2024-11-14T12:08:10-06:00 2023-12-31 STOCKMAN KAST RYAN & CO LLP 102 N CASCADE AVENUE SUITE 400 COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 990 2023-01-01 208643063 Colorado Springs Utilities Foundation % APRIL CONWAY-SPEAKE COLO 7196683835 121 S Tejon Street 5th Floor Colorado Springs CO 80903 Natalie Lovell secretary 7196683835 2024-11-15 true true Kimberly N Coleman P00967133 7196301186 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Natalie Lovell 121 S Tejon Street 5th Floor Colo Springs CO 80903 1095981 false X https://projectcopecs.org/ X 2007 CO To operate exclusively for public, charitable, or educational purposes to benefit the Colorado Springs Utilities community. 5 0 0 0 0 1169727 1018531 0 0 16974 77450 0 0 1186701 1095981 410106 1171975 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44914 2136 455020 1174111 731681 -78130 3477939 3407422 12179 19792 3465760 3387630 TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC, CHARITABLE, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO BENEFIT THE COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES COMMUNITY AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED BY OPERATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES. false false 1171975 1171975 THE PROJECT COPE PROGRAM PROVIDED EMERGENCY UTILITY BILL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS OF COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH TEN NONPROFIT AGENCIES, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 1701 HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP KEEP THEIR ENERGY AND WATER SERVICES ACTIVE. 1171975 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 0 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false CO X APRIL CONWAY-SPEAKE 7196683836 121 S TEJON ST 5TH FLOOR Colorado Springs CO 80903 Travas Deal Director (To 4/2023) 0.0 40.0 X 0 467108 76466 Lisa Barbato Director (From 05/2023) 0.0 40.0 X 0 340068 69797 Tristan Gearhart Treasurer 0.0 40.0 X X 0 331833 76002 Mike Francolino President 0.0 40.0 X X 0 326136 73030 Renee Adams Director 0.0 40.0 X 0 290918 72883 Natalie Lovell Secretary 0.0 40.0 X X 0 168254 49963 0 1924317 418141 0 false true false 0 80 447492 570959 1018531 0 77450 77450 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1095981 77450 1171975 1171975 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2136 2136 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1174111 1171975 2136 0 123348 350015 3179651 2890920 174940 166487 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3477939 3407422 5466 11755 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6713 8037 12179 19792 X 3290820 3221143 174940 166487 3465760 3387630 3477939 3407422 -78130 X X false true X true false X X X 1 COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES 846000574 6 true 1171975 0 1 1171975 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false Schedule A, Part IV, Line 2 COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION HAS A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 DUE TO COLORADO SPRINGS UTILIT 8037 8037 X 1251811 155830 155830 1095981 1095981 1329941 155830 155830 1174111 1174111 SCHEDULE D PART X, LINE 2 The Foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Foundation qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction. The Foundation believes that it does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. true Colorado Springs Utilities 121 S Tejon StSte 200 CO SpgsCo Colorado Springs CO 80903 846000574 GOVERNMENT 1100680 Bill assistance for utilities customers. Catholic Charities 228 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903 840586169 501(C)(3) 14036 Bill assistance for utilities customers. Crossfire Ministries 3975 N Academy Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80917 841295381 501(C)(3) 9828 Bill assistance for utilities customers. Mercy's Gate 4360 Montebello Dr 300 Colorado Springs CO 80918 841093341 501(C)(3) 13022 Bill assistance for utilities customers. The Salvation Army 908 Yuma Street Colorado Springs CO 80909 941156347 501(C)(3) 18470 Bill assistance for utilities customers. WESTSIDE CARES 2808 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80904 742354492 501(C)(3) 7871 Bill assistance for utilities customers. 6 0 SCHEDULE I PART I LINE 2 The actual transactions are tracked by Colorado Springs Utilities in the Community Relations Department, the Customer Service Department, and through the documentation maintained by the partner agencies. There are multiple check points for accuracy. SCHEDULE I PART II LINE 1 COLUMN (H) Purpose of Grant or Assistance: Bill assistance for utilities customers. false false false false false false false false false Tristan Gearhart Treasurer 331833 48708 27294 407835 Travas Deal Director (To 4/2023) 467108 48708 27758 543574 Mike Francolino President 326136 48708 24322 399166 Renee Adams Director 290918 42637 30246 363801 Natalie Lovell Secretary 168254 24709 25254 218217 Lisa Barbato Director (From 05/2023) 340068 48708 21089 409865 Schedule J, Part I, line 3 Colorado Springs utilities is a governmental entity, and follows the applicable governmental rules and requirements for employee compensation. Form 990, Part VI, section A line 6 and 7a Colorado springs utilities (utilities), acting by and through its ceo or his designee, has the right in perpetuity to appoint all members of the board of directors of the Colorado springs utilities FOUNDATION (FDN). Form 990, Part VI, section A line 7b bylaw amendments are subject to the approval of Colorado springs utilities (utilities), acting by and through its CEO or his designee. Form 990 Part VI, Section B, line 11B THE FOUNDATION OFFICERS REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. Form 990 Part VI, Section B, line 12 c THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE CORPORATION BYLAWS WHICH ARE ISSUED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. Board members sign a conflict of interest statement annually. FORM 990 PART VI section c LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON WRITTEN OR VERBAL REQUEST. A COPY OF THE FORMS ARE MAILED TO THE REQUESTOR OR AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE DURING WORK HOURS. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a and line 1b per irs instructions, THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS ARE DETERMINED TO NOT BE INDEPENDENT because they receive compensation as an employee of a related organization (colorado springs utilities): Travas Deal, Lisa Barbato, Tristan Gearhear, Mike Francolino, Renee Adams, and Natalie Lovell ." Form 990, Part VIII, line 1G COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES (UTILITIES) PROVIDED THE COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION (FDN) SERVICES FOR ACCOUNTING, treasury, fundraising, and administrative services DURING THE 2023 YEAR, FOR A TOTAL VALUE OF $155,830. SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEARS, UTILITIES FORGAVE/ CONTRIBUTED BACK TO THE FDN THE SERVICE FEE TOTAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,830. FOLLOWING THE IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENT, THE INKIND (NONFINANCIAL ASSET) SERVICE CONTRIBUTION OF $155,830 HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE FDN'S FORM 990 PART VIII STATEMENT OF REVENUE, AND FORM 990 PART IX FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE. THE CONTRIBUTED SERVICES ARE ALSO NOT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE B, SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTORS. form 990 part XII, line 2c THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS . Colorado Springs Utilities 121 S Tejon St 200 Colorado Springs CO 80903 846000574 Public Utilit CO Sec 115(1) false false true true true true false false false false false false true true true false true false false Colorado Springs Utilities B 1100680 Bill payment Colorado Springs Utilities C 447492 Cash Payment Colorado Springs Utilities D 140213 Receivable Schedule R, Part V, Line 1M, 1 N, 1O COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES (UTILITIES) PROVIDED THE COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION (FDN) SERVICES FOR ACCOUNTING, treasury, fundraising, and administrative services DURING THE 2023 YEAR, FOR A TOTAL VALUE OF $155,830. SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEARS, UTILITIES FORGAVE/ CONTRIBUTED BACK TO THE FDN THE SERVICE FEE TOTAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,830. FOLLOWING THE IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENT, THE INKIND (NONFINANCIAL ASSET) SERVICE CONTRIBUTION OF $155,830 HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE FDN'S FORM 990 PART VIII STATEMENT OF REVENUE, AND FORM 990 PART IX FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE.