Nonprofit · EIN 27-3657002
FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC
Tax-exempt · STEAMBOAT SPR, CO 80477
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,214,603 | $1,049,299 | $165,304 | $1,186,767 | $163,149 | $1,023,618 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $675,824 | $741,219 | -$65,395 | $1,002,626 | $140,172 | $862,454 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $999,542
- of which government grants
- $119,120
- Membership dues
- $22,460
- Program service revenue
- $184,161
- Investment income
- $20,867
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,633
- Other revenue
- $10,033
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $214,752
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,179
- Other salaries and wages
- $305,717
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $460,421
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,368
- Occupancy
- $20,029
- Travel
- $26,012
- Depreciation
- $4,886
- Program services (functional)
- $848,868
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,825
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,606
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,002,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,186,767
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $163,149
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,023,618
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,540
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $448,859
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $574,759
- Gross receipts
- $1,238,741
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY MARLOW | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $89,179 | $3,295 |
| JACKIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER VAN DE CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HAMILTON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ST JOHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE KILPATRICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WELLMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WOGSLAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALDER YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Marlow | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $82,236 |
| Jennifer Holloway | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Melanie Kilpatrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Calder Young | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jules Poma | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| John St John | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Greg Hamilton | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Peter Van De Carr | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ben Beall | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wellman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Wogsland | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 771654, STEAMBOAT SPR, CO 80477-1654
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO BOX 771654, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80477
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LINDSEY MARLOW, PO BOX 771654, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80477
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Gregory Henion, PO BOX 771654, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80477
- Signed the 990
- LINDSEY MARLOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (970) 367-7044
- Website
- FRIENDSOFTHEYAMPA.COM
- Return prepared by
- MOUNTAIN WEST ADVISORS LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL INTEGRITY OF THE YAMPA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, THROUGH STEWARDSHIP, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- YAMPA RIVER FUND, AN ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND MANAGED BY FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA. THE YAMPA RIVER FUND HAS ITS OWN BOARD AND STEERING COMMITTEE WHO MAKE DECISIONS ON GRANT MAKING FOR WATER RELEASES, HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS AND MULTI-BENEFIT PROJECTS. FUNDS ARE GRANTED TO FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA, WHICH EXECUTES THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE FUND'S BOARD AND MANAGES GRANTED FUNDS.Expenses $219,196 · grants $145,040
- THE YAMPA RIVER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM (YSTEW) IS A PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM LED BY FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA AND SUPPORTED BY THE YAMPA RIVER COLLABORATIVE. USING RIVER HEALTH DATA AND STAKEHOLDER INPUT, YSTEW IDENTIFIES SPECIFIC WAYS TO MOVE THE YAMPA TO A HEALTHIER STATE THROUGH EMPOWERING LANDOWNERS, LAND MANAGERS, AND PRACTITIONERS TO IMPLEMENT RIVER RESTORATION PROJECTS AND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT RIVER HEALTH. SPECIFICALLY, YSTEW DOES THIS BY: 1) ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS TO DEFINE DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO MOVE EXISTING CONDITIONS TOWARD THIS VISION, 2) IDENTIFYING COMMON BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTING RIVER RESTORATION PROJECTS AND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND 3) PROVIDING LANDOWNERS, LAND MANAGERS, AND PRACTITIONERS WITH TRAINING ON HOW TO USE THE IDENTIFIED STRATEGIES, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.Expenses $249,897 · grants $1,712 · revenue $122,354
- THE YAMPA RIVER AWARENESS PROJECT'S (YRAP) GOALS ARE TO: DOCUMENT THE UNIQUE RESOURCES AND VALUES OF THE WILD AND FREE FLOWING YAMPA RIVER. INFORM THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT THESE VALUES AND WHAT COULD BE LOST IF A MAJOR DAM, DIVERSION OR DEWATERING PROJECT OCCURS ON THE YAMPA. INSPIRE PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE YAMPA RIVER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. YAMPA RIVER FESTIVAL WHICH RAISES AWARENESS OF THE YAMPA RIVER LOCATED IN COLORADO AND UTAH. THE EVENT COMBINES FEATURED SPEAKERS DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE YAMPA RIVER AS WELL AS RIVER RELATED COMPETETIVE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. YAMPA RIVER YOUTH CAMPS: THE MAIN GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO TRAVEL SAFELY IN WHITEWATER RIVER CONDITIONS WHILE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCES HERE IN THE YAMPA VALLEY. THIS CLASS WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF NORTHWEST COLORADO TO GET THEIR FOOT IN THE DOOR WITH NOT ONLY BEGINNER RIVER SKILLS BUT ALSO ON LOCAL RIVER KNOWLEDGE. THROUGH RIVER CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION YOUTH WILL COME AWAY AS AGENTS OF CHANGE AND STEWARDS TO OUR LOCAL RIVER AND ADJACENT AGRICULTURAL, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. PUBLIC RELATIONS DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE YAMPA RIVER AND IT'S TRIBUTARIES.Expenses $181,603 · revenue $54,731
- YAMPA RIVER SCORECARD PROJECT: THE YRSP IS A LONG-TERM RIVER HEALTH MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR THE YAMPA BASIN THAT WILL RATE THE OVERALL CONDITION OF DIFFERENT SEGMENTS OF THE YAMPA RIVER AND ARTICULATE RESULTS THROUGH "SCORECARD". A COMPREHENSIVE LONG-TERM MONITORING PROGRAM HAS YET TO EXIST IN THE YAMPA BASIN.Expenses $198,172 · grants $68,000 · revenue $7,076
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
- 27-3657002
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,186,767
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,238,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,214,603 | $1,049,299 | $1,186,767 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $675,824 | $741,219 | $1,002,626 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $519,990 | $338,750 | $955,438 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Gregory Henion | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-3657002).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC is 27-3657002.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LINDSEY MARLOW.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,179 (LINDSEY MARLOW, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,214,603, expenses of $1,049,299 and total assets of $1,186,767 at year end.
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