LINCOLN HILLS CARES

EIN: 814552726 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$1,128,881
Total Expenses
$1,047,022
Total Assets
$357,266
Net Assets
$305,489
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
DR JEANETTE PATTERSON
Phone
3035144150
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LINCOLN HILLS CARES, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.0M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

LINCOLN HILLS CARES DEVELOPS THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION, CULTURAL HISTORY EXPLORATION, AND WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS EMPOWER YOUTH WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY, DUE TO ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $368,259

OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS - REACHED 4,900+ YOUTH THROUGH SUMMER CAMPS AND SCHOOL-YEAR OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACROSS COLORADO. THE NIZHONI EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE...

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS - REACHED 4,900+ YOUTH THROUGH SUMMER CAMPS AND SCHOOL-YEAR OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACROSS COLORADO. THE NIZHONI EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE THRIVED, WELCOMING 6 GIRLS OVER 7 WEEKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WINDY CREEK RANCH. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS - HIRING A NIZHONI EQUESTRIAN MANAGER WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF EQUINE EXPERIENCE, BRINGING EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE TO THE PROGRAM. RELOCATING THE PROGRAM TO THE MOUNTAIN EDUCATION CAMPUS AT LINCOLN HILLS, PROVIDING AN ENHANCED ENVIRONMENT FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING. PURCHASING EIGHT HORSES TO SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPANSION AND PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT. PARTNERING WITH TEAMWORKS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND ESTEM SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALISTS TO DESIGN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HORSE TRAILS ON THE RANCH. ENHANCING THE NIZHONI CURRICULUM BY INCORPORATING: A HISTORY HIKE TO WINKS LODGE AND AN IN-DEPTH HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF CAMP NIZHONI, ENRICHING PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $286,789

CAREER PATHWAYS HIGHLIGHTS: FAMILY & PARENT ENGAGEMENT: DELIVERED COLLEGE, CAREER READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION TO 30+ PARENTS THROUGH THE E-STEM FWD INITIATIVE-STRENGTHENING...

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CAREER PATHWAYS HIGHLIGHTS: FAMILY & PARENT ENGAGEMENT: DELIVERED COLLEGE, CAREER READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION TO 30+ PARENTS THROUGH THE E-STEM FWD INITIATIVE-STRENGTHENING WHOLE-FAMILY PATHWAYS TO POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS. COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP: ENGAGED 15 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS IN HANDS-ON STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS, SUPPORTING CLEANUP AND CARE OF THE LINCOLN HILLS RANCH AREA.

Program 3
Expenses: $186,026

E-STEM FWD LAUNCH: SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED E-STEM FWD (FUTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) WITH 30 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS- DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND ADAMS...

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E-STEM FWD LAUNCH: SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED E-STEM FWD (FUTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) WITH 30 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS- DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND ADAMS 12-INTRODUCING REAL-WORLD EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND CAREER PATHWAYS. OUTDOOR INFRASTRUCTURE & ACCESS: DESIGNED AND RESTORED SIX WALKING TRAILS TOTALING 2 MILES, OFFERING A 45-MINUTE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE AT 8,170 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS-EXPANDING SAFE, ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AT LINCOLN HILLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,107,463
Program Service Revenue $20,127
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1,291
TOTAL REVENUE $1,128,881

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $774,219
Fundraising Expenses $15,236
Program Expenses $841,074
Other Expenses $272,803
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,047,022

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,128,881 $1,018,889 +0.1%
Expenses $1,047,022 $1,221,954 -0.1%
Net Income $81,859 $-203,065 -1.4%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
43
Volunteers
23

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
4
$208,414
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JR LAPIERRE MANAGING DIR 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $104,735
DR JEANETTE PATTERSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $103,679
ALTON DILLARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NNEKA MCPHEE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER A PARKER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLAN SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEALE TEJADA PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SID WILSON DIRECTOR 2.00
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
2025 $1,128,881 $1,047,022 $357,266 $81,859
2024 $1,018,889 $1,221,954 $282,384 $-203,065
2023 $968,945 $968,270 $567,571 $675
2022 $1,196,039 $947,497 $500,989 $248,542
2022 $1,196,039 $947,497 $500,989 $248,542
2022 $205,421 $186,166 $495,127 $19,255
2021 $876,453 $823,704 $255,388 $52,749
2021 $876,453 $823,704 $255,388 $52,749
2020 $414,956 $408,856 $159,603 $6,100
2019 $343,171 $268,410 $108,389 $74,761
2018 $211,191 $244,970 $31,914 $-33,779
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