COLORADO OPEN LANDS' MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE SIGNIFICANT OPEN LANDS AND NATURAL HERITAGE OF COLORADO THROUGH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATIVE LAND CONSERVATION, AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+113.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+113.6% YoY
About Colorado Open Lands
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Open Lands is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $423K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,018,419 | $12,659,008 | $12,432,405 |
| Revenue | $51,292,712 | $33,137,776 | $46,520,950 |
| Expenses | $50,033,875 | $33,918,294 | $47,850,137 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $422,980 | $380,241 | $-36,237 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Col Foundation ($1,418,232).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COL FOUNDATION LAKEWOOD, CO | STEWARDSHIP OF EASEM | $1,418,232 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL PHILLIPS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PETE LEAVELL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| FORD FRICK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA WEAVER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DON APTEKAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TA BARRON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB DELINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DOWLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDELL FLEMING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA FRANK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDY GUERRIERI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE KURTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TATE MCCOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN FOX PINKOWITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTHA RECORDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WES SEGELKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLEAVE SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DICK STERMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF TRUJILLO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE TRYBA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY VICKERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC WILKINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAT AUGUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEGGY MONTANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY CALIGIURI | PRESIDENT & | 39 | $173,019 |
| SARAH PARMAR | DIR. OF CONS | 40 | $101,010 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Open Lands?
Colorado Open Lands is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. It holds $14.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Colorado Open Lands?
As of 2025, Colorado Open Lands holds $14.0M in total assets with $51.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M in 2025.
Where does Colorado Open Lands operate?
Colorado Open Lands has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Colorado Open Lands award?
In 2025, Colorado Open Lands awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Colorado Open Lands's EIN?
Colorado Open Lands's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0866211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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