Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN
Colorado crane conservation coalition ("cccc") conserves and protects the rocky mountain population of greater sandhill cranes and their habitat using science and education to connect people with this iconic species. Cccc is the collaborative leader in fostering long-term sustainability of the rocky mountain population of greater sandhill cranes
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN at a glance
In short: Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN gave $17K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,833
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $434,247
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Mesa University ($5K). Together the top 6 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | Education and Awareness | $5,000 |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | Education and Awareness | $4,000 |
| San Diego State University San Diego, CA | Education and Awareness | $2,500 |
| Utah Tech University St George, UT | Education and Awareness | $2,500 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Education and Awareness | $2,000 |
| Paul Smith's College Paul Smiths, NY | Education and Awareness | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434,247 | $232,618 | $230,162 | $17,000 | 6 | $13,776 |
| 2024 | $441,114 | $280,974 | $190,801 | $10,000 | 5 | $11,948 |
| 2023 | $341,563 | $241,719 | $153,057 | $10,000 | 5 | $6,593 |
| 2022 | $234,524 | $176,129 | $129,579 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $201,980 | $147,304 | $110,110 | — | — | — |
About Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hayden, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $434K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN is led by Nancy Merrill, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Merrill
President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Tebbel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Sandra Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Jensen
Board Member Emeritus
Board Member → Board Member Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Kaplan
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Kellogg
Board Member Emeritus
Secretary → Board Member Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Whitney
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Shindler
Board Member Emeritus
Treasurer → Board Member Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Van Graham
Board Member Emeritus
Vice President → Board Member Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Rolfes
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Mayer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Weeks
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Goertz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Jost
Board Member Emeritus
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Pickens (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Paul Tebbel (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN
How much does Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN give each year?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN gave $17K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 5 grants.
What is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN's typical grant size?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN give grants?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN gives mostly in Colorado: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (26%) and California (15%).
Does Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education and Awareness" (6 grants).
Who are Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN's largest grantees?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado Mesa University ($5,000), Colorado College ($4,000) and San Diego State University ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN reported $434K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $233K.
What is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hayden, CO. It holds $434K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN's EIN?
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5491083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
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