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Peak Abundance

EIN 47-2309107 · Nederland, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PEAK ABUNDANCE DBA NEDERLAND FOOD PANTRY IS TO EMPOWER A THRIVING PEAK TO PEAK COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, INCLUDING RELIEVING HUNGER, REFERRAL INFORMATION TO OTHER SOCIAL AGENCIES/SERVICES AND LIMITED RESOURCES FOR CRISIS SITUATIONS.

Income
$404,463
Spending
$303,045
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
6
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$66,875, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $219,328 spent. RELIEVE HUNGER AND PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS. EXPAND FOOD CHOICES WHILE BEING MORE EFFICIENT WITH FUNDING. PROVIDE FOR BASIC NEEDS, MATERIAL SUPPORT, FOOD ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY-NET REFERRAL INFORMATION TO OTHER SOCIAL AGENCIES AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS SITUATIONS WHO LIVE IN THE MOUNTAIN REGIONS OF THE PEAK TO PEAK COMMUNITY ALONG COLORADO HWY 72 FROM CENTRAL CITY TO ALLENSPARK, CO. SEE SCHEDULE O.
  2. PART III STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE 1: WE PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE, GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, CULTIVATE GARDENS FOR FOOD, PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, MATERIAL SUPPORT AND REFERRAL INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO SOCIAL AGENCIES AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN THE PEAK TO PEAK HIGHWAY COMMUNITY ALONG COLORADO HWY 72 FROM CENTRAL CITY TO ALLENSPARK, COLORADO. OUR THREE MAIN PROGRAMS ARE: NEDERLAND FOOD PANTRY, COMMUNITY CLOTHING CLOSET AND OUR GARDENS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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