Rocky Mountain Field Institute
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Rocky Mountain Field Institute meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Rocky Mountain Field Institute is dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of public lands in the Southern Rocky Mountain region through volunteer-based trail and restoration projects, environmental education, and restoration research." This business is being included as part of Better Business Bureau’s “BBB4Good” listing because a digital search indicates the organization claims to incorporate environmental or social impact as part of their business model. BBB has not verified these statements. For more information about our BBB4Good “Verified” and “Self-Identified” program for purpose-driven businesses, visit https://www.bbb.org/all/bbb4good.
Year, State Incorporated:
1982, CO
Since 1982, RMFI has been a key player in the conservation and stewardship of Southern Colorado's public natural landscapes through the implementation of projects and programs that focus on community environmental stewardship, environmental education, and restoration research. Its restoration model centers on community involvement as a means of connecting people to the outdoors, promoting a healthy lifestyle, developing the next generation of environmental leaders, creating stronger and more resilient communities, and fostering an ethic of environmental responsibility and stewardship that can be passed down from generation to generation. Each year, it works with thousands of community volunteers and youth conservation crews to complete hands-on projects focused on trail construction and maintenance, habitat protection, restoration of alpine lands, creating sustainable climbing and recreation access, native vegetation enhancement, invasive species removal, erosion mitigation, and many others.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Rocky Mountain Field Institute's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,193,449 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,193,449 |
Chief Executive
Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director
Compensation*
$89,870
Chair of the Board
Alex Lippert, Partner
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
EverOak Wealth Co.
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
27
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Rocky Mountain Field Institute's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Federal Grants | $546,725 |
| Local Government Grants | $244,662 |
| Investment Income | $189,942 |
| Organization Contributions | $133,258 |
| Foundation Contributions and Grants | $130,790 |
| State Grants | $112,480 |
| Non-Cash Contributions | $57,708 |
| Corporate Contributions | $42,288 |
| Individual Contributions | $23,891 |
| Program Fee Revenue | $12,805 |
| In Kind Contributions | $8,206 |
| Other | $7,612 |
| Total Income | $1,510,367 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 18%
| Total Income | $1,510,367 |
| Total expenses: | $1,491,590 |
| Program expenses | $1,193,449 |
| Fundraising expenses | $36,830 |
| Administrative expenses | $261,311 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $18,777 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,770,238 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,789,015 |
| Total Liabilities | $361,691 |
| Total Assets | $3,150,706 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Southern Colorado