Civic Intelligence

La Plata County Energy Council Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 84-1473629

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 12, 2019

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 3833Durango, CO 81302

(970) 259-1301

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

30th percentile

-5.2%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$132,500

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 49.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

36th percentile

-4.6%

Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-7.2%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$290,642

Down $13,986 (-4.6%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$290,642

Down $13,986 (-4.6%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$266,402

Down $20,622 (-7.2%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$280,387

Down $32,594 (-10%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$13,985

Up $11,972 (+46%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth36th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $265,056Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $265,0562011Assets 2012: $293,318Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $293,3182012Assets 2013: $228,940Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $228,9402013Assets 2014: $326,050Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $326,0502014Assets 2015: $322,654Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $322,6542015Assets 2016: $330,585Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $330,5852016Assets 2017: $304,628Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $304,6282017Assets 2018: $290,642Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $290,6422018Assets 2019: $182,256Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $182,2562019Assets 2020: $293,940Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $293,9402020Assets 2021: $168,710Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $168,7102021Assets 2022: $131,141Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $131,1412022Assets 2023: $88,165Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $88,1652023Assets 2024: $224,532Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $224,5322024Assets 2025: $81,184Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $81,1842025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$290,642
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$290,642
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $538,249Expenses 2011: $540,554Net Income 2011: -$2,3052011Revenue 2012: $608,319Expenses 2012: $580,057Net Income 2012: $28,2622012Revenue 2013: $307,412Expenses 2013: $371,790Net Income 2013: -$64,3782013Revenue 2014: $778,233Expenses 2014: $681,123Net Income 2014: $97,1102014Revenue 2015: $391,309Expenses 2015: $394,705Net Income 2015: -$3,3962015Revenue 2016: $274,205Expenses 2016: $266,274Net Income 2016: $7,9312016Revenue 2017: $287,024Expenses 2017: $312,981Net Income 2017: -$25,9572017Revenue 2018: $266,402Expenses 2018: $280,387Net Income 2018: -$13,9852018Revenue 2019: $226,929Expenses 2019: $335,314Net Income 2019: -$108,3852019Revenue 2020: $398,295Expenses 2020: $286,611Net Income 2020: $111,6842020Revenue 2021: $333,839Expenses 2021: $459,069Net Income 2021: -$125,2302021Revenue 2022: $368,375Expenses 2022: $405,944Net Income 2022: -$37,5692022Revenue 2023: $397,791Expenses 2023: $440,767Net Income 2023: -$42,9762023Revenue 2024: $443,784Expenses 2024: $283,669Net Income 2024: $160,1152024Revenue 2025: $217,006Expenses 2025: $360,354Net Income 2025: -$143,3482025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$266,402
Expenses$280,387
Net Income-$13,985
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 12, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$272,426
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Energy Council is a non-profit trade organization that promotes safe and responsible natural gas development in La Plata County, Colorado. Individual and company members work to build community relations, increase public understanding, and address public issues relative to the industry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$304,628$290,642▼ $13,986
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$245,860$225,729▼ $20,131
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$58,768$64,913▲ $6,145
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$304,628$290,642▼ $13,986
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$304,628$290,642▼ $13,986
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$304,628$290,642▼ $13,986

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$2,865$2,865
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christie ZellerExecutive DirectorFT$132,500$132,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris LopezPresident
Brian SkylesVice President
April PohlDirector
Ember MichelDirector
Sam KnaizerDirector
Silver VasquezNivc PiatekSecretary/Treas
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$147,572
Program Service Revenue
$104,546
Investment Income
$259
Other Revenue
$14,025
Change in Net Assets
$-13,985
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$135,837
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$132,300
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$12,250
Total Fundraising Expense$3,521
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$132,300
All Other Expenses$70$5,798$3,521$9,389
Grants to Domestic Orgs$9,250--$9,250
Other Expenses$94,026$6,532-$6,532
Grants to Domestic Individuals$3,000--$3,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$975-$975
Advertising-$240-$240
Total Functional Expenses$106,346$38,220$3,521$280,387
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$7,700
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,024
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Tournament$18,050$7,700-$7,700
Total Events$18,050$7,700$6,024$1,676
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“The corporation has one class of members. Membership is open to all who participate in the exploration, production development, refining, transportation and marketing of La Plata County, Colorado oil and gas, or who otherwise subscribe to the purpose of the corporation. Eligible persons or entities become members of the corporation by paying dues as established by the Board of Directors. Dues shall be for a calendar year. The Board may from time to time by Resolution determine the date at which a member ceases to be a member because of failure to pay dues for the current calendar year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Corporation has determined that the Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for the supervision of the accounting functions and the preparation of the Form 990. The Secretary/Treasurer reviews the Form 990 and signs it before it is mailed to the Internal Revenue Service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The Corporation makes its governing documents and its in house prepared financial statements available to the public upon their request. The Executive Director has these documents and is authorized to show them to any one who inquires.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Energy Council
EIN
84-1473629
Phone
9702591301
Address
PO Box 3833, Durango, CO 81302

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Lopez
Title
President
Signed
2019-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Lopez
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Elliott Meadows & Associates LLC
Address
270 E College Drive Suite 101, Durango, CO 81301
Preparer
R Thomas Meadows CPA
Phone
9702471390
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Corporation has determined that the Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for the supervision of the accounting functions and the preparation of the Form 990. The Secretary/Treasurer reviews the Form 990 and signs it before it is mailed to the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Corporation makes its governing documents and its in house prepared financial statements available to the public upon their request. The Executive Director has these documents and is authorized to show them to any one who inquires.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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ReturnHeader/BuildTS02020-03-31 21:24:44Z
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$290,642
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$290,642
Revenue
$266,402
Expenses
$280,387
Net income
-$13,985
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.00$0.81$2.17$3.60$1.43
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.00$2.25$4.44$2.84$1.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.00$0.88$3.98$4.41$0.43
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.00$1.31$3.68$4.06$0.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.00$1.69$3.34$4.59$1.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.94$0.00$2.94$3.98$2.87$1.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.82$0.00$1.82$2.27$3.35$1.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.00$2.91$2.66$2.80$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.05$0.00$3.05$2.87$3.13$0.26
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.31$0.00$3.31$2.74$2.66$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.23$0.00$3.23$3.91$3.95$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$0.00$3.26$7.78$6.81$0.97
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.29$0.00$2.29$3.07$3.72$0.64
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.93$0.00$2.93$6.08$5.80$0.28
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.65$0.00$2.65$5.38$5.41$0.02