COLORADO ENERGY AND WATER INSTITUTE

EIN: 825305142 501(c)(3) Environment

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$889,158
Total Expenses
$894,983
Total Assets
$358,862
Net Assets
$256,319
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
CHRIS HANSEN
Phone
7202432546
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COLORADO ENERGY AND WATER INSTITUTE, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $889K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE COLORADO ENERGY AND WATER INSTITUTE (DBA THE INSTITUTE FOR WESTERN ENERGY (THE ORGANIZATION) IS ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION IS FORMED TO BRING TOGETHER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY, POLICY, NONPROFIT AND ACADEMIC LEADERS IN INTENTIONALLY INTIMATE SETTINGS TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT NORTH AMERICA'S ENERGY AND WATER FUTURE; AND TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT ISSUES CONCERNING ENERGY AND WATER AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO CHALLENGES FACING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY AND WATER. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A FORUM TO ENGAGE IN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN RESEARCH, DISCUSSION, AND COLLABORATION ON PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS AND INITIATIVES CONCERNING ENERGY AND WATER. THE ORGANIZATION MAY ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES AS ALLOWED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3), WHICH ARE RELATED TO OR FURTHER ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $572,800
Program Service Revenue $295,167
Investment Income $18,220
Other Revenue $2,971
TOTAL REVENUE $889,158

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $177,310
Fundraising Expenses $80,000
Program Expenses $620,836
Other Expenses $637,673
TOTAL EXPENSES $894,983

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $889,158 $630,543 +0.4%
Expenses $894,983 $411,136 +1.2%
Net Income $-5,825 $219,407 -1.0%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
7

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
3
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HELEN MORAN CONSULTANT 0.00
Highest
$106,000 $0 $106,000
GENA BUHLER TREASURER/DI N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HANSEN CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THAD KUROWSKI SECRETARY N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MURRAY DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEEN STAKS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAHVI WILSON DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW LADD COO 40.00
Officer
$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 $889,158 $894,983 $358,862 $-5,825
2024 $630,543 $411,136 $395,557 $219,407
2023 $328,650 $439,772 $318,967 $-111,122
2022 $551,409 $367,158 $410,421 $184,251
2021 $235,998 $194,340 $145,931 $41,658
2020 $287,772 $349,673 $103,939 $-61,901
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