TY 2022 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2022 , and ending 12-31-2022

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
COLORADO RISING

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 18872

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOULDER, CO80308

D Employer identification number

81-3856346

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 11,250

F Name and address of principal officer:
PATRICIA OLSON
7446 PARK PLACE
BOULDER,CO80301

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 4 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.CORISING.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 2016

M State of legal domicile: CO

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: COLORADO RISING IS A STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS SOCIAL WELFARE ACTION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO PROTECT OUR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE, ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE FUTURE OF OUR CLIMATE FROM THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH FOSSIL FUEL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT. COLORADO RISING EMPLOYS A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION AND GOALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WORKING TO CHANGE COLORADO LAWS AND POLICIES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP HEAVY-INDUSTRIAL FOSSIL FUEL EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, THEREBY MITIGATING OR ELIMINATING THE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF FOSSIL FUEL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	4
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	4
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	100
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	99,426	7,225
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....		0
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)		4,025
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	99,426	11,250
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	7,305	1,502
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	17,976	33,299
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 367
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	131,759	99,560
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	157,040	134,361
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-57,614	-123,111
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	533,299	410,188
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............		0
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	533,299	410,188

Part II

Signature Block

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PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)

Form 990 (2021)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: COLORADO RISING IS A STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS SOCIAL WELFARE ACTION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO PROTECT OUR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE, ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE FUTURE OF OUR CLIMATE FROM THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH FOSSIL FUEL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT. COLORADO RISING EMPLOYS A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION AND GOALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WORKING TO CHANGE COLORADO LAWS AND POLICIES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP HEAVY-INDUSTRIAL FOSSIL FUEL EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, THEREBY MITIGATING OR ELIMINATING THE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF FOSSIL FUEL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 52,350 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WE PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS MEETINGS TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS AND GRASSROOTS PARTNERS IN LOCAL CAMPAIGNS TO STOP FRACKING, ACHIEVE AIR QUALITY MONITORING, AND STRENGTHEN OIL AND GAS REGULATIONS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCES THROUGH VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATION, DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE CAMPAIGN LANDING PAGES, DRAFTING AND CIRCULATING PETITIONS AND SIGN-ON LETTERS, DRAFTING AND DISTRIBUTING MEDIA ALERTS AND PRESS RELEASES, MEDIA OUTREACH, AND THE CREATION, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN MATERIALS. SPECIFIC AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDED (1) IN LOVELAND, WE MONITORED THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A 26-WELL FRACKING PROJECT PROPOSED NEAR NEIGHBORHOODS. WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH LOVELAND RESIDENTS TO HOST AN ART BUILD AND SEVERAL RALLIES WITH MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE, ASSISTED IN CREATING MATERIALS FOR DOOR-TO-DOOR DISTRIBUTION OF OVER 1,500 FLYERS, AND DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED AN ONLINE LANDING PAGE FOR RESIDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE FRACKING PROPOSAL AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO THE COMMUNITY. WE EMAILED OUR SUPPORTERS TO GENERATE PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE LOVELAND CITY COUNCIL, CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR, AND THE COLORADO OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION WHICH RESULTED IN OVER 70 COMMENTS TO THE COGCC IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CENTERRA EAST FRACKING PROPOSAL. (2) IN LARIMER COUNTY & FT COLLINS, COLORADO, WE SUPPORTED GRASSROOTS EFFORTS THROUGH SIGN-ON LETTERS, PETITIONS, DISTRIBUTING FLYERS, WEBINARS, RALLIES, EMAILS TO SUPPORTERS, AND MOBILIZING RESIDENTS TO HOLD LARIMER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR UPHOLDING NEWLY ENACTED OIL AND GAS REGULATIONS, TO PRESSURE THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT TO SHUT DOWN THE A SPECIFIC FACILITY FOR REPEATED EMISSIONS VIOLATIONS, AND TO URGE FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND LARIMER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ADOPT CITY AND COUNTYWIDE AIR QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAMS. (3) IN AURORA, COLORADO NEAR THE PROPOSED LOWRY RANCH OIL AND GAS COMPREHENSIVE AREA PLAN CAP, WE SUPPORTED RESIDENTS AND A LOCAL GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUP IN AURORA TO OPPOSE THE LOWRY RANCH CAP, WHICH INCLUDES PLANS TO DRILL OVER 160 FRACKING WELLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE AURORA RESERVOIR AND NEIGHBORHOODS. IN COLLABORATION WITH ALLIES, WE HELPED PLAN A COMMUNITY FORUM WITH NEARLY 80 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS ON THE ISSUE AND IMPACTS OF THE CAP. (4) OTHER CAPS: WE DRAFTED AND CIRCULATED PETITIONS TO OPPOSE THREE SEPARATE COMPREHENSIVE AREA PLANS IN AURORA AND WELD COUNTIES: BRONCO CAP, BOX ELDER CAP AND GUANELLA CAP. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH ALLIES, WE SENT MULTIPLE EMAILS ALERTING OUR SUPPORTERS ABOUT THE IMPACTS THAT THESE LARGE-SCALE FRACKING PROJECTS WOULD HAVE ON OUR AIR, WATER, LAND, PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND CLIMATE. COLLECTIVELY, WE GENERATED OVER 1,000 ONLINE PETITION SIGNATURES, MOBILIZED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO TESTIFY AT COGCC HEARINGS, AND PARTICIPATED IN WEBINARS AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN OPPOSITION TO THESE PROJECTS. (5) THROUGHOUT 2022, WE PARTNERED WITH OVER 35 ALLY ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 75 MEETINGS TO HOST, CO-HOST, CO-SPONSOR, OR SUPPORT MORE THAN A DOZEN PUBLIC EVENTS TO EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUELS ON COLORADO'S WATER AND AIR QUALITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, ECONOMY AND CLIMATE. EVENTS INCLUDED RALLIES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, WEBINARS, TABLING, AND DISTRIBUTING FLYERS. WE JOINED ALLY ORGANIZATIONS IN ATTENDING AND TESTIFYING AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE HEARINGS. WE JOINED AND PARTICIPATED IN A STATEWIDE JUST TRANSITION ROUND TABLE TO CONNECT WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE AND PROVIDE INPUT ON WHAT A JUST AND EQUITABLE TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS AND TOWARD A RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE MIGHT LOOK LIKE IN COLORADO. DISCUSSIONS CENTERED AROUND HOW OIL AND GAS WORKERS MIGHT BE ABLE TO TRANSITION OUT OF THE OIL AND GAS FIELDS AND INTO OTHER SECTORS. AS MEMBERS OF THE WORKING FAMILIES PARTY COALITION, WE HELD A SEAT AS STATE CO-CHAIR, AND PARTICIPATED AS A MEMBER OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. WE TOOK PART IN THEIR ENDORSEMENT INTERVIEWS. WE ALSO JOINED THE STOP THE UINTA BASIN RAILWAY COALITION TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC EFFORTS TO OPPOSE A PROPOSAL THAT WILL BRING COUNTLESS MILE-LONG OIL TRAINS FILLED WITH HEATED WAXY CRUDE FROM UTAH TO DENVER FOR REFINEMENT. THE TRAIN ROUTE BEING PROPOSED WOULD TRAVEL ALONGSIDE THE COLORADO RIVER WHICH SUPPLIES DRINKING WATER FOR 7 WESTERN STATES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 48,454 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PUBLIC EDUCATION - WITH ALLIES AND ALONE AND OFTEN COMBINED WITH OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WE HOSTED, CO-HOSTED, CO-SPONSORED, OR SUPPORTED MORE THAN A DOZEN PUBLIC EVENTS TO EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUELS ON COLORADO'S WATER AND AIR QUALITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, ECONOMY AND CLIMATE. EVENTS INCLUDED RALLIES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, WEBINARS, TABLING, AND FLYERS. IN ADDITION, WE MAINTAINED AN ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 11,912 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	POLICY AND REGULATIONS ADVOCACY - WE SENT EMAILS TO EDUCATE OUR SUPPORTERS AND HELP GENERATE TURNOUT FOR HB22- 1244 PUBLIC PROTECTIONS FROM TOXIC AIR CONTAMINANTS - A BILL TO MONITOR, STUDY AND FURTHER REGULATE CERTAIN HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. WE BEGAN LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR DRAFTING POLICY THAT WOULD ADDRESS WATER CONSERVATION IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS TO BE BROUGHT FORTH IN THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. RESEARCH WAS PERFORMED ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE LACK OF REPORTING AND PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY OF FRESH WATER PROCUREMENT AND USAGE IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS IN COLORADO, AS WELL AS ISSUES WITH THE TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF HIGHLY TOXIC AND POTENTIALLY RADIOACTIVE PRODUCED WATER FROM FRACKING OPERATIONS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,502 including grants of $ 1,502 ) (Revenue $ )
	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SIMILAR PURPOSE: COLORADO RISING PROVIDED SOME SUPPORT FOR THE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, COLORADO RISING FOR COMMUNITIES DURING ITS FOURTH YEAR OF OPERATION. COLORADO RISING FOR COMMUNITIES HAS A COMPATIBLE MISSION AND IN 2022 ENGAGED IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, OUTREACH AND PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION CASES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 1,502 including grants of $ 1,502 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses114,218

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. ...................

11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................

12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment

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25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....................... Click to see attachment

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25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III Click to see attachment

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Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...................... Click to see attachment

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28a

Yes

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..... Click to see attachment

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28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment

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28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

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Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ... Click to see attachment

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35b

Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Yes

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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PATRICIA OLSON7446 PARK PLACE BOULDER,CO80301 (303) 530-7107

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) LAUREN PETRIE...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DI	15.00 ................. 25.00		X	33,299	54,701	0
(2) PATRICIA OLSON...................................................................... PRESIDENT/TR	12.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) CYNTHIA ALLISON...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.50 ................. 1.50	X	X	0	0	0
(4) STEVE DOUGLAS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 ................. 1.50	X		0	0	0
(5) SUZANNE CABRAL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 ................. 1.50	X		0	0	0
(6) HARV TEITELBAURM...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 ................. 1.50	X		0	0	0
(7) RUSSELL MENDELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.10 ................. 0.10	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)						(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	33,299	54,701

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	7,225

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	577

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		7,225

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory			7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses			7b
c	Gain or (loss)			7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	REFUND		900099	4,025	4,025
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			4,025
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			11,250	4,025

Form 990 (2021)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	1,502	1,502
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	33,299	26,173	7,054	72
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	2,552	2,490	52	10
c	Accounting ...........	1,250		1,250
d	Lobbying ...........	800	800
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	69,512	66,811	2,501	200
12	Advertising and promotion ....	11,351	11,351
13	Office expenses .......	1,466	578	888
14	Information technology ......	8,735	3,313	5,337	85
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	934		934
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,200	1,200
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...	1,760		1,760
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
b
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	134,361	114,218	19,776	367
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2021)

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........		533,299	1	410,188
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...		533,299	16	410,188

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....		17
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	0	26	0

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	533,299	27	410,188
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	533,299	32	410,188
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	533,299	33	410,188

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

11,250

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

134,361

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-123,111

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

533,299

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

410,188

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

COLORADO RISING

Employer identification number

81-3856346

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) LAUREN PETRIE	CONTRACT ED	33,299	WAGES		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART V	LAUREN PETRIE IS A FORMER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SHE RESIGNED FROM THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING HIRED AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON A CONTRACT BASIS.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

COLORADO RISING

Employer identification number

81-3856346

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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	COLORADO RISING IS A STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS SOCIAL WELFARE ACTION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO PROTECT OUR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE, ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE FUTURE OF OUR CLIMATE FROM THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH FOSSIL FUEL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT. COLORADO RISING EMPLOYS A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION AND GOALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WORKING TO CHANGE COLORADO LAWS AND POLICIES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP HEAVY-INDUSTRIAL FOSSIL FUEL EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, THEREBY MITIGATING OR ELIMINATING THE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF FOSSIL FUEL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WE PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS MEETINGS TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS AND GRASSROOTS PARTNERS IN LOCAL CAMPAIGNS TO STOP FRACKING, ACHIEVE AIR QUALITY MONITORING, AND STRENGTHEN OIL AND GAS REGULATIONS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCES THROUGH VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATION, DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE CAMPAIGN LANDING PAGES, DRAFTING AND CIRCULATING PETITIONS AND SIGN-ON LETTERS, DRAFTING AND DISTRIBUTING MEDIA ALERTS AND PRESS RELEASES, MEDIA OUTREACH, AND THE CREATION, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN MATERIALS. SPECIFIC AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDED (1) IN LOVELAND, WE MONITORED THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A 26-WELL FRACKING PROJECT PROPOSED NEAR NEIGHBORHOODS. WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH LOVELAND RESIDENTS TO HOST AN ART BUILD AND SEVERAL RALLIES WITH MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE, ASSISTED IN CREATING MATERIALS FOR DOOR-TO-DOOR DISTRIBUTION OF OVER 1,500 FLYERS, AND DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED AN ONLINE LANDING PAGE FOR RESIDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE FRACKING PROPOSAL AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO THE COMMUNITY. WE EMAILED OUR SUPPORTERS TO GENERATE PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE LOVELAND CITY COUNCIL, CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR, AND THE COLORADO OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION WHICH RESULTED IN OVER 70 COMMENTS TO THE COGCC IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CENTERRA EAST FRACKING PROPOSAL. (2) IN LARIMER COUNTY & FT COLLINS, COLORADO, WE SUPPORTED GRASSROOTS EFFORTS THROUGH SIGN-ON LETTERS, PETITIONS, DISTRIBUTING FLYERS, WEBINARS, RALLIES, EMAILS TO SUPPORTERS, AND MOBILIZING RESIDENTS TO HOLD LARIMER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR UPHOLDING NEWLY ENACTED OIL AND GAS REGULATIONS, TO PRESSURE THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT TO SHUT DOWN THE A SPECIFIC FACILITY FOR REPEATED EMISSIONS VIOLATIONS, AND TO URGE FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND LARIMER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ADOPT CITY AND COUNTYWIDE AIR QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAMS. (3) IN AURORA, COLORADO NEAR THE PROPOSED LOWRY RANCH OIL AND GAS COMPREHENSIVE AREA PLAN CAP, WE SUPPORTED RESIDENTS AND A LOCAL GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUP IN AURORA TO OPPOSE THE LOWRY RANCH CAP, WHICH INCLUDES PLANS TO DRILL OVER 160 FRACKING WELLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE AURORA RESERVOIR AND NEIGHBORHOODS. IN COLLABORATION WITH ALLIES, WE HELPED PLAN A COMMUNITY FORUM WITH NEARLY 80 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS ON THE ISSUE AND IMPACTS OF THE CAP. (4) OTHER CAPS: WE DRAFTED AND CIRCULATED PETITIONS TO OPPOSE THREE SEPARATE COMPREHENSIVE AREA PLANS IN AURORA AND WELD COUNTIES: BRONCO CAP, BOX ELDER CAP AND GUANELLA CAP. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH ALLIES, WE SENT MULTIPLE EMAILS ALERTING OUR SUPPORTERS ABOUT THE IMPACTS THAT THESE LARGE-SCALE FRACKING PROJECTS WOULD HAVE ON OUR AIR, WATER, LAND, PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND CLIMATE. COLLECTIVELY, WE GENERATED OVER 1,000 ONLINE PETITION SIGNATURES, MOBILIZED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO TESTIFY AT COGCC HEARINGS, AND PARTICIPATED IN WEBINARS AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN OPPOSITION TO THESE PROJECTS. (5) THROUGHOUT 2022, WE PARTNERED WITH OVER 35 ALLY ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 75 MEETINGS TO HOST, CO-HOST, CO-SPONSOR, OR SUPPORT MORE THAN A DOZEN PUBLIC EVENTS TO EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUELS ON COLORADO'S WATER AND AIR QUALITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, ECONOMY AND CLIMATE. EVENTS INCLUDED RALLIES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, WEBINARS, TABLING, AND DISTRIBUTING FLYERS. WE JOINED ALLY ORGANIZATIONS IN ATTENDING AND TESTIFYING AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE HEARINGS. WE JOINED AND PARTICIPATED IN A STATEWIDE JUST TRANSITION ROUND TABLE TO CONNECT WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE AND PROVIDE INPUT ON WHAT A JUST AND EQUITABLE TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS AND TOWARD A RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE MIGHT LOOK LIKE IN COLORADO. DISCUSSIONS CENTERED AROUND HOW OIL AND GAS WORKERS MIGHT BE ABLE TO TRANSITION OUT OF THE OIL AND GAS FIELDS AND INTO OTHER SECTORS. AS MEMBERS OF THE WORKING FAMILIES PARTY COALITION, WE HELD A SEAT AS STATE CO-CHAIR, AND PARTICIPATED AS A MEMBER OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. WE TOOK PART IN THEIR ENDORSEMENT INTERVIEWS. WE ALSO JOINED THE STOP THE UINTA BASIN RAILWAY COALITION TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC EFFORTS TO OPPOSE A PROPOSAL THAT WILL BRING COUNTLESS MILE-LONG OIL TRAINS FILLED WITH HEATED WAXY CRUDE FROM UTAH TO DENVER FOR REFINEMENT. THE TRAIN ROUTE BEING PROPOSED WOULD TRAVEL ALONGSIDE THE COLORADO RIVER WHICH SUPPLIES DRINKING WATER FOR 7 WESTERN STATES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SIMILAR PURPOSE: COLORADO RISING PROVIDED SOME SUPPORT FOR THE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, COLORADO RISING FOR COMMUNITIES DURING ITS FOURTH YEAR OF OPERATION. COLORADO RISING FOR COMMUNITIES HAS A COMPATIBLE MISSION AND IN 2022 ENGAGED IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, OUTREACH AND PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION CASES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3	O
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD VIA EMAIL PRIOR TO FILING ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ENFORCED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. DIRECTORS ARE EXPECTED TO SELF-REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	GOVERNING AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST VIA EMAIL OR U.S. MAIL.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	CONSULTING 0 2,501 200 RESEARCH & ADVOCACY 3,230 0 0 PUBLIC EDUCATION 26,790 0 0 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 36,791 0 0 TOTAL 66,811 2,501 200

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

COLORADO RISING

Employer identification number

81-3856346

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)COLORADO RISING FOR COMMUNITIES 7446 PARK PLACE BOULDER,CO80301 83-3325198	ORGANIZING	CO	501C3	7	CO RISING	Yes

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) COLORADO RISING FOR COMMUNITIES	P	1,502	ACTUAL EXPENSES

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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