Nonprofit · EIN 84-0808982
RESOURCE CENTRAL
Also known as CENTER FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,511,846 | $5,418,418 | $93,428 | $5,840,143 | $328,803 | $5,511,340 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,332,535 | $4,932,912 | $399,623 | $5,993,095 | $353,732 | $5,639,363 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,240,840 | $3,930,170 | $310,670 | $6,053,177 | $591,987 | $5,461,190 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,756,634
- of which government grants
- $768,655
- Program service revenue
- $1,827,898
- Investment income
- $26,501
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $869,234
- Other revenue
- $900,813
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $97,752
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $198,646
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,931,947
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,749,033
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,000
- Occupancy
- $23,610
- Travel
- $74,957
- Depreciation
- $370,045
- Program services (functional)
- $4,728,565
- Management and general (functional)
- $464,570
- Fundraising (functional)
- $225,283
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,993,095
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,840,143
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $328,803
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,511,340
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,634,600
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,931,940
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,579,400
- Gross receipts
- $7,833,100
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 449
- Year formed
- 1976
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL LURIE | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 40 | $185,721 | $31,501 |
| KATE LARSON | PROGRAM DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,571 | $11,499 |
| JOE PITTS | MATERIALS RE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,721 | $11,036 |
| BEN BAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE BRAUTIGAM | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE FINETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GALHARDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL GOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIA GUCCIONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN LEADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE PEREZ-LAW | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY TAYLOR | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFF WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL LURIE | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 40 | $186,068 | $9,671 |
| BEN BAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE BRAUTIGAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GALHARDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY GILMARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL GOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIA GUCCIONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE PEREZ-LAW | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN SLABAUGH | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KOEL THOMAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL LURIE | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 40 | $166,461 | $23,152 |
| BEN APPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE BRAUTIGAM | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY GILMARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIA GUCCIONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATRINA HAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE PEREZ-LAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS RIGGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN SLABAUGH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KOEL THOMAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE WILSON | PAST BOARD C Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6400 ARAPAHOE RD B, BOULDER, CO 80303-1450
- In care of
- % JENNIFER SCROGGINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NEAL LURIE, 6400 ARAPAHOE RD SUITE B, BOULDER, CO 80303
- Signed the 990
- NEAL LURIE, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (303) 999-3820
- Website
- WWW.RESOURCECENTRAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MOUNTAIN WEST ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT, INCORPORATED IN 1976, THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY AND MAKE CONSERVATION A WAY OF LIFE. ITS VISION IS TO BUILD A WATERWISE, RESILIENT, AND WASTE-FREE COLORADO. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES HOMEOWNERS, WATER UTILITIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS COLORADO. THROUGH CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE WATER USE AND THROUGH A RETAIL OPERATION THAT DIVERTS REUSABLE BUILDING MATERIALS FROM THE LANDFILL, RESOURCE CENTRAL ADVANCES PRACTICAL, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES MOST PROGRAMS AS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BY IDENTIFYING MARKET-BASED OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE MORE RESIDENTS IN EVERYDAY CONSERVATION.
Program accomplishments
- WATER AND ENERGY WHICH INCLUDES: RENEW OUR SCHOOLS: ENGAGES STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN CONSERVING ENERGY THROUGH EDUCATION AND FRIENDLY COMPETITIONS THAT ENCOURAGE SCHOOLS TO REDUCE ENERGY USE. THIS PROGRAM WAS ELIMINATED TOWARDS THE END OF 2025. SLOW THE FLOW: HELPS RESIDENTS OPTIMIZE IN-GROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY OUTDOOR WATER USE. LAWN REPLACEMENT SERVICE: SUPPORTS HOUSEHOLDS IN TRANSITIONING FROM WATER- INTENSIVE TURF GRASS TO WATERWISE LANDSCAPES BY REMOVING SECTIONS OF LAWN SO RESIDENTS CAN REIMAGINE THEIR YARDS. GARDEN IN A BOX: PROVIDES PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED, WATERWISE GARDEN KITS TAILORED FOR COLORADO YARDS. THESE AFFORDABLE, DO-IT-YOURSELF KITS MAKE IT EASY FOR RESIDENTS TO INSTALL WATERWISE GARDENS AND REDUCE OUTDOOR WATER USE.Expenses $3,084,240 · grants $97,752 · revenue $3,925,391
- MATERIALS REUSE: COLLECTS AND RESELLS DONATED BUILDING MATERIALS AT DISCOUNTED PRICES, HELPING KEEP USABLE MATERIALS OUT OF LANDFILLS WHILE MAKING HOME IMPROVEMENT RESOURCES MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,644,325 · revenue $1,092,995
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 | 990 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
- 84-0808982
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,840,143
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,833,100
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,511,846 | $5,418,418 | $5,840,143 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,332,535 | $4,932,912 | $5,993,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,240,840 | $3,930,170 | $6,053,177 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,551,596 | $3,282,479 | $5,875,897 | 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 84-0808982).
Questions about RESOURCE CENTRAL
- What is the EIN of RESOURCE CENTRAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RESOURCE CENTRAL is 84-0808982.
- Is RESOURCE CENTRAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to RESOURCE CENTRAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RESOURCE CENTRAL 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 RESOURCE CENTRAL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RESOURCE CENTRAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RESOURCE CENTRAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NEAL LURIE.
- Who are the officers and directors of RESOURCE CENTRAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,721 (NEAL LURIE, PRESIDENT/CE).
- How much revenue does RESOURCE CENTRAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,511,846, expenses of $5,418,418 and total assets of $5,840,143 at year end.
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