Nonprofit · EIN 84-0866211
COLORADO OPEN LANDS
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, CO 80401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $51,292,712 | $50,033,875 | $1,258,837 | $14,018,419 | $1,942,721 | $12,075,698 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $33,137,776 | $33,918,294 | -$780,518 | $12,659,008 | $1,936,826 | $10,722,182 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,912,520
- of which government grants
- $19,375,626
- Program service revenue
- $657,300
- Investment income
- $422,980
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $29,309
- Net income from fundraising events
- $299,912
- Other revenue
- $299,912
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,418,232
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $214,659
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,920,833
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,573,177
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $202,659
- Travel
- $114,268
- Depreciation
- $27,118
- Program services (functional)
- $49,086,776
- Management and general (functional)
- $582,188
- Fundraising (functional)
- $364,911
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,659,008
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,018,419
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,942,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,075,698
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $278,334
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,141,807
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,507,582
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,568,116
- Gross receipts
- $51,447,676
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY CALIGIURI | PRESIDENT & Officer | 39 | $173,019 | $25,153 |
| SARAH PARMAR | DIR. OF CONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,010 | $11,403 |
| PAUL PHILLIPS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE LEAVELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FORD FRICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA WEAVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON APTEKAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TA BARRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB DELINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DOWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDELL FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY GUERRIERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE KURTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TATE MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN FOX PINKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA RECORDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES SEGELKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLEAVE SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DICK STERMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF TRUJILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE TRYBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY VICKERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC WILKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAT AUGUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY MONTANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY CALIGIURI | PRESIDENT & Officer | 39 | $165,765 | $20,709 |
| PAUL PHILLIPS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE LEAVELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FORD FRICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA WEAVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON APTEKAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TA BARRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB DELINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DOWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDELL FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY GUERRIERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE KURTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TATE MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FOX PINKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA RECORDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES SEGELKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEAVE SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK STERMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF TRUJILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE TRYBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY VICKERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WILKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1546 COLE BLVD STE 200, LAKEWOOD, CO 80401-3406
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTHONY CALIGIURI, 1546 COLE BLVD SUITE 200, LAKEWOOD, CO 80401
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY CALIGIURI, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 988-2373
- Website
- WWW.COLORADOOPENLANDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JDS PROFESSIONAL GROUP
Mission
COLORADO OPEN LANDS' MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE SIGNIFICANT OPEN LANDS AND NATURAL HERITAGE OF COLORADO THROUGH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATIVE LAND CONSERVATION, AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- LAND CONSERVATION WE HAVE LED THE PROTECTION OF NEARLY 700,000 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE ACROSS COLORADO, THANKS TO FANTASTIC PARTNERSHIPS AND VISIONARY LANDOWNERS. THE PROTECTION OF THOSE 700,000 ACRES ENSURES THAT VALUABLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, PRODUCTIVE FARMS AND RANCHES, IRREPLACEABLE SCENIC VIEWS, AND VITAL WETLANDS AND RIVER CORRIDORS WILL BE THERE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE USE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AS OUR PRIMARY METHOD FOR PROTECTING LAND. A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT THAT ENSURES EACH PROPERTY'S UNIQUE CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $43,875,623 · grants $43,232 · revenue $545,125
- STEWARDSHIP THE PURPOSE OF OUR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT THE CONSERVATION VALUES (FOR EXAMPLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, OPEN SPACE INCLUDING PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES) OF EACH CONSERVATION EASEMENT WE HOLD ARE PROTECTED FOREVER. BY DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT THE WISHES OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT DONOR AND THE PUBLIC'S TRUST ARE UPHELD. COLORADO OPEN LANDS MAINTAINS A MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM THAT IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO AND ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $3,832,783 · grants $1,375,000 · revenue $109,936
- HEALTHY LANDS & WATER THE PURPOSE OF THE HEALTHY LANDS & WATER PROGRAM IS TO RESTORE CRITICAL LANDSCAPES TO BE ECOLOGICALLY VIBRANT, RESILIENT, AND PRODUCTIVE. TO ACHIEVE THIS WORK, WE BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT LANDOWNERS IN STEWARDING, RESTORING, AND ENRICHING CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES ACROSS COLORADO.Expenses $1,011,069
- COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COLORADO OPEN LANDS IS DEDICATED TO FORGING A REAL CONNECTION BETWEEN CONSERVED LANDS AND THE PEOPLE OF COLORADO. IT IS IN THAT SPIRIT THAT WE OFFER A SUITE OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO LAND AND ALL THE BENEFITS IT PROVIDES. WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: A CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP SERIES, EXPEDITIONS ON CONSERVED PROPERTIES, A DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM CONSERVED LANDS, AGRICULTURAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, FARM TO TABLE EVENTS, AND PROMOTION OF URBAN AGRICULTURE. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE A SEMI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER AS WELL AS MONTHLY EMAILS FULL OF INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO ENGAGE WITH CONSERVED LANDS. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $367,301 · revenue $2,239
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0866211
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,018,419
- Income (IRS master file)
- $51,447,676
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $51,292,712 | $50,033,875 | $14,018,419 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $33,137,776 | $33,918,294 | $12,659,008 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $46,520,950 | $47,850,137 | $12,432,405 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 84-0866211).
Questions about COLORADO OPEN LANDS
- What is the EIN of COLORADO OPEN LANDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO OPEN LANDS is 84-0866211.
- Is COLORADO OPEN LANDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to COLORADO OPEN LANDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO OPEN LANDS 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 COLORADO OPEN LANDS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLORADO OPEN LANDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORADO OPEN LANDS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names ANTHONY CALIGIURI.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO OPEN LANDS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,019 (ANTHONY CALIGIURI, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does COLORADO OPEN LANDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,292,712, expenses of $50,033,875 and total assets of $14,018,419 at year end.
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