Deer Hill Foundation

EIN: 841449671 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Mancos, CO

Total Revenue
$154,102
Total Expenses
$252,373
Total Assets
$450,565
Net Assets
$450,376
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CO
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Deer Hill Foundation, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $154K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $252K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 64% operating deficit.

Mission

Student scholarships for wilderness expeditions and cross-cultural service projects on the Colorado Plateau; partnerships and collaborations in Native communities in the Four Corners region; and staff education to inculcate best practices in the delivery of these programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $194,393

The Deer Hill Foundation (DHF) awards student scholarships for individuals and groups to participate in wilderness expeditions and cross-cultural service programs. Awards are based on financial need...

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The Deer Hill Foundation (DHF) awards student scholarships for individuals and groups to participate in wilderness expeditions and cross-cultural service programs. Awards are based on financial need. These experiences promote greater self awareness, cultural sensitivity, and personal empowerment for high potential students who would otherwise be unable to afford program costs. For the largest, three-element program there were 32 students and $104,105 in scholarships. For the two-element program there were 35 students and they were from Ouray, Montezuma and San Miguel counties.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,749

The Deer Hill Foundation (DHF) supports cross-cultural projects in Navajo, Hopi and Zuni communities in Arizona and New Mexico. DHF provides logistical and technical support as well as tools...

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The Deer Hill Foundation (DHF) supports cross-cultural projects in Navajo, Hopi and Zuni communities in Arizona and New Mexico. DHF provides logistical and technical support as well as tools, materials, and supplies. Native service projects for 13 youth groups, totaling 157 students averaged four days on site for a total of 4397 service hours. Projects included building fence; irrigation; tree planting; community garden; building a shade arbor; planting and tending cornfields; tending and shearing sheep; re-building stone bread oven; and clay whitewash in preparation for Kachina dances in Hopi communities. Conservation service: 3 youth groups, for a total of 145 students participated in conservation projects from 1-3 days in length for a total of 1320 hours. Projects included trail work and signage in partnership with BLM, and general farm work to support the Montezuma Land Conservancy in Cortez, CO.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,210

COVIDs impact lessened in 2022 but remained challenging in 2023 in regard to employment, housing, and basic necessities (e.g. food, clothing, transportation). With so many families already living...

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COVIDs impact lessened in 2022 but remained challenging in 2023 in regard to employment, housing, and basic necessities (e.g. food, clothing, transportation). With so many families already living below the poverty line, Native peoples are especially vulnerable. Every family has stories of loss, even death during the pandemic. DHF continues to support Native Host families with food, livestock feed, tools and materials, and clothing.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $113,519
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $40,583
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $154,102

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $163,545
Salaries & Benefits $32,294
Fundraising Expenses $1,747
Program Expenses $232,352
Other Expenses $56,534
TOTAL EXPENSES $252,373

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $154,102 $187,822 -0.2%
Expenses $252,373 $225,895 +0.1%
Net Income $-98,271 $-38,073 +1.6%
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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$30,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Douglas Capelin Executive Director 40.00
Director
$30,000 $0 $30,000
Nicol Gaffney Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Karpfen Board Chair 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Cobb Secretary 1.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $154,102 $252,373 $450,565 $-98,271
2022 $187,822 $225,895 $548,923 $-38,073
2021 $220,679 $129,748 $596,068 $90,931
2020 $356,930 $363,888 $517,000 $-6,958
2019 $840,875 $1,060,074 $646,460 $-219,199
2018 $493,910 $226,712 $781,144 $267,198
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