Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy
Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $4K in total assets.
Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,507
- +348.5% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $3,214
- +1685.6% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $489
- +171.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,507 | $3,214 | $489 | — | $2 |
| 2022 | $782 | $180 | $180 | $181 | $39 |
| 2021 | $603 | $713 | $110 | $110 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy reported a distributable amount of $2 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy is led by Kellie Sponberg, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kellie Sponberg
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmel Mawle
Secretary
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Ownbey
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Chaney
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patrice Diem (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Dirmeyer (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Koeckeritz (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy
How large is Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy?
Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy reported $4K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy?
Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Collins, CO. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2023.
How much is Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy reported a distributable amount of $2 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy's EIN?
Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1921704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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