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Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley

EIN 93-3552865 · Carbondale, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to reduce wildfire risk by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing strategic cross-boundary plans and projects aimed at creating fire- resilient landscapes and fire-adapted communities.

Income
$711,030
Spending
$662,492
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$165,600, executive dir.

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 (4)
  1. $246,432 spent. Landscape-Scale Wildfire Mitigation & Fuels Reduction - The organization coordinates and supports cross-boundary, science-based wildfire mitigation efforts to reduce hazardous fuels and improve landscape resilience across public and private lands. Working in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private landowners, the organization facilitates project planning, funding alignment, and implementation of treatments such as mechanical thinning, prescribed fire, and defensible space. In 2025, the organization advanced multiple landscape-scale mitigation projects in priority areas, including high-risk wildland-urban interface zones. These projects treated hundreds of acres and were designed to reduce wildfire intensity, protect watersheds and critical infrastructure, and improve conditions for safe and effective wildfire response.
  2. $98,573 spent. Home Ignition Zone & Community Mitigation Programs The organization delivers community-based mitigation programs that help residents reduce wildfire risk at the structure and neighborhood scale. Through its coordinated approach, the organization provides home ignition zone assessments, defensible space guidance, cost-share opportunities, and technical assistance to homeowners and homeowner associations. In 2025, the organization conducted more than 300 home wildfire risk assessments and supported the implementation of numerous residential and community-level mitigation projects. These efforts focused on reducing vulnerabilities from embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact, while increasing homeowner participation in wildfire preparedness and mitigation actions.
  3. $62,728 spent. Community Education, Outreach, and Stakeholder Engagement The organization leads collaborative education and outreach initiatives to build awareness and foster a shared responsibility for wildfire resilience across the region. Efforts include workshops, public events, communication campaigns, and ongoing coordination among local governments, fire districts, land managers, and community partners. In 2025, the organization hosted a series of wildfire education events, convened regular partner meetings, and engaged a broad audience of residents and stakeholders. These activities strengthened regional coordination, increased public understanding of wildfire risk, and encouraged proactive mitigation behaviors.
  4. $40,326 spent. Other Program Services The organization also supports innovative approaches to wildfire resilience, including the use of data-driven planning tools, risk modeling, and scenario analysis to inform strategic decision-making. By collaborating with public agencies, utilities, insurers, and private partners, the organization advances long-term resilience strategies, including evacuation planning, infrastructure protection, and scalable models for reducing wildfire risk across fire-adapted communities.

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 October 2023.

    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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