COLORADO OPEN LANDS

EIN: 840866211 501(c)(3) Environment

LAKEWOOD, CO

Total Revenue
$51,292,712
Total Expenses
$50,033,875
Total Assets
$14,018,419
Net Assets
$12,075,698
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
ANTHONY CALIGIURI
Phone
3039882373
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

COLORADO OPEN LANDS, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $51.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

COLORADO OPEN LANDS' MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE SIGNIFICANT OPEN LANDS AND NATURAL HERITAGE OF COLORADO THROUGH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATIVE LAND CONSERVATION, AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $43,875,623 Revenue: $545,125

LAND CONSERVATION WE HAVE LED THE PROTECTION OF NEARLY 700,000 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE ACROSS COLORADO, THANKS TO FANTASTIC PARTNERSHIPS AND VISIONARY LANDOWNERS. THE PROTECTION OF THOSE 700,000 ACRES...

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LAND CONSERVATION WE HAVE LED THE PROTECTION OF NEARLY 700,000 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE ACROSS COLORADO, THANKS TO FANTASTIC PARTNERSHIPS AND VISIONARY LANDOWNERS. THE PROTECTION OF THOSE 700,000 ACRES ENSURES THAT VALUABLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, PRODUCTIVE FARMS AND RANCHES, IRREPLACEABLE SCENIC VIEWS, AND VITAL WETLANDS AND RIVER CORRIDORS WILL BE THERE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE USE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AS OUR PRIMARY METHOD FOR PROTECTING LAND. A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT THAT ENSURES EACH PROPERTY'S UNIQUE CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,832,783 Revenue: $109,936

STEWARDSHIP THE PURPOSE OF OUR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT THE CONSERVATION VALUES (FOR EXAMPLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, OPEN SPACE INCLUDING PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL...

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STEWARDSHIP THE PURPOSE OF OUR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT THE CONSERVATION VALUES (FOR EXAMPLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, OPEN SPACE INCLUDING PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES) OF EACH CONSERVATION EASEMENT WE HOLD ARE PROTECTED FOREVER. BY DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT THE WISHES OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT DONOR AND THE PUBLIC'S TRUST ARE UPHELD. COLORADO OPEN LANDS MAINTAINS A MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM THAT IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO AND ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,011,069

HEALTHY LANDS & WATER THE PURPOSE OF THE HEALTHY LANDS & WATER PROGRAM IS TO RESTORE CRITICAL LANDSCAPES TO BE ECOLOGICALLY VIBRANT, RESILIENT, AND PRODUCTIVE. TO ACHIEVE THIS WORK, WE BUILD STRONG...

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HEALTHY LANDS & WATER THE PURPOSE OF THE HEALTHY LANDS & WATER PROGRAM IS TO RESTORE CRITICAL LANDSCAPES TO BE ECOLOGICALLY VIBRANT, RESILIENT, AND PRODUCTIVE. TO ACHIEVE THIS WORK, WE BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT LANDOWNERS IN STEWARDING, RESTORING, AND ENRICHING CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES ACROSS COLORADO.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $49,912,520
Program Service Revenue $657,300
Investment Income $422,980
Other Revenue $299,912
TOTAL REVENUE $51,292,712

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,418,232
Salaries & Benefits $2,573,177
Fundraising Expenses $364,911
Program Expenses $49,086,776
Other Expenses $46,042,466
TOTAL EXPENSES $50,033,875

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $51,292,712 $33,137,776 +0.5%
Expenses $50,033,875 $33,918,294 +0.5%
Net Income $1,258,837 $-780,518 -2.6%
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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
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
31
Volunteers
25

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
$198,172
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL PHILLIPS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE LEAVELL VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FORD FRICK TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA WEAVER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON APTEKAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TA BARRON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB DELINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DOWLING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDELL FLEMING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA FRANK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY GUERRIERI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE KURTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATE MCCOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN FOX PINKOWITZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA RECORDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE RUSSELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WES SEGELKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLEAVE SIMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK STERMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF TRUJILLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE TRYBA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY VICKERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC WILKINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAT AUGUR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY MONTANO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY CALIGIURI PRESIDENT & 39.00
Officer
$173,019 $25,153 $198,172
SARAH PARMAR DIR. OF CONS 40.00
Highest
$101,010 $11,403 $112,413
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 $51,292,712 $50,033,875 $14,018,419 $1,258,837
2024 $33,137,776 $33,918,294 $12,659,008 $-780,518
2023 $46,520,950 $47,850,137 $12,432,405 $-1,329,187
2022 $34,650,733 $30,328,102 $13,741,113 $4,322,631
2021 $26,643,606 $25,740,817 $8,877,456 $902,789
2020 $23,604,006 $22,405,540 $7,045,076 $1,198,466
2019 $21,181,661 $21,816,238 $5,933,397 $-634,577
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