Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Cusp seeks to protect the water quality and ecological health of the upper south platte watershed through the cooperative efforts of stakeholders with emphasis on community values and economic sustainability. Cusp is a watershed protection organization focused on water quality through forest health & fuels reduction, habitat improvement, invasive species management, environmental monitoring & education, conservation and sustainability programs.
Coalition for the Upper South Platte at a glance
- Total assets
- $615,887
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,569,349
- -59.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $183
- -91.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,610,727
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Coalition for the Upper South Platte funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Forest Service - Whip Canon City, CO | Direct Assistance for Mushroom Study Inoculations | $6,500 |
| Denver Water Denver, CO | Match for boot brush kiosks @ gill trail and trumbull | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $615,887 | $1,569,349 | $1,610,727 | — | — | $183 |
| 2023 | $1,092,470 | $3,862,285 | $4,368,011 | — | — | $2,184 |
| 2022 | $934,133 | $1,880,306 | $1,473,330 | — | — | $18 |
| 2021 | $497,573 | $968,242 | $1,024,099 | — | — | $12,795 |
| 2020 | $408,702 | $1,034,173 | $1,183,180 | $7,000 | 2 | $17,266 |
About Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Based on IRS filings
Coalition for the Upper South Platte is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake George, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $616K in total assets. Net investment income was $183.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coalition for the Upper South Platte is led by John Geerdes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Geerdes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Swithin Dick
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Logelin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Howell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Berry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda James
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Buchanan
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Dawson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick O'Connell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Douglas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zac Humbles
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Witheridge
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Wissel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Idema
Treasurer
Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Christina Burri (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Ekarius (2020–2022) — Emeritus Executive Director
- Former: Dan Drucker (2020–2022) — Secretary -
- Former: Jim Idema (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Josh Voorhis (2020–2022) — Non-Voting Member
- Former: Marc Dettenrieder (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Eisenman (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to John Geerdes (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Coalition for the Upper South Platte
How large is Coalition for the Upper South Platte?
Coalition for the Upper South Platte reported $616K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Coalition for the Upper South Platte?
Coalition for the Upper South Platte is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake George, CO. It holds $616K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Coalition for the Upper South Platte operate?
Coalition for the Upper South Platte has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Coalition for the Upper South Platte's EIN?
Coalition for the Upper South Platte's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1469785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Coalition for the Upper South Platte funds
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