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Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc

Colorado crane conservation coalition (cccc) was formed in may 2012 in response to a community discussion regarding the hunting of greater sandhill cranes in northwest colorado. Birdwatchers, nature-lovers, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc

Yampa Valley Crane Festival: Annual four-day festival to celebrate the presence of Greater Sandhill Cranes in northwest Colorado and to educate the public about this iconic species. The festival showcases the wildlife and spectacular scenery of the Yampa Valley and offers more than 40 individual events including guided crane viewings led by crane experts, presentations by world-renowned crane and wildlife experts, bird and nature walks, children's educational activities, crane art, crane story-telling and special crane and nature films. In 2022 event attendance at the festival was 2,791. Crane Education and Awareness: CCCC offers many additional programs that promote education and awareness of Sandhill Cranes: 1. Each spring CCCC gives a free educational program about Sandhill Cranes to elementary schools in …

Founded
Headquarters
Hayden, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

Colorado crane conservation coalition (cccc) was formed in may 2012 in response to a community discussion regarding the hunting of greater sandhill cranes in northwest colorado. Birdwatchers, nature-lovers, and other interested citizens of northwest colorado were concerned that these migratory birds, still listed by the state as a tier 1 species of concern, would decline in numbers and disappear from the area.

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 69%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 79% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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Common questions

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Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hayden, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 455491083. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $242K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 455491083. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc is located in Hayden, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc has $242K in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $242K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 69% 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 and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Yampa Valley Crane Festival: Annual four-day festival to celebrate the presence of Greater Sandhill Cranes in northwest Colorado and to educate the public about this iconic species. The festival showcases the wildlife and spectacular scenery of the Yampa Valley and offers more than 40 individual events including guided crane viewings led by crane experts, presentations by world-renowned crane and wildlife experts, bird and nature walks, children's educational activities, crane art, crane story-telling and special crane and nature films. In 2022 event attendance at the festival was 2,791. Crane Education and Awareness: CCCC offers many additional programs that promote education and awareness of Sandhill Cranes: 1. Each spring CCCC gives a... Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $242K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455491083, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
69% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Laura S••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Crane conservation coalition raising money to replace nest camera destroyed by wind storm - Steamboat Pilot
Jun 2026
www.steamboatpilot.com
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition names arts scholarship winners - Steamboat Pilot
Jun 2026
www.steamboatpilot.com
Anticipation builds as Crane Coalition hopes to capture new arrival with crane nest camera - Steamboat Pilot
May 2026
www.steamboatpilot.com
The ancient, amazing lives of sandhill cranes, Colorado’s beloved visitors back for seasonal stop - Denver Gazette
Mar 2026
www.denvergazette.com
Crane coalition focuses on successes after 2025 nest cameras fail to capture successful hatch - Steamboat Pilot
Jun 2025
www.steamboatpilot.com
Crane cam goes live in Northwest Colorado - Steamboat Pilot
Apr 2024
www.steamboatpilot.com
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition names new director with strong ties to Yampa Valley communities - Steamboat Pilot
Apr 2024
www.steamboatpilot.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Watch a baby crane hatch with Colorado Crane Coalition’s camera - Steamboat Pilot
May 2023
www.steamboatpilot.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Crane coalition camera offers glimpse inside nest near Steamboat (with video) - Steamboat Pilot
Apr 2022
www.steamboatpilot.com
March 1 marks start of another Greater Sandhill Crane Week in northwest Colorado - CraigDailyPress.com
Feb 2022
www.craigdailypress.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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Quick facts about Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc

What is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hayden, United States. Yampa Valley Crane Festival: Annual four-day festival to celebrate the presence of Greater Sandhill Cranes in northwest Colorado and to educate the public about this iconic species. The festival showcases the wildlife and spectacular scenery of the Yampa Valley and offers more than 40 individual events including guided crane viewings led by crane experts, presentations by world-renowned crane and wildlife experts, bird and nature walks, children's educational activities, crane art, crane story-telling and special crane and nature films. In 2022 event attendance at the festival was 2,791. Crane Education and Awareness: CCCC offers many additional programs that promote education and awareness of Sandhill Cranes: 1. Each spring CCCC gives a free educational program about Sandhill Cranes to elementary schools in Routt and Moffat counties. The program is geared to third graders but can be modified for other grades. Students are taught about crane physiology, habitat, behavior, migration and the difference between cranes and other large birds of the area. 2. CCCC offers free educational programs to seniors and other community groups throughout Routt and Moffat counties. 3. CCCC presents a live streaming Crane Nest Camera each spring that allows the public to learn about crane nesting and other wildlife of the area. 4. CCCC holds various contest throughout the year that raise "crane awareness:" First Crane Sighting Contest; Crane Photo Contest; Crane-inspired Creative Arts Scholarship Contest. Conservation and Research: On-the-ground habitat improvement program led by CCCC in cooperation with farmers and ranchers in the Yampa Valley. To help the cranes acquire adequate nutrition prior to migration, CCCC compensates farmers to leave grain crops in their fields for cranes. CCCC works with other environmental organizations on projects to restore wetland habitat for Sandhill Cranes.
When was Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc founded?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc was founded in 2012.
Who leads Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc?
Laura Schindler serves as Treasurer.
Where is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc located?
Headquartered in Hayden, CO, United States.
What is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
Is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc trustworthy?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 455491083.
What is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc's website?
http://coloradocranes.org