030
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WHEAT RIDGE 2020 INC, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $678K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $897K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

WHEAT RIDGE 2020, INC. DBA LOCALWORKS ADVANCES WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, AS A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY. LOCALWORKS FOCUSES ON PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ARTS AND CULTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $118,084 Revenue: $27,362

SPECIAL EVENTS, BUSINESS PROMOTION, BUSINESS STABILITYDESCRIPTION: LOCALWORKS PROVIDED THREE LARGE COMMUNITY EVENTS, THE WEST 29TH MARKETPLACE BLOCK PARTY, RIDGEFEST AND THE EXPLORE44 RAD RETRO RUN...

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SPECIAL EVENTS, BUSINESS PROMOTION, BUSINESS STABILITYDESCRIPTION: LOCALWORKS PROVIDED THREE LARGE COMMUNITY EVENTS, THE WEST 29TH MARKETPLACE BLOCK PARTY, RIDGEFEST AND THE EXPLORE44 RAD RETRO RUN. LOCALWORKS ALSO PROVIDED BUILDING UP BUSINESS LOANS, SUPPORTING LOCAL WHEAT RIDGE BUSINESSES WITH BOTH BRICK AND MORTAR IMPROVEMENTS AND INTERNAL PROCESSING IMPROVEMENTS. LOCALWORKS ALSO HOSTED A GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SEPTEMBER, $14,591 WAS RAISED IN SUPPORT OF THE LOCALWORKS MISSION.

Program 2
Expenses: $136,438

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PROMOTION OF VOLUNTEERISM AND CLEANER COMMUNITIESDESCRIPTION: LOCALWORKS PROVIDES BLOCK PARTY GRANTS, A BLOCK PARTY LIBRARY HOUSED WITH EQUIPMENT FOR WHEAT RIDGE RESIDENTS TO...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PROMOTION OF VOLUNTEERISM AND CLEANER COMMUNITIESDESCRIPTION: LOCALWORKS PROVIDES BLOCK PARTY GRANTS, A BLOCK PARTY LIBRARY HOUSED WITH EQUIPMENT FOR WHEAT RIDGE RESIDENTS TO CHECK OUT FOR FREE, TLC CLEAN UP DAYS, NEIGHBORHOOD DUMPSTER GRANTS AND MOVIES IN THE PARK TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY, ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEERISM, WHILE PROMOTING CLEANER AND SAFER COMMUNITIES. THERE WERE 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DUMPSTER GRANTS THAT NEIGHBORS GATHERED AND FILLED DUMPSTERS WITH DEBRIS AND JUNK, COMING TOGETHER AND BEAUTIFYING THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. THERE WERE FOUR TLC DUMPSTER DAYS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 15 BLOCK PARTY GRANTS UP TO $150 EACH TO PROMOTE NEIGHBORS TO GATHER TOGETHER TO BETTER RETAIN RESIDENTS IN THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE. LOCALWORKS ALSO HOSTED 10 LIVE LOCAL EVENTS, GETTING RESIDENTS INSIDE OF LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SHOP AND LIVE LOCAL.

Program 3
Expenses: $411,912 Revenue: $32,862

MAKERSPACEDESCRIPTION: LOCALWORKS REMODELED A 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE DONATED BY THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND PROCURED EQUIPMENT TO FILL THE FABRICATION SHOP, WOODSHOP AND METAL SHOP. LOCALWORKS...

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MAKERSPACEDESCRIPTION: LOCALWORKS REMODELED A 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE DONATED BY THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND PROCURED EQUIPMENT TO FILL THE FABRICATION SHOP, WOODSHOP AND METAL SHOP. LOCALWORKS OPENED THE PROGRAM, CLEAR CREEK MAKERSPACE ON MARCH 30TH, 2024 AND MEMBERSHIPS BECAME AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC ON APRIL 1ST, 2024. THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND RENOVATION WERE APPROVED TO BE AN INVESTMENT FROM THE LOCALWORKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS YEAR'S EXPENSES ASSOCIATED ARE A ONE-TIME CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR PHASE I OF CLEAR CREEK MAKERSPACE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $587,384
Program Service Revenue $60,224
Investment Income $33,930
Other Revenue $-3,805
TOTAL REVENUE $677,733

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $24,749
Salaries & Benefits $325,957
Fundraising Expenses $19,273
Program Expenses $666,434
Other Expenses $546,131
TOTAL EXPENSES $896,837

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $677,733 $388,221 +0.7%
Expenses $896,837 $520,302 +0.7%
Net Income $-219,104 $-132,081 +0.7%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
5
Volunteers
200

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
$106,904
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAIGE PIPER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$102,178 $4,726 $106,904
DARIN HAMMERSCHMIDT BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL BLUM GARCIA BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS CARPENTER BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HEYER BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN GRAEVE BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY WOMBLE BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC MARTINEZ BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
TADD OVERSTREET BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA SCOFIELD BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY LAUFER PRESIDENT 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KUETER VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL GASSEN TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE KOSTELECKY SECRETARY 0.50
Officer 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $677,733 $896,837 $1,965,695 $-219,104
2023 $388,221 $520,302 $2,173,577 $-132,081
2022 $511,850 $457,341 $1,726,064 $54,509
2021 $517,831 $452,305 $1,700,928 $65,526
2020 $499,304 $527,612 $1,644,120 $-28,308
2019 $605,071 $696,901 $1,672,277 $-91,830
2018 $995,291 $676,184 $1,764,855 $319,107
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