Civic Intelligence

Cottonwood Institute

EIN 20-1822172 • 501(c)3 • Denver, CO

Profile

To connect middle and high school students to nature and inspire them to protect it.

PO Box 7067Denver, CO 80207-0067

www.cottonwoodinstitute.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

37th percentile

-1.1%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

48th percentile

2.5%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

4.1%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$465,231

Up $109,386 (+31%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$316,043

Up $152,197 (+93%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$149,188

Down $42,811 (-22%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$779,815

Up $67,240 (+9.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$822,626

Up $74,255 (+9.9%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$42,811

Down $7,015 (-20%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $117,970Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $126,454Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $168,320Liabilities 2013: $2,000Net Assets 2013: $166,3202013Assets 2014: $149,426Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $149,4262014Assets 2015: $152,926Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $152,9262015Assets 2016: $175,284Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $175,2842016Assets 2017: $178,061Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $178,0612017Assets 2018: $199,178Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $199,1782018Assets 2019: $241,598Liabilities 2019: $18,487Net Assets 2019: $223,1112019Assets 2020: $440,211Liabilities 2020: $215,473Net Assets 2020: $224,7382020Assets 2021: $441,560Liabilities 2021: $207,072Net Assets 2021: $234,4882021Assets 2022: $406,243Liabilities 2022: $160,048Net Assets 2022: $246,1952022Assets 2023: $416,199Liabilities 2023: $172,220Net Assets 2023: $243,9792023Assets 2024: $355,845Liabilities 2024: $163,846Net Assets 2024: $191,9992024Assets 2025: $465,231Liabilities 2025: $316,043Net Assets 2025: $149,1882025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$465,231
Liabilities$316,043
Net Assets$149,188
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $175,649Expenses 2011: $164,080Net Income 2011: $11,5692011Revenue 2012: $188,339Expenses 2012: $180,326Net Income 2012: $8,0132012Revenue 2013: $235,704Expenses 2013: $195,839Net Income 2013: $39,8652013Revenue 2014: $145,786Expenses 2014: $162,296Net Income 2014: -$16,5102014Revenue 2015: $223,931Expenses 2015: $220,431Net Income 2015: $3,5002015Revenue 2016: $282,668Expenses 2016: $260,310Net Income 2016: $22,3582016Revenue 2017: $313,553Expenses 2017: $310,776Net Income 2017: $2,7772017Revenue 2018: $391,633Expenses 2018: $370,516Net Income 2018: $21,1172018Revenue 2019: $374,096Expenses 2019: $350,164Net Income 2019: $23,9322019Revenue 2020: $377,499Expenses 2020: $375,871Net Income 2020: $1,6282020Revenue 2021: $448,017Expenses 2021: $438,267Net Income 2021: $9,7502021Revenue 2022: $665,055Expenses 2022: $629,722Net Income 2022: $35,3332022Revenue 2023: $692,538Expenses 2023: $700,348Net Income 2023: -$7,8102023Revenue 2024: $712,575Expenses 2024: $748,371Net Income 2024: -$35,7962024Revenue 2025: $779,815Expenses 2025: $822,626Net Income 2025: -$42,8112025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$779,815
Expenses$822,626
Net Income-$42,811
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$465,231
Liabilities
$316,043
Net assets
$149,188
Revenue
$779,815
Expenses
$822,626
Net income
-$42,811
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.65$3.16$1.49$7.80$8.23$0.43
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.56$1.64$1.92$7.13$7.48$0.36
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$1.72$2.44$6.93$7.00$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.06$1.60$2.46$6.65$6.30$0.35
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.42$2.07$2.34$4.48$4.38$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.40$2.15$2.25$3.77$3.76$0.02
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.42$0.18$2.23$3.74$3.50$0.24
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.99$0.00$1.99$3.92$3.71$0.21
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.78$0.00$1.78$3.14$3.11$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.75$0.00$1.75$2.83$2.60$0.22
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$2.24$2.20$0.04
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$1.46$1.62$0.17
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.68$0.02$1.66$2.36$1.96$0.40
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.26$0.00$1.88$1.80$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.76$1.64$0.12
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$813,532
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To connect under-served students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to help improve their schools, their communities and the environment for future generations.

To connect middle and high school students to nature and inspire them to protect it.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$310,347$426,258▲ $115,911
Accounts Receivable$36,090$33,333▼ $2,757
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,408$5,640▼ $3,768
Total Assets$355,845$465,231▲ $109,386
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$142,584-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$138,276$134,286▼ $3,990
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,570$39,173▲ $13,603
Total Liabilities$163,846$316,043▲ $152,197
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$139,992$100,205▼ $39,787
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$52,007$48,983▼ $3,024
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$191,999$149,188▼ $42,811
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$355,845$465,231▲ $109,386

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,640$22,608$28,248
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ford ChurchExecutive DiFT$102,714$4,528$107,242

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Whitney Bell HaggardBoard Chair
Elisha RobertsBoard Member
Fay HartmanBoard Member
Gabe Pinilla JdBoard Member
Kevin LambertBoard Member
Phil WoffordBoard Member
Robert MarquezBoard Member
Sarah WhitsonBoard Member
Candace RichterBoard Secret
Steve SchnepelBoard Treasu
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$448,947
Program Service Revenue
$141,642
Investment Income
$10,537
Other Revenue
$178,689
All Other Contributions
$448,947
Change in Net Assets
$-42,811
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$650,516
Other Expenses$172,110
Total Fundraising Expense$70,080
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$394,998$22,867$39,475$457,340
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$95,353$5,521$9,547$110,421
Payroll Taxes$47,678$2,772$4,990$55,440
Travel$30,517-$269$30,786
Fees for Services Other$26,330$2,043$875$29,248
Other Employee Benefits$15,274$888$1,598$17,760
All Other Expenses$17,227$132$160$17,519
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,104-$16,104
Insurance$9,300$921-$10,221
Pension Plan Contributions$8,217$478$860$9,555
Occupancy$9,227--$9,227
Other Expenses$5,416$100$8,786$8,886
Office Expenses$6,141$256$416$6,813
Depreciation Depletion$2,638$565$565$3,768
Interest$3,749--$3,749
Conferences and Meetings$1,608$54$279$1,941
Total Functional Expenses$691,625$60,921$70,080$822,626
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$210,403
Fundraising Direct Expenses$32,331
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Beats on the Cr$33,220$33,220$1,448$31,772
Throwdown$18,954$18,954$2,128$16,826
Total Events$196,599$196,599$30,284$166,315
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director and a board officer (as available) work with the external consultant preparing the 990 for a review of the form and all supporting schedules. The executive director provides a summary presentation of the 990 to the board. Once approved, the form is filed electronically with the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organization maintains a board resource manual with all policies and procedures for board members. The executive director and the executive committee work together to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The executive community works to ensure compliance with all board policies.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The executive director and support staff work toether to secure nonprofit salary survey information from a variety of nonprofit sources. This information, along with the organization's salary history, forms the basis for compensation arrangements and updates.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing and public financial documents are available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cottonwood Institute
EIN
20-1822172
Phone
3034471076
Address
PO BOX 7067, DENVER, CO 80207-0067

Signing Officer

Name
Whitney Bell Haggard
Title
Board Chair
Phone
3034471076
Signed
2026-02-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ford Church
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
24

Preparer

Firm
Taylor Roth and Company
Address
1580 LINCOLN ST STE 520, DENVER, CO 80203-1517
Preparer
Ken Roth
Phone
3038308109
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III

“During the 2024-25 programming year, we served 454 participants. 63.3% of our participants self-identified as non-white. A majority of our students live in historically excluded communities in aurora, denver, and boulder county. According to one cottonwood institute alum: "i've always loved the outdoors, but your program was the first opportunity i had to go camping and get a real taste of the outdoors. I think your program really is making a difference, because after that camping trip, i've wanted to do so many things outdoors and even began rock climbing as of last year."”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING THE 2024-25 PROGRAMMING YEAR, WE SERVED 454 PARTICIPANTS. 63.3% OF OUR PARTICIPANTS SELF-IDENTIFIED AS NON-WHITE. A MAJORITY OF OUR STUDENTS LIVE IN HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES IN AURORA, DENVER, AND BOULDER COUNTY. ACCORDING TO ONE COTTONWOOD INSTITUTE ALUM: "I'VE ALWAYS LOVED THE OUTDOORS, BUT YOUR PROGRAM WAS THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY I HAD TO GO CAMPING AND GET A REAL TASTE OF THE OUTDOORS. I THINK YOUR PROGRAM REALLY IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE, BECAUSE AFTER THAT CAMPING TRIP, I'VE WANTED TO DO SO MANY THINGS OUTDOORS AND EVEN BEGAN ROCK CLIMBING AS OF LAST YEAR."
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A BOARD OFFICER (AS AVAILABLE) WORK WITH THE EXTERNAL CONSULTANT PREPARING THE 990 FOR A REVIEW OF THE FORM AND ALL SUPPORTING SCHEDULES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES A SUMMARY PRESENTATION OF THE 990 TO THE BOARD. ONCE APPROVED, THE FORM IS FILED ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A BOARD RESOURCE MANUAL WITH ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR BOARD MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMUNITY WORKS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL BOARD POLICIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SUPPORT STAFF WORK TOETHER TO SECURE NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT SOURCES. THIS INFORMATION, ALONG WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARY HISTORY, FORMS THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND UPDATES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING AND PUBLIC FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART III
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