Boulder Open Space Conservancy
Boulder Open Space Conservancy is a non-profit organization that partners with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks department to promote and enhance the ecological resilience …
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In 2022 BOSC fundraised and contributed $48,000 in 2023 to City of Boulder OSMP for Mt. Sanitas trail maintenance and improvements and Junior Rangers.
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Mission
Boulder Open Space Conservancy is a non-profit organization that partners with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks department to promote and enhance the ecological resilience of our public lands to climate change through sponsorship of conservation projects and community education for the benefit of all current and future generations of Boulder citizens and visitors.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBoulder Open Space Conservancy is a registered environment nonprofit based in Boulder, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821716267. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $186K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Boulder Open Space Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.
Boulder Open Space Conservancy is located in Boulder, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Boulder Open Space Conservancy has $186K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Boulder Open Space Conservancy is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $186K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Boulder Open Space Conservancy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Boulder Open Space Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
In 2022 BOSC fundraised and contributed $48,000 in 2023 to City of Boulder OSMP for Mt. Sanitas trail maintenance and improvements and Junior Rangers. Boulder Open Space Conservancy is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Boulder Open Space Conservancy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $186K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Boulder Open Space Conservancy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boulder Open Space Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821716267, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BOULDER OPEN SPACE CONSERVANCY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (7)
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Sentiment
Neutral2025 Year in Review for Open Space and Mountain Parks - City of Boulder (.gov)
Boulder’s Mount Sanitas to get major trail improvements in multi-year project - Colorado Hometown Weekly
Project to repair Boulder's popular Mount Sanitas trail system begins - Denver7
City Begins Significant Trail Improvements on Mount Sanitas - City of Boulder (.gov)
City Conducting Extensive Trail and Trailhead Work - City of Boulder (.gov)
City Webpage, Web Map Highlight Significant 2025 Open Space Projects - City of Boulder (.gov)
City Receives $1.1 Million Grant for Trail Improvements on Mount Sanitas - City of Boulder (.gov)
City to Conduct Helicopter Flights for Mount Sanitas Trail Repairs - City of Boulder (.gov)
OSMP Sponsorship Opportunities - City of Boulder (.gov)
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Boulder Open Space Conservancy
- What is Boulder Open Space Conservancy?
- Boulder Open Space Conservancy is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boulder, United States. In 2022 BOSC fundraised and contributed $48,000 in 2023 to City of Boulder OSMP for Mt. Sanitas trail maintenance and improvements and Junior Rangers.
- When was Boulder Open Space Conservancy founded?
- Boulder Open Space Conservancy was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Boulder Open Space Conservancy?
- Alyson Duffey serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Boulder Open Space Conservancy located?
- Headquartered in Boulder, United States.
- What is Boulder Open Space Conservancy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Boulder Open Space Conservancy trustworthy?
- Boulder Open Space Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Boulder Open Space Conservancy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 821716267. Registration: 82-1716267 (United States).
- What is Boulder Open Space Conservancy's website?
- http://bosc.org