Energy & Conservation Law
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Energy & Conservation Law is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Durango, Colorado, registered in 2014, with $225,726 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
227 E 14th St Ste 201, Durango, CO, 81301 EIN 45-3770382 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$226K
▼ 22.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$189K
Net assets
$230K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Energy & Conservation Law— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Energy & Conservation Law: 15 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Energy & Conservation Law— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Energy & Conservation Law: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 227 E 14th St Ste 201, Durango, CO, 81301
- City
- Durango
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $205K (FY2014) to $226K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22KNet assets $230K
Operating margin
16.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$252K
Total liabilities
$22K
Net assets
$230K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,726▼22.8% | $189,249▲6.2% | $230,233▲18.8% | $252,377▲28.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $292,276▼21.1% | $178,178▼33.4% | $193,756▲143% | $196,027▼61.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $370,368▲319% | $267,432▲186% | $79,658▲442% | $512,538▲8180% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,455▲47.0% | $93,514▲32.2% | -$23,278▼27.8% | $6,190▼13.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $60,163▼53.1% | $70,758▼48.0% | -$18,219▼139% | $7,185▼51.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $128,379▲101% | $136,094▲112% | -$7,624▼8478% | $14,871▲16.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $63,896▼52.0% | $64,243▼50.8% | $91▼79.2% | $12,816▲110% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $133,051▼12.3% | $130,677▼10.7% | $438▲123% | $6,110▼61.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $151,750▲176% | $146,360▲17.4% | -$1,936▲73.6% | $16,026▲92.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $55,034▼73.2% | $124,629▼12.5% | -$7,326▼112% | $8,342▼90.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $205,186 | $142,404 | $62,269 | $84,453 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $7,500 total
1 grant to Energy & Conservation Law totaling $7,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Energy & Conservation Law a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Energy & Conservation Law is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3770382, based in Durango, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Energy & Conservation Law's EIN?
- Energy & Conservation Law's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3770382.
- How much revenue does Energy & Conservation Law report?
- Energy & Conservation Law reported $225,726 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Energy & Conservation Law have?
- CharityIndex grades Energy & Conservation Law C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Energy & Conservation Law (EIN 45-3770382) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.