COLORADO ENERGY AND WATER INSTITUTE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $365,951 Revenue: $295,167

WESTERN POWER PLAYERS (WPP) IS THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP CONVENING PROGRAM THAT BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING UTILITIES, DEVELOPERS, ADVOCACY...

WESTERN POWER PLAYERS (WPP) IS THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP CONVENING PROGRAM THAT BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING UTILITIES, DEVELOPERS, ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, LABOR UNIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ENERGY BUYERS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND CONSULTING FIRMS. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED WPP VII AND VIII, WHICH FOCUSED ON WESTERN REGIONAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT, TRANSMISSION PLANNING, AND ENERGY.

Program 2

Expenses: $254,885

DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON BUILDING UPON THE FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS OF THE WESTERN ENERGY CAUCUS, INCLUDING RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS AND HOSTING THREE WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE WESTERN ENERGY CAUCUS IS FUNDED ENTIRELY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS AND DOES NOT GENERATE PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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