Friends of the Yampa Inc
Our mission is to protect and enhance the environmental and recreational integrity of the yampa river and its tributaries, through stewardship, advocacy, education and partnerships.
Friends of the Yampa Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Yampa Inc gave $212K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,752
- +134.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,584
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,752
- Total assets
- $1,186,767
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Yampa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Craig ($115K). Together the top 3 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $212K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Craig Craig, CO | Support | $115,000 |
| Community Agriculture Alliance Steamboat Springs, CO | Support | $56,752 |
| Shelton Ditch Company Hayden, CO | Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,186,767 | $1,214,603 | $1,049,299 | $211,752 | 3 | $20,867 |
| 2023 | $1,002,626 | $675,824 | $741,219 | $90,217 | 2 | $1,073 |
| 2022 | $955,438 | $519,990 | $338,750 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $575,517 | $371,782 | $244,812 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $454,024 | $267,201 | $145,788 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the Yampa Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Yampa Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Steamboat Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $212K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Yampa Inc is led by Karen Wogsland, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Wogsland
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John St John
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Van De Carr
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calder Young
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Kennedy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Brown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Marlow
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $89K (2024)
Greg Hamilton
Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wellman
Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Kilpatrick
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ben Beall (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jennifer Holloway (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jules Poma (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jenn Wellman (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cody Perry (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mitch Stypinski (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tamara Naumann (2021) — Director
- Former: Charlie Preston-Townsend (2020) — Director
- Former: Eugene Buchanan (2020) — Director
- Former: Gregory Henion (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Juliann Poma (2020) — Director
- Former: Kent Vertrees (2020) — President
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 $89K, to Lindsey Marlow (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Yampa Inc
How much does Friends of the Yampa Inc give each year?
Friends of the Yampa Inc gave $212K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $90K across 2 grants.
What is Friends of the Yampa Inc's typical grant size?
Friends of the Yampa Inc's median grant in 2024 was $56,752, and its average grant was $70,584, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of the Yampa Inc give grants?
Friends of the Yampa Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Friends of the Yampa Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of the Yampa Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
How large is Friends of the Yampa Inc?
Friends of the Yampa Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Friends of the Yampa Inc?
Friends of the Yampa Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Steamboat Springs, CO. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Friends of the Yampa Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Yampa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3657002. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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