Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co
501(c)(12)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Hillrose, Colorado, registered in 1962, with $335,247 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 190, Hillrose, CO, 80733 EIN 84-0254950 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$335K
▼ 12.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$278K
Net assets
$6.5M
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+
—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 Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating280 mo reserves · +17% 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 Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co: 280 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a B+ 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 Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co— 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 Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $327K (FY2013) to $335K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $165KNet assets $6.5M
Operating margin
17.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.6M
Total liabilities
$165K
Net assets
$6.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335,247▼12.6% | $277,887▲13.4% | $6,479,506▲0.9% | $6,644,070▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $383,716▲17.2% | $244,984▼28.2% | $6,422,146▲2.2% | $6,597,314▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $327,459▲9.8% | $341,356▲48.7% | $6,283,414▼0.2% | $6,473,928▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $298,113▲10.4% | $229,582▼30.3% | $6,297,311▲1.1% | $6,492,918▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $269,988▲6.2% | $329,194▲27.7% | $6,228,780▼0.9% | $6,521,234▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $254,321▲6.7% | $257,695▲6.3% | $6,287,986▼0.1% | $6,503,047▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $238,344▲0.4% | $242,434▼12.8% | $6,291,360▼0.1% | $6,515,793▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $237,453▲2.4% | $278,133▼10.1% | $6,295,450▼0.6% | $6,529,027▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $231,907▼17.3% | $309,422▲22.6% | $6,336,130▼1.2% | $6,578,628▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $280,384▼5.6% | $252,343▲28.8% | $6,413,645▲0.4% | $6,664,846▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $297,110▼9.1% | $195,956▼33.2% | $6,385,604▲1.6% | $6,645,296▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $326,783 | $293,289▲23.7% | $6,284,451▲0.5% | $6,552,427▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $237,122 | $6,250,957 | $6,527,015 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0254950, based in Hillrose, Colorado.
- What is Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co's EIN?
- Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0254950.
- How much revenue does Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co report?
- Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co reported $335,247 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lower Platte & Beaver Canal Co (EIN 84-0254950) 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.