Civic Intelligence

Aspen Deserves Better

EIN 92-1067010 • 501(c)3 • Aspen, CO

Profile

Aspen Deserves Better is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing civic engagement in Aspen CO. Its primary purpose is to encourage active community participation in civic affairs. This is achieved through various initiatives such as educating residents about local governance policy-making and civic responsibilities as well as organizing workshops and seminars. The organization places a strong emphasis on public policy research and analysis empowering the community to make informed decisions. Additionally it focuses on promoting transparent and accountable governance by monitoring local government activities and providing platforms for public feedback. Aspen Deserves Better also collaborates with local entities to strengthen community involvement and address local needs ensuring that the voices of residents are heard and considered in local decision-making. This multifaceted approach underscores the organization's commitment to fostering a well-informed community in Aspen

531 E Cooper 1Aspen, CO 81611

aspendeservesbetter.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2023

Net Margin

96th percentile

88%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

98th percentile

460%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-66%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$21,306

Up $17,500 (+460%) from 2022

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$21,306

Up $17,500 (+460%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$20,000

Down $38,500 (-66%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,500

Down $52,194 (-95%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$17,500

Up $13,694 (+360%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $3,806Net Assets 2022: $3,8062022Assets 2023: $21,306Net Assets 2023: $21,3062023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$21,306
Liabilities-
Net Assets$21,306

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2022: $58,500Expenses 2022: $54,694Net Income 2022: $3,8062022Revenue 2023: $20,000Expenses 2023: $2,500Net Income 2023: $17,5002023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$20,000
Expenses$2,500
Net Income$17,500

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jan 19, 2024
Return Version
2023v4.0
Gross Receipts
$20,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Aspen Deserves Better is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing civic engagement in Aspen CO. Its primary purpose is to encourage active community participation in civic affairs. This is achieved through various initiatives such as educating residents about local governance policy-making and civic responsibilities as well as organizing workshops and seminars. The organization places a strong emphasis on public policy research and analysis empowering the community to make informed decisions. Additionally it focuses on promoting transparent and accountable governance by monitoring local government activities and providing platforms for public feedback. Aspen Deserves Better also collaborates with local entities to strengthen community involvement and address local needs ensuring that the voices of residents are heard and considered in local decision-making. This multifaceted approach underscores the organization's commitment to fostering a well-informed community in Aspen

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Monthly Newsletter Distribution: The organization successfully circulates a monthly newsletter to over 1,000 subscribers. This newsletter serves as a vital communication tool offering updates insights and information on local civic matters. It has been instrumental in keeping the community informed about ongoing issues upcoming events and opportunities for civic participation. The wide readership of the newsletter indicates its effectiveness in engaging and educating the community.$0$0
Organizing Awareness Events: Aspen Deserves Better regularly hosts events aimed at increasing public awareness on important local issues. These events offer platforms for discussion facilitate community dialogue and often feature guest speakers panel discussions and interactive sessions. The success of these events is measured by their attendance participant engagement and the subsequent increase in public understanding and involvement in local civic matters.$0$0
Social Media and Advertising Programs: The organization actively uses social media and advertising campaigns to encourage community involvement and educate the public on ways to engage in civic life. These digital strategies effectively reach a broad audience particularly younger demographics and have been successful in increasing participation and awareness. The impact of these programs is evident in the growing number of online followers engagement metrics likes shares comments and the increased visibility of civic issues among the digital audience.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Peter GrenneyPresidentPT$0--
Alexandra GeorgeDirectorPT$0--
Maddi DavidsonInternPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Aspen Deserves Better
EIN
92-1067010
In Care Of
% Peter Grenney
Address
531 E COOPER 1, Aspen, CO 81611

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Grenney
Title
President
Signed
2024-01-19
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