Golden High Country Archers
To foster and perpetuate a good spirit of good sportsmanship among members in the use of bow in the field. To regularly inform each member as to major issues affecting the sport of field archery, game and habitat preservation.
Golden High Country Archers at a glance
In short: Golden High Country Archers gave $160K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,677
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $79,839
- Median grant
- $79,839
- Total assets
- $576,006
- -11.7% 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 Golden High Country Archers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Golden ($100K). Together the top 2 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Golden Golden, CO | Donated to pave parking lot | $100,000 |
| Colorado Wildlife Heritage Foundation Centennial, CO | Donated for Wildlife Education | $59,677 |
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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 | $576,006 | $127,361 | $203,625 | $159,677 | 2 | $5,607 |
| 2023 | $652,270 | $220,101 | $58,471 | — | — | $4,936 |
| 2022 | $490,639 | $132,830 | $63,794 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $429,501 | $98,294 | $39,949 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $363,835 | $100,885 | $60,708 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $323,081 | $103,490 | $43,614 | — | — | — |
About Golden High Country Archers
Based on IRS filings
Golden High Country Archers is a public charity, based in Golden, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $576K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golden High Country Archers is led by Cindy Sandusky, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Sandusky
President
Vice President → Vice Presidnet, 2023
Vice Presidnet → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Smith
Membership Director
Director → Membership Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Tortorilli
Pr Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Murrow
Range Officer
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Range Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Mann
Range Captain
Director → Range Officer, 2023
Range Officer → Range Captain, 2024
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hoppes
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Powel
Range Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Stutzman
Range Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Larsen
Range Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Weitzel
Range Officer
Range & Instruction Officer → Range Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hoyt
Range Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Martinez
Range Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Brake
Range Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brandstetter
Vice Presidnet
Range Officer → Vice Presidnet, 2024
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shauna Haglund
Secretary
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Blevins
Range Officer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Meinecke
Range Officer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Knowles
Range Officer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Matthew Marino (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Kyle Northrup (2023) — Range Captain
- Former: Antonio Herrada (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Abigail Lara (2021) — President
- Former: Morgan Whitelock (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Downey (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Namoni Boyland (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Looker (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Golden High Country Archers
How much does Golden High Country Archers give each year?
Golden High Country Archers gave $160K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Golden High Country Archers?
Golden High Country Archers reported $576K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
Where does Golden High Country Archers operate?
Golden High Country Archers has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Golden High Country Archers's EIN?
Golden High Country Archers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3444049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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