Nonprofit · EIN 20-8643063
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,570,823 | $1,989,800 | -$418,977 | $2,983,929 | $15,276 | $2,968,653 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,095,981 | $1,174,111 | -$78,130 | $3,407,422 | $19,792 | $3,387,630 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,493,406
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $77,417
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,762,905
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,260
- Program services (functional)
- $1,890,452
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,017
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,331
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,407,422
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,983,929
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,276
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,968,653
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,806,226
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $162,427
- Gross receipts
- $1,570,823
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gearhart | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $351,270 | $83,412 |
| Lisa Barbato | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $352,191 | $75,264 |
| Mike Francolino | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $345,208 | $81,745 |
| Renee Adams | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $317,091 | $81,774 |
| Natalie Lovell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $177,365 | $55,913 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travas Deal | Director (To 4/2023) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $467,108 | $76,466 |
| Lisa Barbato | Director (From 05/2023) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $340,068 | $69,797 |
| Tristan Gearhart | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $331,833 | $76,002 |
| Mike Francolino | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $326,136 | $73,030 |
| Renee Adams | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $290,918 | $72,883 |
| Natalie Lovell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $168,254 | $49,963 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121 S TEJON STREET 5TH FLOOR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903-2216
- In care of
- % APRIL CONWAY-SPEAKE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tristan Gearhart, 121 S Tejon Street 5th Floor, Colo Springs, CO 80903
- Signed the 990
- Tristan Gearhart, Treasurer
- Phone
- (719) 668-3835
- Website
- https://projectcopecs.org/
- Return prepared by
- Sorren Inc
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- THE PROJECT COPE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY UTILITY BILL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS OF COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NINE NONPROFIT AGENCIES, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 2431 HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP KEEP THEIR ENERGY AND WATER SERVICES ACTIVE.Expenses $1,890,452 · grants $1,762,905
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8643063
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,983,929
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,570,823
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,570,823 | $1,989,800 | $2,983,929 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,095,981 | $1,174,111 | $3,407,422 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,186,701 | $455,020 | $3,477,939 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8643063).
Questions about COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION is 20-8643063.
- Is COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Tristan Gearhart.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,570,823, expenses of $1,989,800 and total assets of $2,983,929 at year end.
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