Indigo Mountain Nature Center
Indigo Mountain Nature Center
EIN: 84-1503971
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Mission
Indigo Mountain Nature Center, Inc. was established to create public awareness and inspire respect for all wildlife through education, while providing a variety of specialized services to captive born wildlife, exotic animals and alternative pets.
Ruling year
2000
Principal Officer
Ms. Sue Cranston
Main address
PO Box 208
Lake George, CO 80827 USA
EIN
84-1503971
Wildlife sanctuaries
Population served
Adults
NTEE code
Wildlife Sanctuary/Refuge (D34)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Sanctuary
This is the core program for Indigo Mountain. The organization provides a sanctuary for a variety of species including wolfdogs and black bear. Currently, the sanctuary is home to over 40 animals that have been displaced, surrendered or confiscated. For some animals who have been deemed un-adoptable the sanctuary is a permanent home while others are rehabilitated physically and behaviorally and placed in loving homes.
Education
Indigo Mountain provides educational programs to children and adults throughout Colorado. These programs have been designed to inspire personal involvement and understanding in the natural world. They teach how to successfully live and safely recreate with our indigenous wildlife in Colorado. Programs educate the public of the plight of wildlife in an effort to prevent endangerment and extinction of entire species and maintain a balance of nature. Programs are also offered t o community organizations and neighborhood associations.
Volunteer
The volunteer program is critical to Indigo Mountain. As a 100% volunteer powered non-profit organization volunteers are the life blood of Indigo Mountain. Over 100 volunteers contribute in excess of 10,000 hours each year towards fundraising, outreach, education and animal care.
Where we work
Awards
Shelter of the Week 2010
SPCA International
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Center has a twofold mission: 1) To provide a permanent sanctuary and a last chance for a life of compassion, love, dignity and respect to animals who have been abused, abandoned, displaced, impounded, neglected, exploited or have become surplus. 2) To provide a variety of educational products and programs that create public awareness for wildlife and to provide resources to people who wish to raise the bar in animals care for their captive-born wildlife, exotic animals and alternative pets.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1) Indigo Mountain has created a facility where animals have the opportunity to thrive in a life-long sanctuary. The sanctuary provides enriched, comfortable habitats with a high level of care for the health and wellbeing of each of the animals in residence. We don’t just save their lives; we rehabilitate them physically and emotionally so they can maximize their potential and lead the best lives possible. 2) Indigo Mountain works cooperatively with governmental agencies, animal shelters and individuals needing to surrender animals. 3) Discover Wildlife lectures and outreach programs are offered to a number of schools, parks, clubs, and neighborhood organizations. These programs foster a desire to preserve wildlife and learn about the important role these animals play in our world. 4) The Companions for Life program provides help and resources to individuals to aid them in taking better care of their pets and to keep them out of shelters and rescue. 5) Indigo Mountain provides behavioral evaluations and phenotyping services to governmental agencies and shelters.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Indigo Mountain’s strategic plan concentrates on its mission, goals and objectives and consistently re-evaluates our program and our capabilities. 1) The sanctuary has created habitats designed to meet the needs of the animal’s physical, psychological and social needs. 2) To provide a permanent home for those species for which the sanctuary has sufficient expertise and facilities. 3) To partner and build affiliations with governmental authorities, parks, schools, clubs and organizations to reach a large number of people interested in animals
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In its 22 year history Indigo Mountain has continued to grow from a small animal rescue organization to permanent sanctuary housing over 40 wolfdogs and black bears. The education arm of the organization continues to develop new programs that are a fun way for kids of all ages to tame their curiosity for the wild world. The programs foster a desire to preserve wildlife and learn about the important role these animals play in our world. The sanctuary has developed partnerships with colleges to provide internships and learning opportunities for students to learn more about animal care.
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
Months of cash in 2023 info
Fringe rate in 2023 info
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Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Indigo Mountain Nature Center
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$1,452 | -$940 | $621 | -$1,816 | -$637 |
| As % of expenses | -1.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -2.7% | -1.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$1,452 | -$940 | $621 | -$1,816 | -$637 |
| As % of expenses | -1.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -2.7% | -1.2% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $99,155 | $50,485 | $61,054 | $64,914 | $51,167 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | -49.1% | 20.9% | 6.3% | -21.2% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 29.3% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $100,607 | $51,425 | $60,433 | $66,730 | $51,804 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 95.7% | -48.9% | 17.5% | 10.4% | -22.4% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Occupancy | 2.6% | 9.9% | 20.0% | 22.6% | 24.8% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 97.4% | 90.1% | 79.9% | 77.4% | 75.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $100,607 | $51,425 | $60,433 | $66,730 | $51,804 |
| One month of savings | $8,384 | $4,285 | $5,036 | $5,561 | $4,317 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $108,991 | $55,710 | $65,469 | $72,291 | $56,121 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Months of cash and investments | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $3,370 | $2,430 | $3,051 | $1,235 | $598 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $3,370 | $2,430 | $3,051 | $1,235 | $598 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Ms. Sue Cranston
Sue has extensive experience handling animals from tiny tree frogs, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, mink, raccoon, fox, coyotes, river otter, bobcats and lynx to big cats, bears, coyotes, wolves and wolfdogs. She gained a large amount of experience and knowledge in animal care, cage construction, behavior and training by volunteering in the sanctuary and rescue field for years before co-founding Indigo Mountain Nature Center in 2000 with Carol Scarborough. Her experience and background in the business world helped to prepare Sue for the many business management and marketing tasks required of her job as Executive Director.
She holds certifications in veterinary nutrition, chemical immobilization and animal behavior. This training has enhanced her abilities to provide excellent care to the Indigo Mountain animals.
As the President of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director, Sue is responsible for the general business management of the center in addition to the day to day care of a number of canines, cats, black bears and pocket pets.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Indigo Mountain Nature Center
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Indigo Mountain Nature Center
Board of directorsas of 02/23/2023
Board of directors data
Sue Cranston
No Affiliation
Term: 2022 - 2024
Sue Cranston
No affiliation
Carol Scarborough
Standard Rail
Cheryl Streater
Alpine Animal Hospital
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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