Civic Intelligence

The Bison Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 84-4724111

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 17, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.BISONINVITATIONAL.COM
518 17th St Suite 1800Denver, CO 80202

(720) 644-6997

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.50x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

60th percentile

8.7%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1548%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$21,172

Up $19,887 (+1548%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

-$10,571

Up $31,182 (+75%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$31,743

Down $11,295 (-26%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$357,138

Up $66,162 (+23%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$325,955

Up $24,895 (+8.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$31,183

Up $41,267 (+409%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$50K$0-$50KAssets 2020: $34,258Liabilities 2020: $9,390Net Assets 2020: $24,8682020Assets 2021: $9,340Liabilities 2021: $33,994Net Assets 2021: -$24,6542021Assets 2022: $13,182Liabilities 2022: $44,852Net Assets 2022: -$31,6702022Assets 2023: $1,285Liabilities 2023: $43,038Net Assets 2023: -$41,7532023Assets 2024: $21,172Liabilities 2024: $31,743Net Assets 2024: -$10,5712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$21,172
Liabilities$31,743
Net Assets-$10,571
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2020: $98,547Expenses 2020: $73,679Net Income 2020: $24,8682020Revenue 2021: $174,931Expenses 2021: $211,922Net Income 2021: -$36,9912021Revenue 2022: $303,622Expenses 2022: $302,318Net Income 2022: $1,3042022Revenue 2023: $290,976Expenses 2023: $301,060Net Income 2023: -$10,0842023Revenue 2024: $357,138Expenses 2024: $325,955Net Income 2024: $31,1832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$357,138
Expenses$325,955
Net Income$31,183
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$465,826
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The bison foundation acts to support a variety of causes and organizations within our local communities in a positive way. Our board members, alongside volunteers, raise awareness, support, and monetary funds for nonprofits in our local communities.

The bison foundation acts to support a variety of causes and organizations within our local communities in a positive way.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,285$21,172▲ $19,887
Total Assets$1,285$21,172▲ $19,887
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$34,038$31,743▼ $2,295
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,000--
Total Liabilities$43,038$31,743▼ $11,295
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$-41,753$-10,571▲ $31,182
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-41,753$-10,571▲ $31,182
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,285$21,172▲ $19,887
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Austin AkersPresident
David GonzalesVice President
Abigail WenkSecretary
Jesse IrvinTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$365,312
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-8,174
Change in Net Assets
$31,183
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$325,000
Other Expenses$955
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$325,000--$325,000
Other Expenses$145--$145
Total Functional Expenses$325,955$0$0$325,955
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATIONAurora, CO501(c)(3)General Program Support$325,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$108,688
Fundraising Gross Income$100,514
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Bi Tournament$465,826$100,514$67,345$33,169
Total Events$465,826$100,514$108,688$-8,174
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card$31,743
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8A

“This documentation is not applicable.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“This documentation is not applicable.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Process used by management &/or governing body to review form 990: the bison foundation collects and reviews data to be reported on the form 990. The preparation material is then provided to a public accounting firm that prepares and reviews the return. A completed return is then reviewed by the bison foundation's officers before the return is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Availability of governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements to the general public: these documents are not available to the public at this time.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Bison Foundation
EIN
84-4724111
Phone
7206446997
Address
518 17TH ST SUITE 1800, DENVER, CO 80202

Signing Officer

Name
Jesse Irvin
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7206446997
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jesse Irvin
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Ridgecrest Advisory LLC
Address
4601 DTC BOULEVARD, DENVER, CO 80237
Preparer
Alex Caufield
Phone
7209885413
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$21,172
Liabilities
$31,743
Net assets
-$10,571
Revenue
$357,138
Expenses
$325,955
Net income
$31,183
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.32$0.11$3.57$3.26$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.43$0.42$2.91$3.01$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.45$0.32$3.04$3.02$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.34$0.25$1.75$2.12$0.37
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.09$0.25$0.99$0.74$0.25