Colorado Energy & Water Institute
The colorado energy and water institute (dba the institute for western energy (the organization) is established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) …
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Mission
The colorado energy and water institute (dba the institute for western energy (the organization) is established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The organization is formed to bring together a diverse community of north american industry, policy, nonprofit and academic leaders in intentionally intimate settings to engage in meaningful conversations about north america's energy and water future; and to educate individuals about issues concerning energy and water and provide resources to challenges facing the future of energy and water. The organization provides a forum to engage in independent, nonpartisan research, discussion, and collaboration on public policy matters and initiatives concerning energy and water. The organization may engage in other activities as allowed under section 501(c)(3), which are related to or further its primary purpose.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Colorado Energy & Water Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColorado Energy & Water Institute is a registered environment nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 825305142. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $631K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Colorado Energy & Water Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 825305142. 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 Energy & Water Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Colorado Energy & Water Institute is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Colorado Energy & Water Institute has $631K in annual revenue. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% 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.
Colorado Energy & Water Institute is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $631K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Colorado Energy & Water Institute. 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 Energy & Water Institute 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 52% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Learn. Network. Experience. More. Learn about Western Power Players and how we are expanding our scope and impact! Colorado Energy & Water Institute is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $631K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Colorado Energy & Water Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colorado Energy & Water Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 825305142, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COLORADO ENERGY & WATER INSTITUTE 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Colorado Energy & Water Institute
- What is Colorado Energy & Water Institute?
- Colorado Energy & Water Institute is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Denver, United States. Learn. Network. Experience. More. Learn about Western Power Players and how we are expanding our scope and impact!
- When was Colorado Energy & Water Institute founded?
- Colorado Energy & Water Institute was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Colorado Energy & Water Institute?
- Chris Hansen serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Colorado Energy & Water Institute located?
- Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
- What is Colorado Energy & Water Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 52% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Colorado Energy & Water Institute trustworthy?
- Colorado Energy & Water Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Energy & Water Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 825305142.
- What is Colorado Energy & Water Institute's website?
- http://www.energywest.org