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Coldwater Foundation for Leadership and Community Development

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-1609731

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 01, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.COLDWATERFOUNDATION.ORG
PO Box 501Grand Marais, MN 55604

(218) 370-9896

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

5.6%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$78,000

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

59th percentile

8.1%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Down

$279,787

Down $24,159 (-7.9%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$265,822

Down $25,268 (-8.7%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$13,965

Up $1,109 (+8.6%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$624,117

Up $35,877 (+6.1%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$589,145

Up $78,093 (+15%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$34,972

Down $42,216 (-55%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $16,143Net Assets 2011: $16,1432011Assets 2013: $17,635Net Assets 2013: $17,6352013Assets 2014: $27,604Liabilities 2014: $10,625Net Assets 2014: $16,9792014Assets 2015: $153,357Liabilities 2015: $1,106Net Assets 2015: $152,2512015Assets 2016: $134,056Liabilities 2016: $4,828Net Assets 2016: $129,2282016Assets 2017: $121,395Liabilities 2017: $503Net Assets 2017: $120,8922017Assets 2018: $143,469Liabilities 2018: $503Net Assets 2018: $142,9662018Assets 2020: $140,115Liabilities 2020: $3,351Net Assets 2020: $136,7642020Assets 2021: $232,723Liabilities 2021: $18,821Net Assets 2021: $213,9022021Assets 2022: $303,946Liabilities 2022: $12,856Net Assets 2022: $291,0902022Assets 2024: $279,787Liabilities 2024: $13,965Net Assets 2024: $265,8222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$279,787
Liabilities$13,965
Net Assets$265,822
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $148,202Expenses 2011: $143,507Net Income 2011: $4,6952011Revenue 2013: $121,569Expenses 2013: $130,170Net Income 2013: -$8,6012013Revenue 2014: $121,823Expenses 2014: $122,479Net Income 2014: -$6562014Revenue 2015: $317,684Expenses 2015: $181,605Net Income 2015: $136,0792015Revenue 2016: $173,032Expenses 2016: $196,055Net Income 2016: -$23,0232016Revenue 2017: $168,763Expenses 2017: $177,099Net Income 2017: -$8,3362017Revenue 2018: $215,243Expenses 2018: $193,169Net Income 2018: $22,0742018Revenue 2020: $184,096Expenses 2020: $172,300Net Income 2020: $11,7962020Revenue 2021: $371,878Expenses 2021: $294,740Net Income 2021: $77,1382021Revenue 2022: $588,240Expenses 2022: $511,052Net Income 2022: $77,1882022Revenue 2024: $624,117Expenses 2024: $589,145Net Income 2024: $34,9722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$624,117
Expenses$589,145
Net Income$34,972
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$627,779
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Coldwater exists to develop leaders and promote transformation in community. Coldwater does this by providing a continuum of educational, outdoor leadership and service-learning programs that foster purpose and character in people and engagement in the needs of community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$193,332$211,553▲ $18,221
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$65,443$68,014▲ $2,571
Total Assets$258,775$279,787▲ $21,012
Other Assets Total-$220-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$27,768$11,498▼ $16,270
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$157$2,467▲ $2,310
Total Liabilities$27,925$13,965▼ $13,960
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$230,850$265,822▲ $34,972
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$230,850$265,822▲ $34,972
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$258,775$279,787▲ $21,012

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$104,675$63,841$168,516
Buildings$106,878$24,516$131,394
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kevin SuttonExecutive DiFT$78,000$78,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kim ShepsonBoard
Travis SheltonBoard
Troy VanbeekSecretary
Paul ChristensenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$531,956
Program Service Revenue
$89,984
Investment Income
$118
Other Revenue
$2,059
All Other Contributions
$531,956
Change in Net Assets
$34,972
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$415,224
Other Expenses$173,921
Total Fundraising Expense$123,335
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$134,581$89,721$74,768$299,070
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$35,100$23,400$19,500$78,000
All Other Expenses$39,308$7,117-$46,425
Payroll Taxes$17,169$11,446$9,539$38,154
Insurance$23,385--$23,385
Depreciation Depletion$10,706--$10,706
Other Expenses$8,783-$19,528$8,783
Fees for Services Other-$4,830-$4,830
Travel$4,556--$4,556
Occupancy$3,600--$3,600
Advertising$3,286--$3,286
Interest-$2,965-$2,965
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,858-$2,858
Office Expenses-$2,498-$2,498
Total Functional Expenses$320,975$144,835$123,335$589,145
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
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 9

“Paul christensen po box 24 taylors falls, mn 55084 troy vanbeek 16592 pine lane lemars, ia 51031 travis shelton 1814 sw vera cruz lane ankeny, ia 50023 kim shepson 10687 kings mill drive carmel, in 46032”

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

“Reviewed by board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Coldwater Foundation for Leadership
EIN
27-1609731
Phone
2183709896
Address
PO BOX 501, GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604

Signing Officer

Name
Kevin Sutton
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3194323285
Signed
2025-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kevin Sutton
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
22
Volunteers
55

Preparer

Firm
Licari Larsen and Company
Address
130 W SUPERIOR ST STE 712, DULUTH, MN 55802
Preparer
Matthew S Licari
Phone
2187222226
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Coldwater exists to develop leaders and promote transformation in community. Coldwater does this by providing a continuum of educational, outdoor leadership and service-learning programs that foster purpose and character in people and engagement in the needs of community.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$279,787
Liabilities
$13,965
Net assets
$265,822
Revenue
$624,117
Expenses
$589,145
Net income
$34,972
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.14$2.66$6.24$5.89$0.35
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.04$0.13$2.91$5.88$5.11$0.77
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.33$0.19$2.14$3.72$2.95$0.77
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.40$0.03$1.37$1.84$1.72$0.12
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.43$0.01$1.43$2.15$1.93$0.22
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.01$1.21$1.69$1.77$0.08
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.34$0.05$1.29$1.73$1.96$0.23
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.53$0.01$1.52$3.18$1.82$1.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.11$0.17$1.22$1.22$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.18$1.22$1.30$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.16$1.48$1.44$0.05
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