Nonprofit · EIN 84-1280543
COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Also known as CORE
Tax-exempt · ASPEN, CO 81612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,144,130 | $3,382,399 | -$238,269 | $5,076,958 | $214,136 | $4,862,822 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,497,992 | $2,589,820 | -$91,828 | $5,321,150 | $220,814 | $5,100,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,599,516
- of which government grants
- $2,272,846
- Program service revenue
- $320,400
- Investment income
- $224,214
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $82,216
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $456,896
- Other salaries and wages
- $665,648
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $798,717
- Professional fundraising fees
- $65,316
- Legal fees
- $1,642
- Accounting fees
- $136,208
- Occupancy
- $25,970
- Travel
- $6,739
- Depreciation
- $5,430
- Program services (functional)
- $2,600,153
- Management and general (functional)
- $529,271
- Fundraising (functional)
- $252,975
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,321,150
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,076,958
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $214,136
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,862,822
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,648
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,967,470
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,985,789
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,877,033
- Gross receipts
- $3,144,130
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DOUGHERTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $144,000 |
| KATIE SCHWOERER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| TESSA SCHREINER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| DAVID MUNK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| BOB SIRKUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| ELYSE HOTTEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| GREG POSCHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MATT SCHERR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SAM ROSE | ALTERNATE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| BILL STIRLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TOM FRIDSTEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| BRITTA GUSTAFSON | ALTERNATE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| CHRIS BILBY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JOHN DOYLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS BLANEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AUG Officer | 40 | $122,166 |
| JOHN DOUGHERTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM SEPT Officer | 40 | $61,500 |
| DAVID MUNK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| BILL STIRLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ELYSE HOTTEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| GREG POSCHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KATIE SCHWOERER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| BOB SIRKUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| TOM FRIDSTEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT SCHERR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS BILBY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TESSA SCHREINER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JOHN DOYLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM ROSE | ALTERNATE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRITTA GUSTAFSON | ALTERNATE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2449, ASPEN, CO 81612-2449
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATIE SCHWOERER, PO BOX 2449, ASPEN, CO 81612
- Signed the 990
- KATIE SCHWOERER, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (970) 925-9775
- Website
- WWW.ASPENCORE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REESE HENRY & COMPANY INC
Mission
CORE HAS BEEN HELPING THE ROARING FORK VALLEY SAVE ENERGY AND CUT CARBON EMISSIONS SINCE 1994. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE FOLLOWING "CORE" VALUES: CLEAN AIR, STABLE CLIMATE, A STRONG ECONOMY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY. QUANTIFIABLE DATA MEASURES ENERGY SAVINGS IN MMBTUS, CO2 REDUCTION IN METRIC TONS AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FUNDING PROJECT COSTS.
Program accomplishments
- GRANT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: FUNDED FROM THE ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY RENEWABLE ENERGY MITIGATION PROGRAM (REMP). GRANT PROGRAMS INCLUDE UDALL NEW INITIATIVE, DESIGN ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY, AND NET ZERO HOME GRANTS. CORE HAS FUNDED PROJECTS FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND COMMERCIAL ENTITIES. PROJECTS INCLUDE SOLAR PV SYSTEMS, LIGHTING RETROFITS, AIR SEALING AND INSULATION, AND OBTAINING LEED CERTIFICATION.Expenses $1,529,804 · grants $341,896 · revenue $302,500
- ENERGY SMART PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: PROVIDES LOW-COST HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS. OFFERS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REBATES FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENCY UPGRADES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY. CORE ADMINISTERS REBATES FOR THE CITY OF ASPEN AND CONNECTS CLIENTS TO REBATES FROM THEIR UTILITY COMPANIES.Expenses $514,564 · grants $115,000 · revenue $17,900
- COAL BASIN PROJECT: TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF METHANE EMISSIONS ESCAPING FROM MINES AND EXPLORE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO TACKLE THE CHALLENGE.Expenses $555,785
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1280543
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,076,958
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,144,130
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,144,130 | $3,382,399 | $5,076,958 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,497,992 | $2,589,820 | $5,321,150 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,171,344 | $2,436,762 | $5,402,982 | 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 84-1280543).
Questions about COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY is 84-1280543.
- Is COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 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 COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 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 COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATIE SCHWOERER.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,000 (JOHN DOUGHERTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,144,130, expenses of $3,382,399 and total assets of $5,076,958 at year end.
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