Nonprofit · EIN 26-1176011
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $9,020 | $113,152 | -$104,132 | $60,116 | $5,642 | $54,474 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,700
- Program service revenue
- $1,311
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $9
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,205
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $60,120
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $17,138
- Occupancy
- $50
- Printing, publications and postage
- $14
- Other expenses
- $35,830
- Program services (functional)
- $79,104
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $168,373
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,116
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,642
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,474
- Cash, savings and investments
- $52,824
- Gross receipts
- $9,020
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, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA METZGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $59,205 |
| TERRY L BENTEKE | CHAIR/TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY JACKSON THAYER | CHAIR | 8 | $0 |
| LUKE DANIELSON | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| HEATHER RYAN | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| NAIDA AHMAD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KIRSTI DISNEY BRUCKNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LILA MURPHY CFA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDON SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1031 33RD ST SUITE 133, DENVER, CO 80205-2729
- In care of
- % LUKE DANIELSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1031 33RD STREET SUITE 133, DENVER CO 80205
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- LUKE DANIELSON, 1031 33RD STREET SUITE 133, DENVER CO 80205
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LUKE DANIELSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (914) 450-8020
- Website
- https://www.sdsg.org/
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
SDSG USES RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND TEACHING TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO COMMUNITIES, COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENTS ON LAW AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS THAT ADVANCE BEST PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. OUR VISION IS A FUTURE WHERE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT RESPECTS HUMAN RIGHTS, ALIGNS WITH THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL OBJECTIVES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND PROTECTS THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL PROGRAM - SDSG EXPERTS CONDUCT SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLITICAL IMPACT AND RISK ASSESSMENTS AND ANALYZE NATIONAL MINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND POLICIES, COMMUNITY BENEFIT SHARING AGREEMENTS, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED COMPANIES, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTS, AID AGENCIES, AND INTERNATIONAL FORUMS SUCH AS THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE (EITI), BETTERCOAL, THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL FORUM ON MINING, MINERALS, METALS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (IGF) AND THE INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS MINING LAW COMMITTEE. SDSG REGULARLY DEVELOPS CURRICULUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND RELATED GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES. WE PROVIDE TRAINING COURSES AND FACILITATION SERVICES FOR GOVERNMENTS, COMPANIES, COMMUNITIES, AND MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GROUPS. IN ADDITION TO OUR MAJOR FOCUS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, SDSG ADVOCATES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN ITS HOME STATE OF COLORADO, USA.Expenses $79,104
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1176011
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: LUKE DANIELSON | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $9,020 | $113,152 | $60,116 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 26-1176011).
Questions about SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP
- What is the EIN of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP is 26-1176011.
- Is SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP 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 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP?
- The 990-N for 2024 names LUKE DANIELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,205 (JULIA METZGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES GROUP have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $9,020, expenses of $113,152 and total assets of $60,116 at year end.
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