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Red Rock Canyon Foundation

Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Projects, Education and Communication

Environment Colorado Springs, CO EIN 161629528 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Red Rock Canyon Foundation

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

Founded
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Projects, Education and Communication

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($4,752)
100% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Red 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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Annual revenue
Under $10K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Leadership

DA
David Valier
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

DA
Dan D••••
Web Master
DA
David S•••••
President
DA
David V•••••
Treasurer
GL
Glenn P•••••••
Secretary
SE
Sean M••••••
Director
SH
Shanti T•••
Vice President
ST
Stewart G••••
Rock Climbers Liason
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Prescription—Leader Fall on Rock - American Alpine Club
May 2026
americanalpineclub.org
Cycling the new Red Rock Legacy Trail in Las Vegas - KLAS 8 News Now
May 2026
www.8newsnow.com
Argentina’s red rock canyon landscape that feels unreal - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
First phase of Red Rock Legacy paved trail now open in west Las Vegas - KSNV
Apr 2026
news3lv.com
Crews called to multiple rescues at Red Rock Canyon over the weekend - KSNV
Apr 2026
news3lv.com
‘Just look down’: Wildflowers abound on Red Rock Canyon trails - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Apr 2026
www.reviewjournal.com
Shooting Red Rock Canyon with a Sony a7 IV, a Pug, and Three Lenses - Fstoppers
Mar 2026
fstoppers.com
The Essential Guide to California's Red Rock Canyon State Park - Travel + Leisure
Mar 2026
www.travelandleisure.com
BLM announces new self-service fee kiosks at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Bureau of Land Management (.go
Mar 2026
www.blm.gov
LVMPD Search and Rescue crews save multiple hikers in Red Rock Canyon - FOX5 Vegas
Mar 2026
www.fox5vegas.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Red Rock Canyon Foundation This page 89 $4,147 100%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%
Empowerment Center for Children Youth and Families 90 $54,079 100%
Mohonk Consultations Inc 90 $66,455 97%
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators 89 $92,061 86%
New Hampshire Farm and Forest Exposition 89 $56,731 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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