Red Rock Canyon Foundation
Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Projects, Education and Communication
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: We work with the City of Colorado Springs to protect, maintain, and add to open space, specifically Red Rock Canyon and its surrounding properties. VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: We sponsor trail building and maintenance of existing trails and features of Red Rock Canyon and adjoining open space, along with activities which promote caring for the land. EDUCATION: We inform our members and other interested parties about Red Rock Canyon environment, wildlife, issues and opportunities to maintain and continue to create a quality open space. Other: Web expenses and State Registration
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Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Projects, Education and Communication
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRed Rock Canyon Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 161629528. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Red Rock Canyon Foundation 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Red Rock Canyon Foundation is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Red Rock Canyon Foundation has $4K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 95% 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.
Red Rock Canyon Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $4K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Red Rock Canyon Foundation. 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.
Red Rock Canyon Foundation 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Red Rock Canyon Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: We work with the City of Colorado Springs to protect, maintain, and add to open space, specifically Red Rock Canyon and its surrounding properties. VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: We sponsor trail building and maintenance of existing trails and features of Red Rock Canyon and adjoining open space, along with activities which promote caring for the land. EDUCATION: We inform our members and other interested parties about Red Rock Canyon environment, wildlife, issues and opportunities to maintain and continue to create a quality open space. Other: Web expenses and State Registration Red Rock Canyon Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Red Rock Canyon Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $4K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Red Rock Canyon Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Red Rock Canyon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161629528, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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RED ROCK CANYON FOUNDATION 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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Sentiment
NeutralThe Prescription—Leader Fall on Rock - American Alpine Club
Cycling the new Red Rock Legacy Trail in Las Vegas - KLAS 8 News Now
Argentina’s red rock canyon landscape that feels unreal - MSN
First phase of Red Rock Legacy paved trail now open in west Las Vegas - KSNV
Crews called to multiple rescues at Red Rock Canyon over the weekend - KSNV
‘Just look down’: Wildflowers abound on Red Rock Canyon trails - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Shooting Red Rock Canyon with a Sony a7 IV, a Pug, and Three Lenses - Fstoppers
The Essential Guide to California's Red Rock Canyon State Park - Travel + Leisure
BLM announces new self-service fee kiosks at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
LVMPD Search and Rescue crews save multiple hikers in Red Rock Canyon - FOX5 Vegas
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Red Rock Canyon Foundation
- What is Red Rock Canyon Foundation?
- Red Rock Canyon Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Colorado Springs, United States. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: We work with the City of Colorado Springs to protect, maintain, and add to open space, specifically Red Rock Canyon and its surrounding properties. VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: We sponsor trail building and maintenance of existing trails and features of Red Rock Canyon and adjoining open space, along with activities which promote caring for the land. EDUCATION: We inform our members and other interested parties about Red Rock Canyon environment, wildlife, issues and opportunities to maintain and continue to create a quality open space. Other: Web expenses and State Registration
- When was Red Rock Canyon Foundation founded?
- Red Rock Canyon Foundation was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Red Rock Canyon Foundation?
- David Valier serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Red Rock Canyon Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Colorado Springs, United States.
- What is Red Rock Canyon Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under $10K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Red Rock Canyon Foundation trustworthy?
- Red Rock Canyon Foundation 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 Red Rock Canyon Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 161629528.
- What is Red Rock Canyon Foundation's website?
- http://redrockcanyonopenspace.org