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High Plains Environmental Center

J Ripley Heintz

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.12M (2023)

Expenses
$1.11M (2023)

Total Assets
$889k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$43.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,116,045
Expenses
$1,113,318
Net Income
$2,727
Net Assets
$845,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,390
8.6%
Program Services $1,013,247
90.8%
Investment Income $6,408
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,025
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $271,467
24.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $888,951
Total Liabilities $43,721
Net Assets $845,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $116,025 $0 $0
Greg George (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Timpson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Yamane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Blewitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marshall Cutchin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Goldman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,270,935
Expenses
$1,190,643
Net Income
$80,292
Net Assets
$842,503
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,298
0.4%
Program Services $1,265,165
99.5%
Investment Income $472
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,884
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $276,712
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $881,148
Total Liabilities $38,645
Net Assets $842,503
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $114,884 $0 $0
Greg George (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Timpson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Yamane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Blewitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marshall Cutchin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,119,878
Expenses
$1,157,921
Net Income
-$38,043
Net Assets
$762,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,478
2.2%
Program Services $1,095,313
97.8%
Investment Income $87
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,042
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $284,007
24.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $812,360
Total Liabilities $50,149
Net Assets $762,211
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $106,042 $0 $0
Greg George (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Timpson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Yamane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$691,013
Expenses
$851,300
Net Income
-$160,287
Net Assets
$800,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,370
1.1%
Program Services $683,381
98.9%
Investment Income $262
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,441
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $235,181
27.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $838,568
Total Liabilities $38,314
Net Assets $800,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg George (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Timpson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Yamane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$995,296
Expenses
$917,858
Net Income
$77,438
Net Assets
$960,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,146
1.7%
Program Services $975,952
98.1%
Investment Income $619
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,579
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,358
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,004,180
Total Liabilities $43,639
Net Assets $960,541
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg George (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Denise Bretting (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Irene Fortune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Crespo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$805,795
Expenses
$724,384
Net Income
$81,411
Net Assets
$883,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,035
7.7%
Program Services $739,758
91.8%
Investment Income $83
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,919
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,542
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,300
24.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $894,816
Total Liabilities $11,713
Net Assets $883,103
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg George (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Denise Bretting (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Irene Fortune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Crespo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,334
Expenses
$609,909
Net Income
-$575
Net Assets
$801,692
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,970
13.9%
Program Services $518,416
85.1%
Investment Income $36
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,912
1.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,914
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $135,913
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $832,387
Total Liabilities $30,695
Net Assets $801,692
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $94,914 $0 $0
Greg George (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Denise Bretting (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Irene Fortune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Crespo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$405,887
Expenses
$457,987
Net Income
-$52,100
Net Assets
$802,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,151
14.1%
Program Services $348,016
85.7%
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $700
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,306
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $113,647
24.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $834,250
Total Liabilities $31,983
Net Assets $802,267
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $88,306 $0 $0
Greg George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Denise Bretting (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregg Campbell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Anita Comer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Irene Fortune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Crespo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Orr (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bousselot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,006
Expenses
$411,817
Net Income
-$17,811
Net Assets
$854,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,209
22.9%
Program Services $303,029
76.9%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $750
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,666
21.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,734
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $869,605
Total Liabilities $15,238
Net Assets $854,367
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $86,666 $0 $0
Denise Bretting (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregg Campbell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Anita Comer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Irene Fortune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Crespo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Orr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mccambridge (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,065
Expenses
$412,873
Net Income
-$60,808
Net Assets
$872,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,462
41.6%
Program Services $204,182
58.0%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,406
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,432
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,431
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $888,057
Total Liabilities $15,879
Net Assets $872,178
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $80,423 $0 $0
Jon Barbieri (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Denise Bretting (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregg Campbell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Anita Comer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Catherman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diane Lauer (Education) $0 $0 $0
Kim Orr (Outreach) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Stewardship) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mccambridge (Capital Campaig) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$385,905
Expenses
$430,695
Net Income
-$44,790
Net Assets
$932,986
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,617
51.5%
Program Services $184,708
47.9%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,568
0.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,259
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $550
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $95,068
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $941,078
Total Liabilities $8,092
Net Assets $932,986
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James E Tolstrup (Executive Director) $81,259 $0 $0
Jon Barbieri (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Denise Bretting (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregg Campbell (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Anita Comer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Catherman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diane Lauer (Education) $0 $0 $0
Kim Orr (Outreach) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holman (Stewardship) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mccambridge (Capital Campaig) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,583
Expenses
$425,935
Net Income
-$78,352
Net Assets
$977,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $163,667
47.1%
Program Services $177,501
51.1%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,352
1.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$112
Net Inventory Sales $163
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,072
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,813
14.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $983,686
Total Liabilities $5,910
Net Assets $977,776

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$404,359
Expenses
$492,525
Net Income
-$88,166
Net Assets
$1,056,192
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $215,047
53.2%
Program Services $180,428
44.6%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,880
2.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,072
15.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,690
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,061,625
Total Liabilities $5,433
Net Assets $1,056,192

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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