Upper Colorado River Alliance
Upper Colorado River Alliance is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Upper Colorado River Alliance at a glance
In short: Upper Colorado River Alliance gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,500
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $17,884
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Upper Colorado River Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Trout Unlimited ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Trout Unlimited Denver, CO | Annual Gala | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,884 | $783 | $33,300 | $1,500 | 1 | $33,300 |
| 2023 | $50,401 | $4,887 | $11,022 | — | — | $11,022 |
| 2022 | $56,536 | $44,645 | $26,620 | — | — | $26,620 |
| 2021 | $38,511 | $25,131 | $1,767 | — | — | $1,767 |
| 2020 | $15,147 | $23,132 | $10,098 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Upper Colorado River Alliance's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Wiegers
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Craig
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Carpenter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Weaver
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Kay
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vernon A. Isaacs Jr. (2020–2021) — President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Upper Colorado River Alliance
How much does Upper Colorado River Alliance give each year?
Upper Colorado River Alliance gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Upper Colorado River Alliance?
Upper Colorado River Alliance reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $783.
What is Upper Colorado River Alliance?
Upper Colorado River Alliance is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Denver, CO. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Upper Colorado River Alliance operate?
Upper Colorado River Alliance has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Upper Colorado River Alliance's EIN?
Upper Colorado River Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1209529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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