Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boulder, Colorado, registered in 2010, with $90,609 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2525 Arapahoe Ave Unit E4 Pmb 260, Boulder, CO, 80302 EIN 27-1961538 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$91K
▼ 8.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$105K
Net assets
$66K
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 Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 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 Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper: 8 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper— 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 Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2525 Arapahoe Ave Unit E4 Pmb 260, Boulder, CO, 80302
- City
- Boulder
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37K (FY2011) to $91K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-16.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$66K
Net assets
$66K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,609▼8.6% | $105,496▼24.8% | $66,067▼18.4% | $66,067▼18.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $99,107▼4.3% | $140,256▲50.2% | $80,954▼33.7% | $80,954▼33.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $103,524▲10.0% | $93,403▲44.2% | $122,103▲9.0% | $122,103▲9.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $94,143▼41.0% | $64,794▼53.3% | $111,982▲35.5% | $111,982▲35.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $159,692▲140% | $138,760▲125% | $82,633▲33.9% | $82,633▲33.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $66,639▼38.8% | $61,734▼26.9% | $61,701▲8.6% | $61,701▲8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $108,869▲133% | $84,396▲46.3% | $56,796▲75.7% | $56,796▲75.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $46,632▼1.6% | $57,699▲69.5% | $32,323▼25.5% | $32,323▼25.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $47,404▼20.8% | $34,034▼29.3% | $43,390▲44.5% | $43,523▲44.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $59,827▲83.9% | $48,154▲64.8% | $30,020▲63.6% | $30,157▲64.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $32,525▲5.2% | $29,216▼15.7% | $18,347▲22.0% | $18,391▲22.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $30,905▲6.8% | $34,642▼24.8% | $15,038▼19.9% | $15,063▼19.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $28,950▼20.7% | $46,090▼3.6% | $18,775▼47.7% | $18,786▼47.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $36,509 | $47,831 | $35,915 | $35,959 | 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 · $96K total
10 grants to Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper totaling $96K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $9,232 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,801 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $16,083 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $6,751 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $5,850 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $6,689 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $27,541 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $7,739 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2015 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1961538, based in Boulder, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper's EIN?
- Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1961538.
- How much revenue does Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper report?
- Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper reported $90,609 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper have?
- CharityIndex grades Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Save the Poudre - Poudre Watekeeper (EIN 27-1961538) 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.