Nonprofit · EIN 04-3770168
WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $140,752 | $102,192 | $38,560 | $432,870 | – | $432,870 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $133,186 | $124,219 | $8,967 | $370,894 | – | $370,894 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $115,075 | $80,426 | $34,649 | $346,507 | – | $346,507 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $104,114
- Program service revenue
- $944
- Investment income
- $9,467
- Net income from fundraising events
- $26,227
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,986
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,077
- Other expenses
- $69,129
- Program services (functional)
- $96,343
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $370,894
- Total assets, end of year
- $432,870
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $432,870
- Cash, savings and investments
- $432,870
- Gross receipts
- $151,969
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM RIPP | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| VICKI OTTOSON | EXEC DIR/TRE | 6 | $0 |
| PAUL BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| CHAD MEYERS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JEREMY LAUFER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| VIVIAN VOS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JUANITA STITS | DIRECTOR | 11 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIVIAN VOS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $655 |
| JUANITA STITS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $425 |
| TOM RIPP | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| VICKI OTTOSON | VICE PRES/TR | 3 | $0 |
| PAUL BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| CHAD MEYERS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JEREMY LAUFER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM RIPP | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| VICKI OTTOSON | VICE PRES/TR | 10 | $0 |
| TIM BERLAND | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| PAUL BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| CHAD MEYERS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JEREMY LAUFER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4005 KIPLING ST, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033-4125
- In care of
- % TREASURER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- VICKI OTTOSON, EXEC DIR/TREASURER
- Phone
- (303) 777-6144
- Website
- WWW.WHEATRIDGEFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REDSTONE CPA GROUP LLC
Mission
TO ENCOURAGE GIVING BY CONNECTING DONORS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, BUILDING PERMANENT CHARITABLE FUNDS, AND BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT WHEAT RIDGE. TO OVERSEE THE DISPOSITION OF DONATIONS MADE TO THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE.
Program accomplishments
- THE WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT BY MAINTAINING SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS VARIOUS ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AT WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS MAINTAINED BY THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN DECEMBER OF 2012. THE BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNIZES A GRADUATE OF LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAS MADE AN OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO HIS/HER SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY AND IS PURSUING STUDIES TOWARD A MEDICAL OR PUBLIC HEALTH CAREER. CURTIS GILMORE LIFE LONG LEARNING FUND - THE CURTIS GILMORE LIFE LONG LEARNING FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2013 TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF CURTIS GILMORE. PRIMARY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS FUND MAY ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT LEARNING INITIATIVES SUCH AS TUTORING PROGRAMS OR FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR CLIENT FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. CARL CERVENY SCHOLARSHIP - THE WHEAT RIDGE OPTIMISTS ESTABLISHED AN ANNUAL 2,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF CARL CERVENY. CARL WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE WHEAT RIDGE OPTIMISTS IN 1957 AND WAS A VERY ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL STEM/STEAM PROGRAM, THE CAREER EXPLORE PROGRAM, AND OTHER BOOSTERS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATES BOOSTER SUPPORT FOR WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BIG WHEELS ON THE FARM AND PARTICIPATING EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS. FRIENDS OF STEVENS ELEMENTARY - FRIENDS OF STEVENS IS A GROUP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FAMILIES, STAFF AND STUDENTS THAT CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AT STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH MATERIALS AND TOOLS TO LEARN IN HANDS-ON WAYS AND TO SUPPORT AND LIFT UP OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF. TOUTANT INTELLECTUAL COMPETITION FUND - THE TOUTANT INTELLECTUAL COMPETITION FUND SUPPORTS GRANT PROPOSALS. OUR DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IS INFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS WITH EXPERIENCE IN CONTENT CREATION AND COMPETITION. WE STRIVE TO INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF PARTICIPANTS AND EVENTS, AND TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL. KYLE BRAKE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND & ENDOWMENT - THE KYLE BRAKE MEMORIAL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND ENDOWMENT WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MEMORIAL TO KYLE BRAKE, A YOUNG BOY WHO LOVED TO PLAY SPORTS. THE ENDOWMENT WILL PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN ORGANIZED TEAM/INDIVIDUAL SPORTS. SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE REQUESTED TO COVER REGISTRATION FEES, UNIFORMS, AND EQUIPMENT COSTS. PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZED TEAM SPORTS PROVIDES PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS TO CHILDREN. IN 2015, 16,000 IN RESTRICTED FUNDS WERE GIVEN TO THE KYLE BRAKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC. A 501(C)(3) ESTABLISHED TO OVERSEE THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS. THE WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION STILL ADMINISTERS THE ENDOWMENT FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS.Expenses $74,108 · grants $12,450
- THE WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS - AS A COMMUNITY ATTENTIVE TO ITS CULTURAL LIFE, THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF ART. ART ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN WHEAT RIDGE AND BENEFITS ITS CITIZENS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE CITY ESTABLISHED THE GROUNDWORK FOR AN EXPANDED PUBLIC ART PROGRAM IN 2002. THE PROGRAM HAS ENABLED THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT THE ACQUISITION OF ARTWORK IN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LOCATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CITY BEAUTIFICATION. THE FUNDS ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE CULTURAL COMMISSION. ACTIVE ADULT CENTER FUND - THE WHEAT RIDGE ACTIVE ADULT CENTER OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 50 AND UP CROWD. PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE FROM NUMEROUS EXERCISE CLASSES AND A VARIETY OF GENERAL INTEREST CLASSES. THE ACTIVE ADULT CENTER ALSO OFFERS AN EXCELLENT TRIP PROGRAM AND MANY WONDERFUL SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DONATIONS ARE USED TO FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, AND A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ADULTS 50 AND OVER FOR PARKS AND RECREATION CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. PERFORMANCE IN THE PARK - PERFORMANCE IN THE PARK IS A FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT SERIES THAT TAKES PLACE OUTDOORS IN AN AREA PARK DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE SERIES FEATURES EVENING FAMILY-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE AND MORNING PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN. SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS ARE USED TO PAY THE PERFORMERS AND PROMOTION COSTS. GENEROUS CITIZEN AND BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE SUPPORTED MORE THAN 25 CONCERTS SINCE INCEPTION. MEMORIAL PARK PROGRAM - THE MEMORIAL PARK PROGRAM ALLOWS FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO HONOR A LOVED ONE BY PURCHASING A TREE OR BENCH FOR PLACEMENT IN A WHEAT RIDGE PARK OR BY PURCHASING A MEMORIAL BRICK FOR PLACEMENT ON THE WALKWAY OF THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL GAZEBO LOCATED IN HAYWARD PARK; ONE SECTION OF THE WALKWAY IS RESERVED FOR BRICKS HONORING NON-VETERANS AND ONE SECTION IS FOR BRICKS LISTING THE NAME OF A VETERAN. CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE DESIGNATED IN THE PERSON'S NAME. RUMBLE AT BERKLEY - THE FREE EVENT IS A CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT BERKLEY PARK. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. EASTER EGG HUNT - THE EASTER EGG HUNT IS A LONG TIME TRADITION FOR THE WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY. EVERY YEAR, THIS FREE EVENT BRINGS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS TOGETHER TO WELCOME SPRING TO WHEAT RIDGE.Expenses $22,235 · grants $18,536
- THE WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FACILITATES THE COLLECTION OF DONATIONS, DISTRIBUTIONS OF GRANTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF MANY COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3770168
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $432,870
- Income (IRS master file)
- $151,969
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $140,752 | $102,192 | $432,870 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $133,186 | $124,219 | $370,894 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $115,075 | $80,426 | $346,507 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 04-3770168).
Questions about WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION is 04-3770168.
- Is WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHEAT RIDGE 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 WHEAT RIDGE 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 WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WHEAT RIDGE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $140,752, expenses of $102,192 and total assets of $432,870 at year end.
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