HIGH COUNTRY NEWS
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $4.8M · expenses $4.5M · assets $2.8M
- EIN
- 23-7015336
- Address
- PO BOX 1090, PAONIA, CO 81428-1090
- Website
- WWW.HCN.ORG
- NTEE code
- C600
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- August 1969 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO INFORM AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE WEST'S DIVERSE NATURAL AND HUMAN COMMUNITIES.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Hanscom | EXECUTIVE DI | 2019-2024 | $172,649 | $815,110 | 1 |
| Gary Love | MARKETING DI | 2021-2024 | $140,172 | $540,318 | 1 |
| Jennifer Sahn | EDITOR IN CH | 2024 | $124,681 | $124,681 | 1 |
| Paul Larmer (former) | SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 2019-2021 | $144,874 | $431,398 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
28 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estee Rivera Murdock | VICE PRESIDE | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peter Schoenburg | TREASURER | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Fatima Luna | SECRETARY | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Samaria Jaffe | PRESIDENT | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bryan Pollard | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Raynelle Rino | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Spencer | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rich Stolz | DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Luis Torres | EMERITUS | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andy Wiessner Retired Sept 2025 | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Winter | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Belkin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wendy Fisher (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dina Gilio-Whitaker (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrea Otanez (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marla Painter Retired May 2024 (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andy Wiessner (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marla Painter (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Esther Rivera Murdock (former) | PRESIDENT (EFFECTIVE FEB 2022) | 2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laura Helmuth (former) | SECRETARY (RETIRED SEPT. 23, 2022) | 2019-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Seth Cothrun (former) | TREASURER (RETIRED SEPT. 23, 2022) | 2019-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jay Dean (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Samaria Jaffee (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Beitner (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nicole Lampe (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bob Fulkerson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wayne Hare (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Florence Williams (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 14 people listed · 3 paid, $438K · 38 employees · 13 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREG HANSCOM | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $148,125 | $0 | $24,524 | $172,649 | 1 |
| GARY LOVE | MARKETING DI | 40 | $120,015 | $0 | $20,157 | $140,172 | 1 |
| JENNIFER SAHN | EDITOR IN CH | 40 | $107,276 | $0 | $17,405 | $124,681 | 1 |
| SAMARIA JAFFE | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ESTEE RIVERA MURDOCK | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER SCHOENBURG | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FATIMA LUNA | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRYAN POLLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAYNELLE RINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM SPENCER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICH STOLZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY WIESSNER RETIRED SEPT 2025 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS WINTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUIS TORRES | EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 17 people listed · 2 paid, $311K · 42 employees · 13 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREG HANSCOM | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $151,790 | $0 | $22,809 | $174,599 | 1 |
| GARY LOVE | MARKETING DI | 40 | $118,078 | $0 | $18,757 | $136,835 | 1 |
| ESTEE RIVERA MURDOCK | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER SCHOENBURG | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FATIMA LUNA | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMARIA JAFFE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN BELKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WENDY FISHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA GILIO-WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA OTANEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARLA PAINTER RETIRED MAY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRYAN POLLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAYNELLE RINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM SPENCER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICH STOLZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY WIESSNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUIS TORRES | EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 17 people listed · 2 paid, $297K · 41 employees · 14 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREG HANSCOM | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $143,562 | $0 | $20,709 | $164,271 | 1 |
| GARY LOVE | MARKETING DI | 40 | $113,277 | $0 | $19,471 | $132,748 | 1 |
| ESTEE RIVERA MURDOCK | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN BELKIN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER SCHOENBURG | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FATIMA LUNA | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMARIA JAFFE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WENDY FISHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA GILIO-WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA OTANEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARLA PAINTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRYAN POLLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAYNELLE RINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM SPENCER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICH STOLZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY WIESSNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUIS TORRES | EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 18 people listed · 3 paid, $443K · 41 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREG HANSCOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $151,670 | $0 | $16,097 | $167,767 | 1 |
| PAUL LARMER | SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $129,304 | $0 | $15,570 | $144,874 | 1 |
| GARY LOVE | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT AND MARKETING | 40 | $115,731 | $0 | $14,832 | $130,563 | 1 |
| ESTHER RIVERA MURDOCK | PRESIDENT (EFFECTIVE FEB 2022) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN BELKIN | VICE PRESIDENT (EFFECTIVE FEB 2022) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA HELMUTH | SECRETARY (RETIRED SEPT. 23, 2022) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FATIMA LUNA | SECRETARY (STARTED SEPT. 24, 2022) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SETH COTHRUN | TREASURER (RETIRED SEPT. 23, 2022) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMARIA JAFFE | TREASURER (STARTED SEPT. 24, 2022) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRYAN POLLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARLA PAINTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY WIESSNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAYNELLE RINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WENDY FISHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA GILIO-WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA OTANEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICH STOLZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUIS TORRES | DIRECTOR (EMERITUS) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 17 people listed · 2 paid, $284K · 45 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL LARMER | SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $132,393 | $0 | $15,666 | $148,059 | 1 |
| GREG HANSCOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $134,523 | $0 | $1,301 | $135,824 | 1 |
| JOHN BELKIN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ESTEE RIVERA MURDOCK | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA HELMUTH | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SETH COTHRUN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAY DEAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMARIA JAFFE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRYAN POLLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARLA PAINTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAYNELLE RINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY WIESSNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WENDY FISHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA GILIO-WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FATIMA LUNA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA OTANEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICH STOLZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 18 people listed · 1 paid, $138K · 41 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL LARMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,331 | $0 | $14,134 | $138,465 | 1 |
| JOHN BELKIN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ESTEE RIVERA MURDOCK | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA HELMUTH | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SETH COTHRUN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAY DEAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMARIA JAFFEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRYAN POLLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN BEITNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE LAMPE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB FULKERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WAYNE HARE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARLA PAINTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAYNELLE RINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUIS TORRES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY WIESSNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FLORENCE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG HANSCOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2019 · 1 contractor · $125K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY GROUP LLC | NEW YORK, NY | MARKETING CONSULTING | $125,000 |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 0 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
State business registration
- High Country News CO, DNC, Good Standing, formed 1983-10-12
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2019 · 1 grant to organizations · $6K
Listed grants add up to $6,250; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $9,117. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,774,808 | $4,517,082 | $2,797,206 | $2,137,247 | $4,055,424 | $535,101 | $190,867 | 38 | 13 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,659,688 | $4,369,923 | $2,495,069 | $1,866,911 | $3,844,109 | $608,628 | $179,301 | 42 | 13 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,989,987 | $4,379,879 | $2,243,630 | $1,526,506 | $3,117,003 | $610,293 | $168,746 | 41 | 14 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,528,877 | $4,155,996 | $2,429,237 | $1,584,245 | $2,576,738 | $718,378 | $275,660 | 41 | 0 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,357,816 | $4,061,537 | $2,812,447 | $1,964,713 | $4,208,140 | $856,711 | $281,750 | 45 | 0 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,534,613 | $4,162,175 | $1,604,265 | $767,280 | $3,506,854 | $908,978 | $218,156 | 41 | 0 |
Funders of this organization
131 grantors reported grants to this organization, $14,022,390 in all, tax years 2010 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 131). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2013-2019, 2021-2024 | 11 | $1,574,000 | 2024 | $250,000 | show |
| FORD FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “High Country News”, “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2017-2024 | 10 | $1,476,000 | 2024 | $200,000 | show |
| WILLIAM & FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “High Country News”, “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2010-2017, 2019 | 14 | $973,500 | 2019 | $30,400 | show |
| SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS | Public charity | Exact | 2018-2024 | 7 | $729,871 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2014, 2016-2024 | 10 | $546,165 | 2024 | $34,800 | show |
| THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2024 | 6 | $545,000 | 2024 | $250,000 | show |
| CATENA FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2019-2023 | 5 | $511,000 | 2023 | $140,837 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2024 | 9 | $415,065 | 2024 | $90,635 | show |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $402,875 | 2024 | $202,875 | show |
| COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2012-2024 | 13 | $387,160 | 2024 | $31,350 | show |
| GEORGE B STORER FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “High Country News”, “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2010, 2015-2017, 2019-2024 | 10 | $385,000 | 2024 | $50,000 | show |
| The Kendeda Fund | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2010-2015, 2020-2023 | 11 | $343,000 | 2023 | $20,000 | show |
| B F FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2013-2024 | 12 | $304,500 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| BAND FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2023-2024 | 2 | $300,000 | 2024 | $150,000 | show |
| BOBBIE AND STANTON COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2017, 2020-2025 | 7 | $280,000 | 2025 | $60,000 | show |
| THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2024 | 1 | $275,000 | 2024 | $275,000 | show |
| SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2010-2013, 2024 | 5 | $267,000 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023-2024 | 7 | $258,223 | 2024 | $6,000 | show |
| JOHN D & CATHERINE T MACARTHUR FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2024 | 1 | $250,000 | 2024 | $250,000 | show |
| THE SEATTLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2010, 2013-2014, 2016-2020, 2024 | 17 | $220,000 | 2024 | $40,500 | show |
| LUCRETIA PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2018-2022 | 5 | $200,000 | 2022 | $40,000 | show |
| OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2024 | 9 | $191,500 | 2024 | $29,500 | show |
| GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “High Country News”, “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2020-2022, 2024-2025 | 5 | $190,000 | 2025 | $20,000 | show |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2024 | 6 | $164,629 | 2024 | $30,129 | show |
| CAMPION FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HIGH COUNTRY NEWS” | 2021 | 1 | $150,000 | 2021 | $150,000 | show |
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| SAVORY INSTITUTE ORG INC | CO | C60 | $2,633,218 | $2,689,690 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / | $153,658 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE | CO | C60 | $2,681,033 | $3,460,225 | EXECUTIVE DI | $193,282 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE COLORADO YOUTH OUTDOORS CHARITABLE TRUST | CO | C60 | $2,536,766 | $2,463,279 | President & CEO | $136,272 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HIGHTS INC | NC | C60 | $4,435,281 | $3,329,221 | Financial Officer | $89,962 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS | MT | C60 | $5,069,353 | $4,895,346 | EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $183,053 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| CHEWONKI FOUNDATION INC | ME | C60 | $7,991,240 | $8,861,424 | President | $168,607 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| EAGLES NEST FOUNDATION INCORPORATED | NC | C60 | $3,066,000 | $3,309,500 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $126,920 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| GENERATION180 | VA | C60 | $3,842,943 | $1,641,475 | Executive Director | $107,830 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| THE TRUST FOR HIDDEN VILLA | CA | C60 | $4,992,886 | $5,040,635 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $152,958 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| CONANICUT ISLAND SAILING FOUNDATION | RI | C60 | $3,056,569 | $819,261 | EXECUTIVE DI | $114,345 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| GREENFAITH | NY | C60 | $3,144,670 | $3,007,508 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $169,823 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| THE MOUNTAINEERS | WA | C60 | $7,845,869 | $7,695,494 | CEO | $223,160 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER INC | MI | C60 | $9,522,496 | $5,231,119 | CFO | $80,765 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
| NIAGARA FALLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA INC | NY | C60 | $3,080,826 | $2,361,921 | EXECUTIVE DI | $92,497 | Same NTEE code C60, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $4,517,082 spent · pay $2,576,515 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,849,180 | $1,223,771 | $382,921 | $242,488 | 40.9% | |
| Other (as described) | FREELANCE COSTS | $623,805 | $623,805 | - | - | 13.8% |
| Fees: other services | $594,782 | $67,893 | $357,925 | $168,964 | 13.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MATERIAL COSTS & MAILING | $390,703 | $319,376 | $24,561 | $46,766 | 8.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $305,030 | $201,955 | $50,103 | $52,972 | 6.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $190,867 | - | $112,366 | $78,501 | 4.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $163,492 | $99,730 | $37,603 | $26,159 | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $117,053 | $21,724 | $85,606 | $9,723 | 2.6% |
| Travel | $98,750 | $34,013 | $29,173 | $35,564 | 2.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $67,946 | $46,218 | $9,605 | $12,123 | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $61,284 | $45,455 | $5,213 | $10,616 | 1.4% |
| Office expenses | $49,725 | $2,928 | $43,524 | $3,273 | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $4,465 | $3,893 | $572 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,517,082 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $4,369,923 spent · pay $2,513,890 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,811,005 | $1,116,610 | $429,285 | $265,110 | 41.4% | |
| Other (as described) | FREELANCE COSTS | $636,279 | $636,279 | - | - | 14.6% |
| Fees: other services | $456,861 | $79,998 | $329,586 | $47,277 | 10.5% | |
| Other (as described) | MATERIAL COSTS & MAILING | $426,389 | $341,147 | $30,729 | $54,513 | 9.8% |
| Other employee benefits | $295,688 | $177,622 | $63,572 | $54,494 | 6.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $179,301 | - | $101,837 | $77,464 | 4.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $158,262 | $89,890 | $40,794 | $27,578 | 3.6% | |
| Travel | $122,984 | $47,899 | $40,462 | $34,623 | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $111,906 | $23,741 | $75,609 | $12,556 | 2.6% |
| Pension plan contributions | $69,634 | $43,717 | $12,505 | $13,412 | 1.6% | |
| Office expenses | $53,006 | $6,270 | $41,288 | $5,448 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $41,527 | $27,340 | $4,182 | $10,005 | 1.0% |
| Occupancy | $7,081 | $4,066 | $3,015 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $4,369,923 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $4,379,879 spent · pay $2,535,787 · grants $3,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,773,417 | $1,102,887 | $508,509 | $162,021 | 40.5% | |
| Other (as described) | FREELANCE COSTS | $574,550 | $574,550 | - | - | 13.1% |
| Other (as described) | MATERIAL COSTS & MAILING | $477,082 | $413,847 | $15,106 | $48,129 | 10.9% |
| Fees: other services | $459,549 | $68,339 | $353,689 | $37,521 | 10.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $369,688 | $212,391 | $27,630 | $129,667 | 8.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $168,746 | - | $81,443 | $87,303 | 3.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $154,796 | $90,797 | $44,756 | $19,243 | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $128,558 | $14,363 | $81,386 | $32,809 | 2.9% |
| Travel | $78,155 | $22,645 | $27,109 | $28,401 | 1.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $69,140 | $40,485 | $18,284 | $10,371 | 1.6% | |
| Office expenses | $58,357 | $9,157 | $43,317 | $5,883 | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $39,486 | $22,522 | $1,649 | $15,315 | 0.9% |
| Occupancy | $24,194 | $4,330 | $19,864 | - | 0.6% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,161 | - | $1,161 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $9,983 | - | reported apart | |||
| Total | $4,379,879 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $4,155,996 spent · pay $2,414,766 · grants $4,875 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,614,676 | $1,087,424 | $246,631 | $280,621 | 38.9% | |
| Other (as described) | MATERIALS AND SHIPPING | $589,065 | $518,799 | $11,307 | $58,959 | 14.2% |
| Other (as described) | FREELANCE COSTS | $442,073 | $442,073 | - | - | 10.6% |
| Fees: other services | $310,808 | $51,023 | $244,466 | $15,319 | 7.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $297,739 | $171,930 | $77,954 | $47,855 | 7.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $275,660 | - | $198,873 | $76,787 | 6.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $147,885 | $86,836 | $39,893 | $21,156 | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $120,849 | $8,354 | $89,537 | $22,958 | 2.9% |
| Travel | $104,188 | $29,850 | $47,258 | $27,080 | 2.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $78,806 | $43,120 | $20,952 | $14,734 | 1.9% | |
| Office expenses | $51,179 | $9,936 | $34,336 | $6,907 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN | $49,465 | $10,599 | $14,701 | $24,165 | 1.2% |
| Occupancy | $36,299 | $5,676 | $30,623 | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $32,429 | - | $32,429 | - | 0.8% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $4,875 | $4,875 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,155,996 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $4,061,537 spent · pay $2,456,352 · grants $16,298 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,677,663 | $1,201,455 | $252,549 | $223,659 | 41.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MATERIALS AND SHIPPING | $663,579 | $453,495 | $131,856 | $78,228 | 16.3% |
| Other employee benefits | $305,834 | $189,934 | $58,791 | $57,109 | 7.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $281,750 | - | $120,800 | $160,950 | 6.9% | |
| Other (as described) | FREELANCE COSTS | $276,459 | $276,459 | - | - | 6.8% |
| Fees: other services | $261,049 | $24,437 | $211,540 | $25,072 | 6.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $157,544 | $97,334 | $33,280 | $26,930 | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $107,903 | $7,755 | $67,494 | $32,654 | 2.7% |
| Office expenses | $58,206 | $8,423 | $44,986 | $4,797 | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $55,085 | $10,331 | $5,431 | $39,323 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $50,992 | - | $50,992 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | CREDIT CARD CHARGES | $40,210 | - | $40,210 | - | 1.0% |
| Travel | $39,370 | $20,992 | $8,234 | $10,144 | 1.0% | |
| Occupancy | $36,034 | $5,542 | $29,983 | $509 | 0.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $33,561 | $21,350 | $6,681 | $5,530 | 0.8% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $11,148 | $11,148 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $5,150 | $5,150 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,061,537 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $4,162,175 spent · pay $2,023,665 · grants $9,117 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,391,058 | $1,060,688 | $108,181 | $222,189 | 33.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MATERIALS AND SHIPPING | $805,807 | $533,458 | $196,159 | $76,190 | 19.4% |
| Fees: other services | $484,123 | $134,584 | $275,005 | $74,534 | 11.6% | |
| Other (as described) | FREELANCE COSTS | $407,035 | $406,535 | - | $500 | 9.8% |
| Other employee benefits | $252,386 | $173,621 | $40,331 | $38,434 | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $218,375 | $34,905 | $165,050 | $18,420 | 5.2% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $218,156 | $29,458 | $96,436 | $92,262 | 5.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $126,753 | $84,371 | $23,254 | $19,128 | 3.0% | |
| Travel | $75,994 | $38,120 | $24,246 | $13,628 | 1.8% | |
| Office expenses | $53,594 | $14,188 | $38,614 | $792 | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy | $38,623 | $9,458 | $28,207 | $958 | 0.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $35,312 | $20,917 | $9,265 | $5,130 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN | $30,847 | $17,339 | $2,465 | $11,043 | 0.7% |
| Fees: legal | $10,495 | - | $10,145 | $350 | 0.3% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $6,750 | $6,750 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,500 | - | $4,500 | - | 0.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $2,367 | $2,367 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,162,175 | 100% |
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