Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
To facilitate long term environmental sustainability in the lake fork of the gunnison river valley, through education and stewardship actions that foster land conservation, ecosystem health, and community resiliency.
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,074,507
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $134,486
- +59.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $49,842
- Expenses (2025)
- $73,035
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lake Fork Valley Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $503K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Open Lands Lakewood, CO | To Preserve and Protect River Land for Wildlife | $502,730 |
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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 | $1,074,507 | $134,486 | $73,035 | — | — | $49,842 |
| 2024 | $1,005,639 | $84,316 | $95,592 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $972,253 | $121,928 | $117,567 | — | — | $19,186 |
| 2022 | $974,570 | $85,065 | $165,500 | — | — | $911 |
| 2021 | $1,053,625 | $891,416 | $616,979 | $502,730 | 1 | $663,757 |
| 2020 | $781,096 | $245,325 | $250,272 | — | — | $474 |
About Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake City, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy is led by Zach Dutra, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zach Dutra
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$44K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Tim Crist
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Coy
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Lampert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Shaw
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Boyce
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Abbenante
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Loper
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Coffin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bill Todd (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Gutterman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Lake (2020) — Director
- Former: Harvey Duchene (2020) — President
- Former: Konrad Rock (2020) — Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $44K, to Zach Dutra (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
How large is Lake Fork Valley Conservancy?
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $134K.
What is Lake Fork Valley Conservancy?
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake City, CO. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lake Fork Valley Conservancy operate?
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Lake Fork Valley Conservancy's EIN?
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1487921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
Live grants for the work Lake Fork Valley Conservancy funds
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