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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4753602

YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · STEAMBOAT SPR, CO 80488

Financials

$1.2M$1.1M2023$1.4M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,385,656$1,266,647$119,009$722,048$59,131$662,917
December 31, 2023990$1,220,870$1,118,861$102,009$584,531$9,692$574,839
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$820,896
of which government grants
$100,245
Program service revenue
$558,592
Investment income
$4,422
Net gain from sales of assets
$500
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,746
Other revenue
$1,746

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$131,514
Other salaries and wages
$610,953
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$869,012
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$77,125
Depreciation
$3,554
Program services (functional)
$926,391
Management and general (functional)
$193,011
Fundraising (functional)
$147,245

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$584,531
Total assets, end of year
$722,048
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,131
Net assets, end of year
$662,917
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,751
Net assets without donor restrictions
$636,689
Net assets with donor restrictions
$26,228
Gross receipts
$1,385,656
Employees
24
Volunteers
312
Year formed
2008
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE STEWARTExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$131,514
SARAH LOUGHRANPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAUL HEBERTVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDREA FORSTERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH JONESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALSTON WILLIAMSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY LAMBERTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GAIL GAREYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER HOLLOWAYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE DURRWACHTER-ERNODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR DREXLERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRY HUFFINGTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE STEWARTExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$112,995
SARAH LOUGHRANPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAUL HEBERTVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAY LAMBERTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH JONESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALSTON WILLIAMSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREA FORSTERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GAIL GAREYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER HOLLOWAYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE DURRWACHTER-ERNODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR DREXLERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRY HUFFINGTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 881461, STEAMBOAT SPR, CO 80488-1461
In care of
% EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Signed the 990
MICHELLE STEWART, Executive Dir.
Phone
(970) 871-9299
Return prepared by
Emerald Mountain Tax & Consulting

Mission

The mission of Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) is to serve as a leader, resource and catalyst for building a sustainable and resilient Yampa Valley region. We do this through programs, partnerships and education.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is creating a more sustainable and resilient Yampa Valley through programs, partnerships and education that engage a wide demographic, spanning energy, transportation, waste diversion, resilient land and water and community engagement. By promoting actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to current and projected changes, such as planting trees, promoting building and automobile electrification, increasing recycling and composting, increasing water conservation and connecting the public to climate related education and training opportunities, we are successfully protecting and sustaining the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Yampa Valley region.
    Expenses $926,391 · revenue $558,592

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-4753602
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C35)
Assets (IRS master file)
$722,048
Income (IRS master file)
$1,385,656

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,385,656$1,266,647$722,048IRS
990December 2023$1,220,870$1,118,861$584,531XML
990December 2022$972,096$950,211$499,725IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 26-4753602).

Questions about YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL

What is the EIN of YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL is 26-4753602.
Is YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL 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 YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL 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 YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,514 (MICHELLE STEWART, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,385,656, expenses of $1,266,647 and total assets of $722,048 at year end.

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