2025-11-10T11:28:22-06:00 2024-12-31 Sorren Inc 102 N CASCADE AVENUE SUITE 400 COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 990 2024-01-01 208643063 Colorado Springs Utilities Foundation % APRIL CONWAY-SPEAKE COLO 7196683835 121 S Tejon Street 5th Floor Colorado Springs CO 80903 Tristan Gearhart Treasurer 7196683835 2025-11-17 true true Kimberly N Coleman P00967133 7196301186 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tristan Gearhart 121 S Tejon Street 5th Floor Colo Springs CO 80903 1570823 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 1018531 1493406 0 0 77450 77417 0 0 1095981 1570823 1171975 1762905 0 0 0 0 0 0 74331 2136 226895 1174111 1989800 -78130 -418977 3407422 2983929 19792 15276 3387630 2968653 X 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 1890452 1762905 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. 1890452 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 true 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 true 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 Tristan Gearhart Treasurer 0.0 40.0 X X 0 351270 83412 Lisa Barbato Director 0.0 40.0 X 0 352191 75264 Mike Francolino President 0.0 40.0 X X 0 345208 81745 Renee Adams Director 0.0 40.0 X 0 317091 81774 Natalie Lovell Secretary 0.0 40.0 X X 0 177365 55913 0 1543125 378108 0 false true false 0 10062 893990 0 589354 74331 1493406 0 77417 77417 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1570823 77417 1762905 1762905 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23260 23260 0 0 0 127547 127547 0 76088 1757 74331 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1989800 1890452 25017 74331 350015 563089 2890920 2258162 166487 162678 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3407422 2983929 11755 6069 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8037 9207 19792 15276 X 3221143 2806226 166487 162427 3387630 2968653 3407422 2983929 -418977 X X false true X true false X X X 1 COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES 846000574 6 true 1890452 0 1 1890452 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 9207 9207 X 1630139 59316 59316 1570823 1570823 2049116 59316 59316 1989800 1989800 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 1762905 Bill assistance for utilities customers. 1 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 Mike Francolino President 345208 50991 30754 426953 Natalie Lovell Secretary 177365 26155 29758 233278 Tristan Gearhart Treasurer 351270 50991 32421 434682 Renee Adams Director 317091 46540 35234 398865 Lisa Barbato Director 352191 50991 24273 427455 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Colorado Springs Utilities is a governmental entity, and follows the applicable governmental rules and requirements for employee compensation. X Office supplies 74331 0 0 0 false false false Schedule M, Part I, column B COLUMN (B) FOR LINE 25 REPORTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. Form 990, Part VI, 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): Lisa Barbato, Tristan Gearhart, Mike Francolino, Renee Adams, and Natalie Lovell. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 ALL OF THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION (FDN) ALSO SERVE AS EITHER AN EMPLOYEE-OFFICER or an employee of THE RELATED ORGANIZATION COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES (UTILITIES). SINCE the compensated officers AND EMPLOYEES of UTILITIES serve SIMULTANEOUSLY ON THE FILING ORGANIZATION's board (FDN), THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE ALL DEEMED TO HAVE A "BUSINESS" RELATIONSHIP, BASED ON THE IRS DEFINITION OF THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. THE FOLLOWING BOARD DIRECTORS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: LISA BARBATO, TRISTAN GEARHART, MIKE FRANCOLINO, RENEE ADAMS, AND NATALIE LOVELL. 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 VIII, line 1G COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES (UTILITIES) PROVIDED THE COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES FOUNDATION (FDN) SERVICES FOR ACCOUNTING, treasury, fundraising, and administrative services DURING THE 2024 YEAR, FOR A TOTAL VALUE OF $59,316. SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEARS, UTILITIES FORGAVE/ CONTRIBUTED BACK TO THE FDN THE SERVICE FEE TOTAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,316. FOLLOWING THE IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENT, THE INKIND (NONFINANCIAL ASSET) SERVICE CONTRIBUTION OF $59,316 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 false true true true false true false false Colorado Springs Utilities B 1762905 cash Colorado Springs Utilities C 893990 cash & inkind Colorado Springs Utilities D 135413 ye balance 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 2024 YEAR, FOR A TOTAL VALUE OF $59,316. SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEARS, UTILITIES FORGAVE/ CONTRIBUTED BACK TO THE FDN THE SERVICE FEE TOTAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,316. FOLLOWING THE IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENT, THE INKIND (NONFINANCIAL ASSET) SERVICE CONTRIBUTION OF $59,316 HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE FDN'S FORM 990 PART VIII STATEMENT OF REVENUE, AND FORM 990 PART IX FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE.