Friends of the Yampa Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of the Yampa Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Steamboat Spr, Colorado, registered in 2010, with $1,214,603 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 771654, Steamboat Spr, CO, 80477 EIN 27-3657002 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 79.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Friends of the Yampa Inc— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +14% 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 Friends of the Yampa Inc: 12 mo reserves · +14% 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 Friends of the Yampa Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Friends of the Yampa Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 771654, Steamboat Spr, CO, 80477
- City
- Steamboat Spr
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $106K (FY2017) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $163KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
13.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$163K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,214,603▲79.7% | $1,049,299▲41.6% | $1,023,618▲18.7% | $1,186,767▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $675,824▲30.0% | $741,219▲119% | $862,454▼6.7% | $1,002,626▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $519,990▲39.9% | $338,750▲38.4% | $924,702▲62.8% | $955,438▲66.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $371,782▲39.1% | $244,812▲67.9% | $567,962▲28.8% | $575,517▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $267,201▲6.2% | $145,788▲66.2% | $440,992▲38.0% | $454,024▲41.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $251,665▲377% | $87,705▲184% | $319,579▲117% | $321,855▲118% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,742▼50.5% | $30,905▼45.6% | $147,594▲17.4% | $147,594▲17.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $106,465 | $56,829 | $125,757 | $125,757 | 990EZ |
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 · $471K total
20 grants to Friends of the Yampa Inc totaling $471K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $14,768 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,963 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $40,678 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $16,464 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2023 | $15,005 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,550 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $87,615 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $50,250 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $17,497 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2022 | $10,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $20,608 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Yampa Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Yampa Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3657002, based in Steamboat Spr, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Yampa Inc's EIN?
- Friends of the Yampa Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3657002.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Yampa Inc report?
- Friends of the Yampa Inc reported $1,214,603 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Yampa Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Yampa Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Yampa Inc (EIN 27-3657002) 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.